A K-pop act’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve.
tripleS’s first full album has a consistent vibe despite exploring several distinct genres. The music often has a veneer of coolness that makes for a somewhat detached listen, but their A&R team have assembled a strong roster of producers to guide this ambitious project.
On first listen, 24 was the track that stood out most to me. The second half of the album feels stronger than the first and this marks its peak of energy. The song is still fashionably aloof, but its swinging groove gives it a funkiness not found elsewhere. This is most apparent during the chorus, which explodes with splashes of synth and rhythmic brass that give it real punch. The post-chorus breakdown is even better, moving into an old-school hip-hop beat for the second verse. And although there are many musical ideas stuffed inside 24, it’s the rare track that actually works well with its short 2:33 running time.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Production | 9 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8.5 |
The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion 
Non Scale Buried Treasure? 😭
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I like it, but it doesn’t quite get there for me.
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I love the chorus of Non Escale and that hopeful vibe that sounds like something released by CSR, I’m just not a big fan of how the song starts but I still prefer it over 24.
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yesss, 24 was the song that stood out to me the most on the album (other than the title track) and it was an instant add to my playlist
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to think this song was a title track option but no one voted for it because it “sounds too much like rising”. even when the highlight medley came out, everyone in the fandom said it was garbage 😭.
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It’s not though😭
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yeah + the fact that it’s a fnaf collab?? best song on the album fr.
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Like a five Nights At Freddy’s collab 🤔
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“fnaf collab” is crazy (probably nothing to do with the funi animatronics cuz I can’t find anything related)
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here’s an article https://bit.ly/3ygv0FU
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This was my initial favorite too! The chorus goes to unexpected places melodically
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YESSS I CALLED IT I KNEW IT WOULD BE BURIED TREASURE
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Should’ve been the tt fr
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While I enjoyed all the tracks on the album a lot, this one was, for some reason, the least compelling track for me personally. The intro and synthy parts are pretty strong, but I’m not a fan of the vocal arrangement.
Initially, I was way more drawn to Chiyu and Non Scale, after a few days my new favorites are now Heart Raider and White Soul Sneakers.
Heart Raider feels really fun and light and has a very interesting beat. White Soul Sneakers, contrary to its name, is meant to be a darker alternative to Black Soul Dress, which is still one of my favorites tripleS songs. On WSS, I just love the shuffling beat and deep sounds. Also, it’s so cool that it was co-written by SoHyun again.
But Girls Never Die will always be my favorite song on this album. The concept, the vibe, the vocals, everything just fits. I’m glad it was the title track for this comeback.
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