A Okay-pop act’s title monitor isn’t at all times the very best tune 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 Okay-pop, I need to highlight a few of these buried treasures and provides them the props they deserve.

I don’t like messing with established tracklists, however in my very own music library I took AHOF’s Sugar Excessive and moved it to the tip of the album so I’m not pressured to hearken to it. And, anybody who cares in regards to the artwork of monitor sequencing (a misplaced concern within the age of streaming) would do the identical as a result of the remainder of the mini matches collectively so seamlessly. I like all 4 of those tracks (Run To You has already grown on me), however Simply Say Sure boasts the very best refrain.

There’s a familiarity to the melody right here, however the way in which the refrain soars up and glides again down has such a satisfying symmetry, charging ahead with anthemic drive as for those who’re spreading your arms extensive in a declarative type. The vocals are additionally actually resonant — significantly Park Han’s. Just like the tracks round it, Simply Say Sure doesn’t reinvent any wheels or seize consideration by means of bells and whistles, but it surely’s a really strong pop/rock banger constructed nicely. This could assure a stage of timelessness that’ll sound simply nearly as good in ten years because it does right now.

Grade: B