A Ok-pop act’s title observe isn’t at all times the perfect tune 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 Ok-pop, I wish to highlight a few of these buried treasures and provides them the props they deserve.

General, 2024 has had a stable file of title tracks. My “buried treasures” are down as a result of most of my favourite tracks have been promoted slightly than left to languish on an album. However each as soon as and awhile, there’s nonetheless a killer tune that screams for promotion. I like SF9’s Don’t Fear, Be Completely satisfied simply wonderful, however b-side My Fantasia blows it out of the water.

A part of this is because of tempo. You all know I are inclined to desire extra energetic tracks, and My Fantasia matches the invoice. Proper from the beginning, it fees ahead with bounding depth. Whilst a lot of the instrumental drops out for the pre-chorus, a way of momentum lingers to bridge us into the pounding refrain. Higher but, the tune grows extra intense and compelling as we hit the second verse. That is the strongest phase of the complete observe, upping the stakes slightly than reverting to a extra typical downward shift.

The one side that retains My Fantasia from perfection is the generic melody of its refrain. The songwriting right here is completely competent and works effectively with the instrumental, however isn’t capable of ship a melodic counterpoint that stands by itself. This can be a small however essential quibble, and retains My Fantasia from ranking increased. It’s nonetheless a banger, although!

Grade: B+