Okay-pop is suffering from acts who – for one purpose or one other – didn’t get the complete highlight they deserved. I’ve spent loads of time rating and reviewed the business’s largest artists, however these underrated acts ought to by no means be forgotten.
This function will check out disbanded teams and rank/fee their complete singles run, inserting them within the pantheon of Okay-pop historical past.
Subsequent up is F-VE DOLLS (also referred to as 5Dolls)!
Profession timeline: 2011-2013
Total sound: From chirpy electro pop to melodically-focused retro pastiches.
6. Deceive (2013)
This ended up being the group’s disbandment track, although I doubt they knew that on the time. The reality is, F-ve Dolls had already gone by way of a number of line-up modifications by this level. As with most disbandment songs, this isn’t probably the most thrilling observe of their arsenal.
Ranking: 7.75
5. Lip Stains (2011)
There’s this particular synth texture and vocal affectation that immediately dates a Okay-pop track to the 2009-2011 period. Lip Stains hinges on each of those parts, making it extra of a time capsule than an everlasting hit. The track’s catchy, although.
Ranking: 7.75
4. Your Phrases (2011)
Your Phrase’s surging electropop sound helps a sturdy sequence of melodies that really feel fairly nostalgic. The manufacturing remains to be very dated, however I actually just like the heft of the refrain.
Ranking: 8.25
3. This Or That (2011)
F-ve Dolls made a really fast comeback after their debut, however their music modified considerably in that quick time. This Or That’s bounding instrumental and highly effective hooks remind me of one thing soloist Ailee may need launched.
Ranking: 8.5
2. Can You Love Me? (2013)
It is a very lovely mid-tempo – the form of belt-it-out showcase we don’t hear from idol teams a lot any extra. The surging refrain is a profession spotlight for certain.
Ranking: 8.5
1. Soulmate #1 (2013)
F-ve Dolls get a retro makeover for this glowing synth spotlight. I’m all the time weak for this sound and Soulmate #1 jogs my memory of one thing T-ara would have sunk their tooth into throughout this period. The repeated synth riff may be very harking back to the 80’s hit Funkytown. I’m undecided if it’s a direct pattern, nevertheless it’s shut.
Ranking: 8.5
OVERALL RATING: 8.2
(Take a look at the complete “Underrated Okay-Pop” rankings checklist right here!)
