It’s been a very long time since I’ve written one in every of these prime ten lists. (Okay… it’s been years.) However what higher excuse to dive again in than a tenth anniversary celebration? Crimson Velvet rejoice their tenth 12 months this summer time and now it’s lastly time to check out my favourite album tracks and b-sides from their illustrious profession.

* I promise to not take so lengthy earlier than publishing the subsequent one! Many of the outdated lists want updating, too…

10. I Simply (2017)

We’ll kick off with one thing barely extra downbeat because the majority of this countdown will function energetic bangers. I really like the warped vocal flourish that varieties I Simply’s hook and the halting verses set it up completely.

9. Cool World (2015)

You possibly can by no means go fallacious with an It Takes Two/Assume (About It) pattern, and that acquainted sound brings us into this cool synthpop gem. It’s a late standout within the group’s unimaginable The Crimson album.

8. Hit That Drum (2018)

This reminds of what I assume a Zumba class can be like, and that might simply make it too foolish and appropriative to work. Nonetheless, I’ve at all times been a fan of intricate percussion and Hit That Drum has an excessive amount of vitality to disregard.

7. Aitai-tai (2018)

Considered one of Crimson Velvet’s most simple dance tracks and the one Japanese track to function on this record, Aitai-tai is a blast of cute, summery home music.

6. Bing Bing (2019)

Over an Edge Of Seventeen model guitar chug, Bing Bing exemplifies the colourful “purple” aspect of the group. It seems like a carnival, exploding with an ever-increasing sense of pop pleasure. (full overview)

5. Look (2017)

I really like when Crimson Velvet go full-on synth-dance. Look is a slick 80’s throwback in the easiest way, serving icy vocals and a percolating beat that’s retro with out merely changing into a pastiche.

4. Physique Speak (2017)

A stately synth-pop dreamscape homes one of many group’s most affecting melodies. I don’t normally go for slower tracks, however I’ll make an enormous exception right here. That is merely beautiful. (full overview)

3. Huff n Puff (2015)

The Crimson is Crimson Velvet’s most persistently upbeat album and plenty of of its tracks may have simply featured on this record. Huff n Puff goes one step additional than the remaining with its ultra-percussive sound and catchy chanted refrain.

2. Zoo (2017)

I rely Crimson Taste and Happiness amongst my all-time favourite Crimson Velvet songs, so it ought to shock nobody that the colourful, zany Zoo ranks this excessive. Every little thing about it — from the animal noises to the trumpeting synth to the escalating “Zoo! Zoo! Zoo!!” — is my form of bonkers Ok-pop. It’s a complete summer time basic. (full overview)

1. You Higher Know (2017)

I usually marvel why extra Ok-pop teams don’t embrace this sort of big-voiced EDM anthem. I’ve come to suppose it’s as a result of a lot of them simply don’t have the vocals wanted to drag it off. You Higher Know is surging and cathartic and completely huge. And at a whopping 4+ minutes, it permits itself to luxuriate in its prolonged rush of euphoria. The second half goes completely off. (full overview)