Kang Daniel has had a dramatic 2024, with his self-created agency Konnect Entertainment folding after five years. His new mini album is credited under Warner Music, which also oversees his Japanese career. I’m not sure what’s next for Kang Daniel the businessman, but I’m glad he’s still releasing music. With that said, new single Electric Shock leaves much to be desired.
This style of song is really not for me. I find plodding beats quite tiresome in pop music, and despite its energetic title Electric Shock unleashes one of the most leaden stomps I’ve heard all year. Kang Daniel doesn’t have the nimble vocal style that would compliment this kind of instrumental, making the entire song feel tedious and predictable. And without a memorable hook, Electric Shock is anything but electrifying.
Daniel’s best work has unearthed a dynamic pulse and added texture to his vocals through layered arrangements. This makes Electric Shock even more of a head-scratcher. I’m sure it will have its fans, but I’m getting nothing from this.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Production | 7 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 6 |
| RATING | 6.75 |
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Well, at least we have f(x)’s Electric Shock
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This is not that song.
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Needless to say I would have chosen 9 Lives as a title track, being much more electric and much more shocking than this kinda filler b-side.
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Honestly I thought this was a fairly fun song, although it doesn’t really go anywhere, I agree. This reminds me very much of his song Paranoia, which was much more… dramatic? than this musically, but there seems to be some sort of callback with the melody?
I’d love for him to tackle something different, but in the meantime this is a pleasant enough listen for me, even if I wouldn’t necessarily go out of my way to check it out.
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A pale shadow of his former self.
2024 truly is the worst year in kpop.
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