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Cocktail Love (from Sugar Man 3 OST – 2020)
So, this is technically a remake track featured on the (very great) variety show Sugar Man, but my K-pop A-Z feature is nothing if not comprehensive. Despite this cover being released in 2020, it strongly echoes the group’s early work and would have fit on any of their first few albums. It was a good choice for GFriend, taking advantage of the sweetness of their voices with a light, enjoyable melody. Subtle (synth?) woodwinds give way to a fantastic guitar solo during the standout dance break, and the whole thing is tied together by a sturdy, new jack swing influenced beat. This sound is like pop catnip for me.
Hooks
8
Production
9
Longevity
8
Bias
8
RATING
8.25