I know there are many readers who look forward to this post each year, but I’ve been putting it off because I just don’t have many songs to inaugurate!
For those new to the blog, this is a feature where I reveal any songs that have grown into a 10-out-of-10 rating since their initial review. A “10” is a lofty rating and one that I rarely use. I believe songs need time to reach this level since you can’t accurately judge longevity without experiencing actual longevity. And as the K-pop industry continues to change, 10-out-of-10 songs are becoming ever more rare than they used to be.
With the advent of my “A Career in Song Ratings” feature, it’s been a lot easier to bestow tens on older songs, so this post will only focus on newer tracks that have reached this threshold. This year, there are only two.
What do you think, readers? Are there any recent songs you’d rate 10 out of 10?
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AHOF – Rendezvous
Original Review
Rating change: 8.75 –> 10
TWS – Overdrive
Original Review
Rating change: 9.25 –> 10