One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! One-Half (from Parallel/Rainbow – 2017) The more I think about it, the more I realize what a solid album Parallel is. One-Half comes toward the end of the track list but loses no energy or bounce. The chorus is almost carol-like in … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! One (from Flower Bud – 2015) One sounds like an easy, breezy summer afternoon. This style of song tends to waft in one ear and out the other – very pleasant while it’s playing but not the kind of thing I’d seek … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Night Drive (Eunha & Yuju) (from Walpurgis Night – 2020) This might be sacrilegious to some, but I don’t really care for the unit tracks on GFriend’s Walpurgis Night album. I understand they’re a chance to explore new musical territory, but now … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Neverland (from Season of Glass – 2015) Neverland is the first song a fan would have heard following the group’s debut, coming right after Glass Bead on the track list. As such, it’s a great continuation of their light, poppy sound. Some … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Navillera (from LOL – 2016) Previous Thoughts: “The entire track is so intensely powered that it really takes more than one listen to process everything. Unlike past singles, there’s never a moment to breathe, and this is a smart move on their … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! My My My! (from Fallin’ Light – 2019) I love the glistening synth tones that open this track. They set expectations for a brisk verse that never materializes, but My My My! gains steam as it goes. The chorus is a standout, … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Mr. Blue (from Fever Season – 2019) We’re firmly in GFriend’s brief tropical phase with Mr. Blue. The group didn’t follow trends often, but the whole Fever Season album felt more like a concession than a breath of fresh air. That said, … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! My Buddy (from Flower Bud – 2015) Ah, the requisite treacly fan song. You’re always going to get a few of these in the discography of any idol act. At least this one’s quite upbeat. It has that cliched “wave your hands … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Mermaid (from LOL – 2016) There aren’t really many skips on the LOL album, but this is one of the tracks that doesn’t stand out as much for me. It’s got touches of their signature 2016 sound, tied to a much more … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Memoria (from Fallin’ Light – 2018) Previous Thoughts: “This is not the high-octane dance pop many might have expected. It’s far more restrained, gradually developing its story rather than hitting listeners all at once.” (full review) Updated thoughts: GFriend’s Japanese releases always … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Me Gustas Tu (from Flower Bud – 2015) Sometimes it’s so weird what makes a song popular. I have to remind myself that most people aren’t like me: voracious seekers of new music. Casual listeners need great songs pushed in their face, … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! MAGO (from Walpurgis Night – 2020) Previous Thoughts: “And, like many of K-pop’s recent retro offerings, MAGO has a great chorus. It’s a two-parter, kicking off with an effervescent refrain that feels like a big centerpiece without going overboard. This is followed … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Luv Star (from Snowflake – 2016) For awhile, GFriend and Lovelyz’ sounds intersected. To me, Luv Star feels much more like a Lovelyz track, down to the shimmering synths and light vocal approach. This isn’t a bad thing at all, since GFriend … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Love Whisper (from Parallel / Rainbow – 2017) Previous Thoughts: “In some ways, Love Whisper is as GFriend as GFriend gets, but mostly it sounds like a generic post-Luv Apink track. On first listen, the song’s lack of ambition feels like a … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Love Spell (from Walpurgis Night – 2020) Walpurgis Night is GFriend’s most genre-shifting album, which is kind of frustrating since it also served as their swan song. Love Spell’s rootsy guitar and clap-along percussion give off a totally different vibe from most … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Love Oh Love (from Time For Us – 2019) This song directly references GFriend’s debut era, almost to the point where it feels like a re-creation of songs like Me Gustas Tu and Glass Bead. I’m not complaining, since this “powerful innocence” … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Love In The Air (from Sunny Summer – 2018) Previous Thoughts: “Its robust instrumental features a dramatic strings riff and explosive electric guitar, all in service to one of the most uplifting pop beats we’ve heard in some time. The girls are … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Love Bug (from Time For The Moon Night – 2018) We’ve entered the segment of this feature that will cover songs starting with the word “love.” There are five of them in GFriend’s discography (seven if you count “luv” and L.U.V” as … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! LOL (from LOL – 2016) Ah, the literal title track of GFriend’s first album. I always thought it would be funny if this had been a ballad given its title, but true to form LOL is a burst of K-pop joy. The … Continue reading →