Ok-pop is suffering from acts who – for one purpose or one other – didn’t get the total highlight they deserved. I’ve spent loads of time rating and reviewed the business’s greatest artists, however these underrated acts ought to by no means be forgotten.
This characteristic will check out disbanded teams and rank/charge their whole singles run, putting them within the pantheon of Ok-pop historical past.
Subsequent up is F-VE DOLLS (often known as 5Dolls)!
Profession timeline: 2011-2013
General sound: From chirpy electro pop to melodically-focused retro pastiches.
6. Deceive (2013)
This ended up being the group’s disbandment music, 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.
Score: 7.75
5. Lip Stains (2011)
There’s this particular synth texture and vocal affectation that immediately dates a Ok-pop music to the 2009-2011 period. Lip Stains hinges on each of those components, making it extra of a time capsule than an everlasting hit. The music’s catchy, although.
Score: 7.75
4. Your Phrases (2011)
Your Phrase’s surging electropop sound helps a sturdy collection of melodies that really feel fairly nostalgic. The manufacturing remains to be very dated, however I actually just like the heft of the refrain.
Score: 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 brief time. This Or That’s bounding instrumental and highly effective hooks remind me of one thing soloist Ailee might need launched.
Score: 8.5
2. Can You Love Me? (2013)
It is a very lovely mid-tempo – the sort of belt-it-out showcase we don’t hear from idol teams a lot any extra. The surging refrain is a profession spotlight for positive.
Score: 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 could be very harking back to the 80’s hit Funkytown. I’m undecided if it’s a direct pattern, nevertheless it’s shut.
Score: 8.5
OVERALL RATING: 8.2
(Try the total “Underrated Ok-Pop” rankings checklist right here!)
