A Okay-pop act’s title monitor isn’t at all times one of the best tune 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 Okay-pop, I need to highlight a few of these buried treasures and provides them the props they deserve.
CRAVITY deserve reward for releasing an enormous, twelve-track album. In today of idol teams calling eight or 9 tracks (two of them being interludes) a “full” album, twelve new songs is an outright compendium. This size additionally ensures a specific amount of filler, however on the entire CRAVITY’s Dare To Crave is fairly stable. I’ve the identical difficulty with it that I’ve at all times had with the group’s work. To me, they lack a definite sound, making the whole lot really feel a bit generic. Nonetheless, “generic” isn’t at all times a foul factor so long as the songwriting is robust.
In terms of highlights, I actually just like the rock vitality of Underdog and the anthemic melodies of opening monitor On My Method. My favourite b-side occurs to be a unit monitor, carried out by members Allen, Wonjin and Hyeongjun. Stadium erupts with the form of upbeat funk bombast I at all times crave in Okay-pop.
Other than a pointless rap breakdown and grating “la la la” chant (two tropes which have lengthy since worn out their welcome), Stadium is a burst of addictive vitality. I like how full the manufacturing sounds on the refrain. The rugged electro beat has nice drive that makes the tune really feel like a coiled spring able to assault at each flip. The hooks could possibly be stronger, however this sound is a superb match for the members and comes throughout as a pleasant mix of refreshing and swaggering.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 8.5 |
Grade: B
