A Ok-pop act’s title observe isn’t all the time one of the best track on their album, even when it’s the one most individuals will hear. Generally, b-sides deserve recognition too. Within the singles-oriented world of Ok-pop, I need to highlight a few of these buried treasures and provides them the props they deserve.

H1-KEY stay one in every of Ok-pop’s most underrated lady teams, releasing one other tremendous stable album. Their newest simply occurs to be summer-themed, which is like catnip to me this time of yr. Title observe Summer season Was You supplies the template, giving a style of the rock makeover that additionally fuels opening track Good For U. It’s not the style I instantly think about in the case of summer time, however the women make it work.

Followers lacking Dreamcatcher’s model of idol pop/rock ought to actually flip their consideration right here. Good For U has that traditional “opening-to-an-anime” drive, bounding ahead with tons of power because it climbs to its rollicking refrain. A good quantity of synth softens the heavy edge, however it’s the insistent background vocals and asides that really give this character and texture. I really like the call-and-response method used all through the observe. It’s as in the event that they included the inevitable fan chants throughout the track itself, encouraging singalong participation that fosters a larger sense of immersion. It’s numerous enjoyable.

Grade: B