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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with Infinite’s A-Z reviews here! Can U Smile (from Evolution – 2011) Released in two versions, the original’s scuttle of bright synth set the perfect backdrop for this catchy update to the classic boy band sound. Can U Smile’s melody plays like a ballad, but the song … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with Infinite’s A-Z reviews here! BTD (Before The Dawn) (from Evolution – 2011) After the lightness of Come Back Again and She’s Back, Sweetune took Infinite down a darker, more aggressively produced route with the bombastic BTD. The song’s opening synth klaxon is among the group’s most iconic … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with Infinite’s A-Z reviews here! Breathe (from Season 2 / Back – 2014) Following more ornate moments on Infinite’s sonically ambitious Season 2/Back album, Breathe offers a shot of pure dance pop bliss. Its rock-guitar infused instrumental feels streamlined and animated, never once letting up. The song has … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with Infinite’s A-Z reviews here! Between Me and You (from Reality – 2015) In the running for Infinite’s best ballad, the rock-tinged Between Me and You is one of the strongest vocal showcases in the group’s entire discography. Growing from an organ-like synth, the opening verse builds tension … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with Infinite’s A-Z reviews here! Beautiful (from New Challenge – 2013) Written by main vocal Woohyun, Beautiful doesn’t skimp on the cheese. But by taking its cues from bombastic 80’s balladry, the song’s more generic leanings are bolstered by a sense of grandiosity that transforms the whole … Continue reading →

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with Infinite’s A-Z reviews here! Be Mine (from Over The Top / Paradise – 2011) What to say about one of modern k-pop’s most iconic songs? Be Mine is a perfect encapsulation of Sweetune’s synth-driven 80’s sound — so flawlessly written that it feels disarmingly simple, as … Continue reading →