One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with f(x)’s A-Z reviews here! Puzzle Bubble (from Puzzle Bubble OST – 2011) Released as an OST for an online game, it’s hard to have very high expectations for Puzzle Bubble. The song is also known as Garagabana, which should give you an even clearer idea of … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with f(x)’s A-Z reviews here! Pretty Girl (from Pink Tape – 2013) Pretty Girl manages to make distortion sound a little bluesy, even as its ticking time bomb of an instrumental assaults us with frantic hi-hats and a hearty clap. The verses are comparatively reserved, but build … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with f(x)’s A-Z reviews here! Pinocchio (Danger) (from Pinocchio / Hot Summer – 2011) I feel like repackage Hot Summer often steals the limelight from Pinocchio, but this track is far more quintessentially f(x). The stomping electro beat takes no prisoners, nudged along by the group’s rhythmic … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with f(x)’s A-Z reviews here! Papi (from 4 Walls – 2015) Papi is pure fun, indebted to nothing more than having a good time. It’s a monstrous dance track, thriving on a generous dose of electro bass and a chirpy synth loop. The chorus is instantly memorable, … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with f(x)’s A-Z reviews here! Paper Heart (from Red Light – 2014) Putting a cap on the adventurous Red Light album, Paper Heart is an extremely refreshing closer. Driven by plucked guitar (or ukulele?), the verses are light and relaxing. This sets up the stomping, sing-along chorus … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with f(x)’s A-Z reviews here! Nu ABO (from Nu ABO – 2010) Hailed as a “reverse beat” dance track, Nu ABO is what I would consider f(x)’s first real experimental single. The instrumental is quite a feat, looping a flipped synth riff with stomping percussion and filtered … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with f(x)’s A-Z reviews here! No More (from Pink Tape – 2013) Taking a doo wop approach, No More has a much warmer tone than much of the experimental Pink Tape album. As such, it’s a nice palette cleanser but tends to get lost in the shuffle. … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with f(x)’s A-Z reviews here! My Style (from Pinocchio / Hot Summer – 2011) My Style’s splashy introduction feels tailor-made for early-00’s Beyoncé, harnessing drumline-like percussion before settling into a sticky electro groove. I love the synth accents during the song’s verses. They feel pretty canned and … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with f(x)’s A-Z reviews here! Mr. Boogie (from Nu ABO – 2010) How can a dance track called Mr. Boogie possibly be anything less than awesome? From its title alone, you already know that this is going to be a ton of fun. And, f(x) don’t disappoint. … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with f(x)’s A-Z reviews here! Milk (from Red Light – 2014) Though there are more obvious triumphs on the Red Light album, Milk has long been a favorite of mine. This song is all about percussion, which drives every element and extends to the girls’ highly-rhythmic vocals. … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with f(x)’s A-Z reviews here! Me+U (from Nu ABO – 2012) After a long wait, MeU would eventually become f(x)’s official fan name. But, it got its start one year into the group’s career with Me+U. This is a deeply weird track, bumping over a repetitive 8bit … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with f(x)’s A-Z reviews here! Love Hate (from Electric Shock – 2012) Love Hate wastes no time getting started. The verses are delightfully playful, and feel as if they’re constantly struggling to keep up with themselves. The pre-chorus is even better, as the melody takes a perfect … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with f(x)’s A-Z reviews here! Lollipop (from Pinocchio / Hot Summer – 2011) Given this incredible combination of talents, you’d think that Lollipop would be one of the crown jewels within f(x)’s discography. I mean, what better act to duet with them than SHINee? Yet, the track … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with f(x)’s A-Z reviews here! Let’s Try (from Electric Shock – 2012) I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with Let’s Try. It’s such a gawky  pop track, hinging on a sing-song hook that’s either addictive and cloying depending on your mood. The track’s sheer spunk gets it … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with f(x)’s A-Z reviews here! La Cha Ta (from La Cha Ta – 2009) Given their penchant for off-kilter, experimental material, what could an f(x) debut possibly sound like? Well, flash back to 2009 and you’ll find La Cha Ta. There are certainly touches of what would … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with f(x)’s A-Z reviews here! Kick (from Pink Tape – 2013) The Pink Tape album is full of interesting textures, and Kick unveils its aggressive electronic assault immediately. It’s an abrasive track, melding hard-hitting rap with all manner of synth samples. The pre-chorus slows things down for … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with f(x)’s A-Z reviews here! Jet (from Electric Shock – 2012) Right from the start, Jet pulls no punches. We get a brilliant ascending introduction that quickly segues into a hard hitting verse. I love the electro beat during this segment. The melody is all over the … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with f(x)’s A-Z reviews here! …Is It Ok? (from Hot Summer – 2011) I’ve always loved Is It Ok’s introductory instrumental. It primes the listener for a big, grandiose show that materializes gradually as the rest of the song unfolds. The ornate production is perfectly paired with … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with f(x)’s A-Z reviews here! Ice Cream (from Nu Abo – 2010) Ice Cream utilizes plenty of 8-bit synth textures as part of its retro arrangement, and that’s probably the biggest contributor to its appeal. The melody itself is a little sing-song for my taste, but there … Continue reading →