A Ok-pop act’s title observe isn’t at all times the most effective music 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.
Although it received’t be topping any private best-of lists, I need to admit ATEEZ’s Ice On My Tooth is getting extra play from me than any of their different current releases. I’m form of charmed by its silly lyrics and positively impressed with the manufacturing. Nonetheless, there’s a stronger musical spotlight on the album.
Many listeners have drawn consideration to Egocentric Waltz – a singular observe that pulls upon a few of the group’s finest musical hallmarks. Elements sound a bit just like the synthy Take Me Residence. Different items recall the chugging Cyberpunk. Egocentric Waltz isn’t anyplace close to as robust as both of these songs, however it’s the most effective factor the group has recorded since final yr’s Silver Gentle.
I take into account Egocentric Waltz in two items. The primary piece consists of the propulsive, synth-dripped verses and preliminary moments of the refrain. These segments provide a few of the most participating melody ATEEZ has delivered in years, particularly as falsetto takes the lead for a slinky hook simply earlier than the tempo shifts. The music’s second piece includes this tempo shift. Whereas I’m grateful the drop opts for funky keyboards over requisite entice beats, I’m nonetheless dissatisfied that the producers opted to reduce and pull down the vitality somewhat than let Egocentric Waltz construct towards a pure climax. However taken as a complete, the observe gives a compelling roadmap that the group can be clever to journey on future efforts.
| Hooks | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8.5 |
Grade: B
