tripleS’s various sub-units have blitzed through several styles while maintaining the same general vibe. Now it’s time for a unit focused on balladry. It is the winter season, after all! Korea loves nothing more than a ballad during the cold winter months. tripleS Aria are happy to oblige, delivering the pretty — but dull — Door.
Yep, this is a K-pop ballad alright. It’s the boilerplate example of the form, cresting in an emotive chorus underlined by plaintive piano and filtered percussion. The girls sound good and the song casts an undeniable mood. But for me, the melodies just aren’t strong enough to make me want to sing along. “Singing along” is one of the most important tenets of a good pop ballad, so for now I’ll take Door as a showcase of the group’s vocal potential rather than a standout in their discography. Its climactic high notes are pretty stunning, after all.
Hooks
7
Production
8
Longevity
8
Bias
7
RATING
7.5