As a companion to my Top Ten Singles lists, it’s time to look at some of the best album tracks and b-sides from the best artists. VIXX are well known for having a remarkably consistent discography that goes far beyond their singles. Here’s the best of the best. Honorable Mentions: Echo What U Waiting For … Continue reading
VIXX continues their Greek God inspired series of albums with a stark contrast to the 80’s funk pop of April’s excellent Dynamite. The group first found major success with darker concepts, so it makes sense to see them back in the brooding, gothic mood for Fantasy. But even if the concept seems somewhat familiar for … Continue reading
The oddly named Gugudan (Gu9udan) are the first girl group to debut under Jellyfish Entertainment, home to successful boy group VIXX. Given VIXX’s impressive track record and the fact that a few of Gugudan’s members were very successful on variety show Produce 101 earlier this year, many were curious to see what debut single Wonderland would … Continue reading
Most of the time, a kpop group’s title track is the best song on their album. But, sometimes b-side tracks deserve recognition, too. In the singles-oriented world of kpop, I wanted to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. With a title like Six Feet Under, this may be … Continue reading
VIXX have promised us a trilogy of single albums this year, taking their concepts from Greek gods. First up is Dynamite, which springs from Zelos, the god of jealousy. With this emotion driving the track, you’d be forgiven for expecting something dark and tortured. But surprisingly, Dynamite is their funkiest, most pop-influenced single in awhile. … Continue reading
Seo In Guk is one of Korea’s best loved modern balladeers. Even so, it’s been awhile since he’s released any music. I’m a little ashamed to admit that I don’t follow him all that much as a musician, but I did adore him in (Korea’s best drama) Reply 1997. I came into Seasons Of The Heart knowing that it would be … Continue reading
Vixx is known to many as Korea’s “concept idols.” For much of their career, they’ve explored the darker, more fantasy-influenced tropes of kpop. From vampires to cyborgs, they’ve offered us some of the most dynamic visuals and routines of the past few years. More than that, they’ve been incredibly reliable as albums artists, whose b-sides … Continue reading
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