There are a number of acts who have debuted in the past few decades and have dozens of song ratings on this blog. I thought it would be fun to lay these ratings out in chronological order, line-graph style, and take a macro view of their careers so far. Then, similar to my “Underrated K-pop” features, I can average their ratings into one mega-score and place them in a pantheon alongside other acts.
As always, this feature has some rules of its own. I’m including any “Song Review” ratings as part of this graph, including Japanese releases and collaborations with one other artist. I’m not including Buried Treasures or solo/sub-unit releases. For the ratings themselves, I’m using the most current number on this blog, so if a song was part of a “Risers and Fallers” or “Legendary Songs Inauguration” post, that’s the rating you’ll see displayed here. That means there will still be a few ratings here and there I find slightly inaccurate, but it’ll mostly reflect my up-to-date feelings.
Finally, these scores are completely subjective. Feel free to agree, disagree and argue (that’s part of the fun!), but know that this chart reflects the opinion of only one person (me).
Check out BOYNEXTDOOR’s placement on the ULTIMATE ARTIST RANKING page!
BOYNEXTDOOR: A Career In Song Ratings
The Breakdown
Highest Rated Songs
One And Only, Earth, Wind & Fire, If I Say, I Love You
Lowest Rated Songs
Imperial Phases
But I Like You -> But Sometimes (2023)
Earth, Wind & Fire -> Count To Love (2024-2025)
Slump Phases
None
Rating Average: 8.35
Overall Trendline:
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The way One And Only went from being a 7.25 to a whole 9, talk about growth!
But yeah, they’ve had a fun catalogue so far, with some bops here and there. I’m not too enamoured by their songs like you are, but they’ve been decent so far. I lowkey thought they were gonna end up in Favourites but Heavy-Hitter’s not bad either
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one and only 9 lets go! thats my favorite song of theirs for sure. also super love earth wind and fire, if i say i love you, and i feel good
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one and only from 7.25 to a 9 wtf??
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to me they have more misses than hits. their songs are either really good or mid. the highest rated songs seems correct but I just wanna shout out I Feel Good, I enjoy that song so much.
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Seems like we’re veering very close to a TWS career in song ratings at this point even though it feels like they’ve debuted just a hot minute ago.
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ik the girl from the But I like you + Serenade mvs
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Hollywood Action as the lowest rated is pretty wild. I wasn’t big on it at first but I enjoyed it the more I listened. These guys really do have a pretty strong singles discography.
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