One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with Infinite’s A-Z reviews here! In The Summer (from Infinitize – 2012) A staple of their live shows, In The Summer‘s warm acoustic nature is Infinite at their least guarded. The song steps away from the high-tempo dance pop that characterizes most of their work, but maintains … Continue reading
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K-Pop A-Z: Infinite – I’m Going Crazy (Infinite F)
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with Infinite’s A-Z reviews here! I’m Going Crazy (Infinite F) (from Season 2 / Be Back – 2014) Before they debuted as an official sub-unit, Infinite F released this quirky blend of icy synth and subdued hooks. Infinite’s music doesn’t often take a very experimental bent, but … Continue reading
K-Pop A-Z: Infinite – I Like You
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with Infinite’s A-Z reviews here! I Like You (from Infinitize – 2012) Though 2012’s Infinitize was led by one of the group’s most bombastic singles, the actual album is much more laid-back in nature. I Like You strikes a nice balance between the era’s more acoustic leanings and a … Continue reading
K-Pop A-Z: Infinite – I Don’t Know
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with Infinite’s A-Z reviews here! I Don’t Know (from Evolution – 2011) One of Infinite’s most aggressively energetic tracks, I Don’t Know blasts forward on a blend of frantic electronics and crunchy guitar reminiscent of 90’s j-pop and video game soundtracks. That all sounds like a recipe … Continue reading
K-Pop A-Z: Infinite – Hysterie
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with Infinite’s A-Z reviews here! Hysterie (from Evolution – 2011) Built upon flashes of rhythm guitar, big brass flourishes and enough nimble bass to power several songs, Hysterie stands as one of Infinite’s funkiest tracks. That it came so early in their career is impressive, and that … Continue reading
K-Pop A-Z: Infinite – Going To You
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with Infinite’s A-Z reviews here! Going To You (from Destiny – 2013) At their best, Infinite’s unique vocal blend can soar to truly majestic places. Going To You is one of the strongest examples of this. Building slow from a soft gallop of percussion, the track soon … Continue reading
K-Pop A-Z: Infinite – For You
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with Infinite’s A-Z reviews here! For You (from For You – 2015) Though For You may not have been produced by Sweetune, it brought back a certain funky lightness that had been missing from many Infinite tracks by the time December of 2015 rolled around. The song’s … Continue reading
K-Pop A-Z: Infinite – Footsteps
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with Infinite’s A-Z reviews here! Footsteps (from Reality – 2015) Taken from one of the group’s strongest albums, Footsteps feels a bit meandering when stacked up with the material surrounding it. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but the track plays with structure by not providing the … Continue reading
K-Pop A-Z: Infinite – Follow Me
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with Infinite’s A-Z reviews here! Follow Me (from Season 2/Be Back – 2014) One of the most underrated tracks in Infinite’s arsenal, Follow Me is a captivating blend of ornate strings and thrilling tempo shifts. Kicking off at a gallop, the first verse swells with a beautiful build … Continue reading
K-Pop A-Z: Infinite – Fixed Star
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with Infinite’s A-Z reviews here! Fixed Star (from First Invasion – 2010) Fixed Star is Infinite’s first ballad, giving us a taste of just how well-matched the group’s vocals are for this style. Melodically, it’s typical of the genre, hearkening back to a boy band sound popularized in … Continue reading
K-Pop A-Z: Infinite – Feel So Bad
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with Infinite’s A-Z reviews here! Feel So Bad (from Infinitize – 2012) Feel So Bad is a more experimental piece for the group, exploring tempo changes and dramatic production shifts. Though percussion is definitely a player here, the instrumental is given over almost entirely to an intricately … Continue reading
K-Pop A-Z: Infinite – Fantasy
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with Infinite’s A-Z reviews here! Fantasy (from What Is Mom OST – 2012) Infinite hasn’t recorded much soundtrack work, but this synth-driven ode to the 80’s fits right in with their album material. Fantasy hits strong right out of the gate, offering a propulsive electro gallop that … Continue reading
K-Pop A-Z: Infinite – Entrust
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with Infinite’s A-Z reviews here! Entrust (from First Invasion – 2010) Initially coming across as a fluffy throwaway, Entrust has since become almost legendary as Infinite’s “fan service” song performed at nearly every concert. It’s certainly on the lighter end of their discography, but its cutesy hooks … Continue reading
K-Pop A-Z: Infinite – Dilemma
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with Infinite’s A-Z reviews here! Dilemma (from Dilemma – 2015) As Infinite’s first original Japanese single, Dilemma had a lot to live up to. The guys took a hard swerve into heavy metal with the instrumental’s guitar crunch and percussive stomp. It’s a transformation that works surprisingly … Continue reading
K-Pop A-Z: Infinite – Diamond
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with Infinite’s A-Z reviews here! Diamond (from Be Back – 2014) Challenging Between Me And You for the title of Infinite’s best ballad, the stirring torch song Diamond provides the perfect spotlight for the group’s dynamic vocals. The instrumental drops percussion entirely, framing the track with a … Continue reading
K-Pop A-Z: Infinite – Destiny
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with Infinite’s A-Z reviews here! Destiny (from Destiny – 2013) Barring their debut, Infinite had worked with Sweetune for every title track up until Destiny, making the switch to in-house producers Rphabet a big gamble. And while Rphabet strips much of the lush melodic touch that had … Continue reading
K-Pop A-Z: Infinite – Crying (Infinite H & Babysoul)
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with Infinite’s A-Z reviews here! Crying (Infinite H & Babysoul) (from Over The Top / Paradise – 2011) Crying is hip-hop unit Infinite H’s first stab at a solo, and the first time listeners were exposed to Lovelyz’s Babysoul. Given these momentous descriptors, you might expect the … Continue reading
K-Pop A-Z: Infinite – Cover Girl
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with Infinite’s A-Z reviews here! Cover Girl (from Paradise – 2011) Of all the group’s album tracks, Cover Girl feels best positioned to become an actual promoted single. Stuffed to the brim with bright synths, the song kicks off with full energy from the start. The beatbox … Continue reading
K-Pop A-Z: Infinite – Come Back Again
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with Infinite’s A-Z reviews here! Come Back Again (from First Invasion – 2010) As with many k-pop acts, Infinite’s debut offered a sound they would rarely revisit. Crafted by producer Hitchhiker (more often known for his work with SM), Come Back Again’s iconic funk guitar riff frames … Continue reading
K-Pop A-Z: Infinite – Close Your Eyes (Woohyun solo)
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with Infinite’s A-Z reviews here! Close Your Eyes (Woohyun solo) (from Season 2 / Be Back – 2014) Woohyun would later release an entire solo album of ballads in 2016, but Close Your Eyes outdoes them all with its sense of good old fashioned drama and chest … Continue reading