Well, what a nice surprise! Not only have RIIZE released three new b-sides from their first mini album, but they’ve recorded behind-the-scenes music videos for two of them. In both sound and execution, One Kiss and 9 Days are definitely not title tracks, but I still think they each deserve a mini-review.
Compared to One Kiss‘s classic pop melodies, 9 Days feels more in line with today’s trends. It’s a thumping dance track, but one that also makes room for a rap verse and sudden changes in energy. Compared to the straightforward blast of Impossible, these switch-ups feel a little fussy and unnecessary, but 9 Days‘ catchy chorus is always lurking around the corner.
I’m not one hundred percent sold on the song’s main melody yet, but I absolutely love the outro refrain. This portion could have been developed further, as the song ends abruptly after two and a half minutes. I would have loved to hear more of those great synth textures, but I suppose the track’s brief running time only makes you press replay to get back to that fantastic finale as soon as possible.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Production | 8 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 8.5 |
Grade: B
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Oh my God they are eating so hard they don’t even know!! 😫
They are my fav boy group along with The Wind😍😍😍😍
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that second verse is ROUGH and the duration needs at least 30 more seconds. can’t deny that fun chorus though, giving me One Direction a bit.
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RIIZE adding more stellar songs to their amazing discography we love to see it.
I honestly wish they just drop the album already; the songs are looking great so far. It might surpass NMIXX’s album as my k-pop AOTY 👀.
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With this build up I really wish their chorus have a more solid instrumental to compensate with what it built on verse. 8 for me.
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Both of the new b-sides have a nostalgic, classic boyband energy, and this one especially gave me strong One Direction vibes. Really enjoyed both tracks! I think One Kiss’s streamlined energy is a bit more up my alley (already obsessed with the post chorus refrain on first listen), but 9 Days is not far behind!
I could’ve gone without the second-verse breakdown, but it is not too harsh for me, and I am sure it will quickly grow on me past the point where I find it interruptive. I totally agree that the outro section could double down and provide a stronger climax by finishing at 3 minutes, but it surely gives the song an addictive quality that makes me want to replay it right away!
It’s been a while since I’ve felt so excited about a new boygroup, I can’t wait for the album to drop ( I really hope there are at least two new b-sides after the TT’s release, though!)
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Oh wait, there is a third new song?! ‘Honestly’ is beautiful R&B fare. The vocal layering is gorgeous!
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Best
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I wasn’t vibing with RIIZE at first but I’ve been slowly but surely warming up to them lately since Impossible dropped! Excluding Siren, the album is a certified banger
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Straightforward uncomplicated fun pop. Thank you Riise.
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Not as good as their other songs, bleh.
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