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31 thoughts music7/25/2023 Pingback: Song Review: Jimin Park – April Fools (0401) | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: K-Pop Producer Spotlight: Collapsedone | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: Song Review: Berry Good – Green Apple | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: Song Review: Twice – BDZ | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: Song Review: Red Velvet – #Cookie Jar | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: Song Review: Pristin V – Get It | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: Song Review: Twice – Wake Me Up | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: Song Review: Twice – What Is Love? | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: Song Review: SF9 – Mamma Mia | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion ![]() It finds the perfect balance between novelty and classic pop song brilliance, crystallizing everything that makes this group so addictive. Its every-changing verses are bolstered by one of the catchiest choruses of the last few years and coupled with inescapable choreography. ( full review)ĭoubling down on the sounds that made their debut successful, Cheer Up truly launched Twice into worldwide superstardom. This concern quickly disappeared as the girl’s delivered one of modern k-pop’s most iconic tracks. Writing the playful template that would define much of what followed, Like Ooh-Ahh is anchored by its massive chorus and stomping breakdown of a bridge.īefore TT popped into existence, it was unclear whether Twice would be able to replicate the viral phenomenon that past singles had inspired. Twice’s debut single became a slow-burn hit, and deservedly so. ![]() It surges with ideas, but never feels overstuffed or disjointed. Heralded by a dramatic opening of thundering brass, Likey’s cuter moments are buoyed by what is the group’s most dynamic instrumental. But, its perky melody and ridiculously catchy chorus have endured in the long run. ( full review)Īs the group’s first single without producers Black Eyed Pilseung at the helm, Knock Knock could have gone many ways. Though initially coming off as a retread of past material, the JYP-composed What Is Love proved to have immense staying power thanks to its sly, hook-filled chorus and addictive bridge. ( full review)Ī fizzy blend of retro synths and buoyant pop hooks, Yes Or Yes takes Twice’s now-iconic chant-heavy style and gives it a streamlined polish that proved difficult to resist. Transitioning to a more traditional pop sound, Heart Shaker’s guitar-laced verses and explosive chorus proved that Twice could be just as potent when they went straightforward. Taking a more generic route than most Twice tracks, Dance The Night Away’s beat-drop chorus is simplistic but effective, driven by the girls’ fun-loving performance. The song’s best instincts lean toward r&b - a genre Twice would do well to explore further. Signal‘s incessant bass and chirpy chorus go down easy, though its bratty, spoken-word hook may prove divisive. Though their Japanese releases leave something to be desired, their robust Korean catalog has largely been a ton of fun. ![]() Twice debuted just over three years ago, but their unparalleled success has been buoyed a work ethic that’s driven a steady stream of singles.
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