It’s time for a new Bias List feature! K-pop’s title tracks might gain most of listeners’ attention, but many album tracks are worth equal spotlight. I call these “buried treasures.” Beyond this, K-pop’s albums deliver thousands of additional tracks that settle for a more limited audience. It’s these songs that will become a part of … Continue reading
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Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of February 2014
Since the start of The Bias List in January 2016, I’ve always looked back at my three favorite title tracks by K-pop artists each month. Now, it’s time to look even further into the past, one month at a time. And, yes, the top three rankings count toward The Bias List’s personal artist scorecard! February … Continue reading
Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of September 2013
Since the start of The Bias List in January 2016, I’ve always looked back at my three favorite title tracks by K-pop artists each month. Now, it’s time to look even further into the past, one month at a time. And, yes, the top three rankings count toward The Bias List’s personal artist scorecard! September … Continue reading
Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of August 2013
Since the start of The Bias List in January 2016, I’ve always looked back at my three favorite title tracks by K-pop artists each month. Now, it’s time to look even further into the past, one month at a time. And, yes, the top three rankings count toward The Bias List’s personal artist scorecard! August … Continue reading
Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of March 2013
Since the start of The Bias List in January 2016, I’ve always looked back at my three favorite title tracks by K-pop artists each month. Now, it’s time to look even further into the past, one month at a time. And, yes, the top three rankings count toward The Bias List’s personal artist scorecard! March … Continue reading
Song Review: Ladies’ Code – Set Me Free
This May, Ladies’ Code connected with producers 1Take and TAK to deliver the funky, brass-filled Feedback. It felt like a return to the group’s older sound — heavy on groove and sassy vocal delivery. The song emerged after an extended hiatus, which itself was preceded by years of more subdued material. If new single Set … Continue reading
Song Review: Ladies’ Code – Feedback
Since their return in 2016, Ladies’ Code have pursued a more muted, moodier pop sound. It’s been years since we’ve had a proper comeback from the girls, which makes it hard to predict where they’re at now when it comes to genre. Sure, leader Ashley delivered the under-cooked tropical pop of Here We Are last … Continue reading
Song Review: Ashley (Ladies’ Code) – Here We Are
Back in 2016, it felt like Ladies’ Code were on the cusp of a resurgence, rising from tragedy with a newly matured sound. But then 2017 passed with no new music from the girls. And in the ever-fickle world of K-pop, a year might as well be a lifetime. It’s refreshing, then, to hear the … Continue reading
Song Review: Ladies’ Code – The Rain
The Rain (더 레인) is Ladies’ Code’s second promoted comeback after their return as a three-piece. Like it or not, the girls occupy a different place in k-pop than before the tragic accident that took two of their former members. In some regards, I understand that tragedy necessitates a more pensive sound, but I think … Continue reading
Song Review: Ladies’ Code – Galaxy
It’s almost impossible to separate Ladies’ Code’s new material from the horrible tragedy the group suffered in September of 2014. But, it’s not fair to base all further perceptions of their music on that tragedy either. I’m sure they don’t want to be known solely for their story, so I’ll try as much as possible to focus my thoughts … Continue reading