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Staff Pick alim17's Current Top 10 Songs Playlist

Posted by alim17311 pts Friday, March 6, 2015
4minute, Shinhwa, Sunny Hill, Jang Jae In, 10cm, Yoo Sung Eun, Wassup, Noel, HA:TFELT, Lovelyz

At the moment, there are many songs that I am particularly fond of whether I'm blasting it in my car while driving or mellowing out to it in my bed before falling asleep, but which ten would I put on a top ten list to recommend to our readers?


Check out my top ten songs I love at this moment down below and see if you agree or if you can find some new tracks you'd like to add to your playlist!


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10. Wassup - "Shut Up U"


This song is so catchy that I've been blasting it in my car for a long time now--the only reason it's ranked last right now is because it's been out for a while, so there are fresher songs out at the moment.  This song has an awesome beat and every single part of it is super catchy and easy on the ears, changing it up here and there for a fun time that I'll never get sick of.  "Shut Up U" is full of surprising twists and turns without being hard to follow or irritating, which I'm fully impressed by.  Not to mention, the rap is sick and the singing is equally good.  "Yeaaaa~ yeah boy."


9. Noel - "Voice"


I noticed that winter in South Korea means all the ballad singers are out there banking on the melancholy feeling that comes with winter.  Noel does it again--capturing the poignant emotions that come with love in this piano and violin-driven track.  Although the verses can get a little bit boring, once their high, beautiful voices hit the chorus, your attention is right back to the song.


8. Lovelyz - "Hi~"


While debut track "Candy Jelly Love" was a sweet tune, the actual singing of "candy jelly love" in the song really threw me off to the point I didn't want it on my playlist.  But the girls really deliver with "Hi~," which spares us from any irritating, high-pitched lines like that. This song is refreshing with a sweet, spring-like tune that makes me want to jump around in a field as soon as the snow melts and the sun comes out (please, please, please be soon).  The chorus is so cute and I can sense the determination but timidity a young girl might have before confessing her feelings.


7. Sunny Hill - "Here I Am"


I've always been a fan of Sunny Hill, so I don't know how I missed this track 'til recently. It's very beautiful and captures heartbreak extremely well with the girls' powerful vocals sweeping along with the violin accompaniment--not to mention, their beautiful harmonies! The MV is also beautiful and Joobi's a pretty good actress.


6. Yoo Sung Eun - "Have to Hurt Once Anyway"


Yoo Sung Eun impresses with her vocals here, using perfect control to capture the delicacy of the feelings she's trying to portray in the song.  Her voice is incredibly soothing and artistic, so it's incredibly easy on the ears--one of the main reasons I like listening to this song.  It's not a typical R&B style, but has a bit of a slow blues vibe to it.


5. 10cm - "Sseudam Sseudam"


This song is just too cute!  The repeated harmonized lines of random sounds like "babam, babam, babam, babaaaaam babababam (turning into nonsense)" are so fun to sing and super catchy.  The simple instrumental comprised of a guitar makes this acoustic song the perfect one to brighten up your day.  10cm does it again with their soothing vocals and sweet sound.


4. 4minute - "Crazy"


Thank you, 4minute!  Winter has been so void of any catchy, upbeat songs because, I don't know, musicians get all depressed during this season?  Well, who doesn't.  This song is very fun--the girls really bring it with their vocals, raps, and shrieks of "Follow me" and "Crazy."  It has a very sick sound to it and I love the sound of crashing glass brilliantly incorporated into the song.  Sounds subtle, but it really adds that extra attitude.


3. Shinhwa - "Sniper"


Shinhwa still has their fire!  With the release of "Sniper," I was reminded of why they were such an awesome boy group back in the '90s.  I love how they kept their signature sound with the beat and instrumental, but they add some nice new touches like a catchy whistling sound.  Once you remove Junjin's awkward crab walk and give Eric more screen time--we good.


2. HA:TFELT & Joohyo - "There Must Be"


Thanks to whoever sent us the tip about this new release because I fell in love at first hearing.  The beautiful duet has an A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera's "Say Something" vibe to it with its simple piano and their swelling vocals that combine in a harmony that will leave you breathless.  The hopeful message really drives home with the deep line, "There must be something when it seems to be nothing."  They start off slightly weak and gentle-sounding then strengthen their vocals more and more near the end until they're shouting their determined feelings of hope for a super gradual crescendo to the end as their resolve solidifies.


1. Jang Jae In - "Auditory Hallucination (Feat. NaShow)"


This song's been on repeat on my playlist because I've loved it since I first heard it on 'Kill Me, Heal Me,' which is a really good drama by the way.  Lots of times, really good dramas are made even better because some OSTs help make it what it is--this song creates the vibe and atmosphere that follows the storyline (think "My Destiny" for 'You Who Came From the Stars' and "Back in Time" for 'The Moon That Embraces the Sun').  Jang Jae In's airy, echoey voice provides a sleepy and fantastical feel appropriate for the "hallucination" part of the song while NaShow startles you awake with his flowing rap (where did he come from?! why is he not out more?!).  The song is so beautiful.




That's my top 10! Did you find any new songs you like?

  1. 4minute
  2. Shinhwa
  3. Sunny Hill
  4. Jang Jae In
  5. 10cm
  6. Yoo Sung Eun
  7. Wassup
  8. Noel
  9. HA:TFELT
  10. Lovelyz
  11. NASHOW
  12. JOOHYO
  13. PLAYLIST
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