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

Kiss Of Life’s Who Is She is a superbly stable 2000s pop pastiche — it’s simply lacking that additional oomph that a lot of Okay-pop has misplaced in the intervening time. It’s like they’re scared to totally decide to the bit and provides us the complete feast (and runtime) we deserve. That isn’t an issue with b-side Don’t Thoughts Me, and that’s partially as a result of it’s much less gimmicky and easily provides itself time to breathe.

There’s a sure sort of breezy, brass-kissed pop/r&b observe I’ll at all times take pleasure in. This sound jogs my memory of the 90s, so there’s in all probability greater than somewhat nostalgia connected. Nevertheless, I additionally love a simple, feelgood melody that has a way of heat and isn’t attempting too exhausting to stick to a meme or catchphrase. Don’t Thoughts Me could also be comparatively unambitious, however that unassuming nature is a energy and can probably give it the sting longterm. This track jogs my memory of the sunshine (however vocally-focused) work Mamamoo used to churn out throughout their first few years. That will be an incredible lane for Kiss Of Life to place themselves, each to revive their goodwill with the general public and guarantee a legacy that goes past the developments of the day.

Grade: B