I’ve listed my “prime tens” for a lot of artists, however it’s time to rummage by way of complete discographies and rank each single from worst to greatest. This function will primarily sort out teams who’ve disbanded or gone on indefinite hiatus. It’s a manner for me to re-evaluate my preliminary ideas on their singles run. Don’t be stunned if the order has modified from previous countdowns. This stuff are at all times in flux!
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18. In The Evening Sky(2011)
I’ve by no means actually cared for this “AS Crimson” observe. It simply sounds too dated and the manufacturing feels tinny and uninspired.
17. Shine (2015)
As usually occurs, a stellar group concludes their actions with a so-so mid-tempo/ballad. Shine is serviceable however uninteresting.
16. Love Love Love (2010)
Seasonal tracks have little buy with me exterior of the vacations, however Love Love Love will get bonus factors for its throwback sound.
15. Woman Luck (2012)
Simply my least favourite of the group’s Japanese singles, although it’s additionally the one which sounds probably the most stereotypically “J-pop.”
14. Amoled (with Son Dambi) (2009)
Holy vocoder, Batman! Apart from that very dated manufacturing selection, this duet has truly grown on me so much through the years.
13. Play Ur Love (2011)
I discover the Virgin album to be barely hit and miss with some unbelievable highs and fairly a little bit of fluff. This nice midtempo falls nearer to the latter class.
12. Surprise Boy (2011)
This “AS Blue” music takes a vibrant, bubbly strategy. I really like the power even when it borders on treacly at instances.
11. As a result of Of You (2009)
This was a serious hit however it’s by no means carried out as a lot for me as others. The refrain is a winner, although.
10. Dream Woman (2009)
A canopy of Morning Musume’s traditional Love Machine as an OST? Okay! I deduct some factors for the very fact it’s not an unique, however that is nonetheless a ton of enjoyable.
9. Ah (2009)
By 2009 requirements, a reasonably inauspicious debut. Nonetheless, that dated Courageous Brothers manufacturing nonetheless feels very nostalgic.
8. First Love (2013)
For his or her last official Korean single, the group slowed issues to a sensual glide with the slinky First Love.
7. Heaven (2014)
In some ways, it is a extra upbeat companion for First Love. I take pleasure in it, however it looks like a stepping stone to the far superior Shh.
6. Rambling Women (2012)
After College’s first unique Japanese single blasts out of the gate with an ultra-catchy refrain and bounding power.
5. Flashback (2012)
That is in all probability After College’s most slamming dance observe, very consistent with the developments of 2012. It’s a bit generic but in addition tremendous satisfying in its driving momentum.
4. Diva (2009)
This took the stylish sound of their debut and matched it with an iconic hook that’s as addictive as it’s cartoonish.
3. Bang! (2010)
Actually one among After College’s most iconic tracks, Bang nonetheless sounds explosive and superior at this time. It’s such a singular sound for Okay-pop.
2. Shh (2014)
That is so groovy and fascinating, taking part in with musical tropes in a manner that makes it really feel equal elements acquainted and completely alien. I really like how the music retains blooming into new melodic highlights. It’s one of many group’s clear musical peaks.
1. Shampoo (2011)
Merely the most effective lady group tracks ever. From the nice and cozy texture of the synths to the trance manufacturing and euphoric refrain, Shampoo stands as After College’s magnum opus and a towering Okay-pop achievement. (full evaluate)
