K-Pop A-Z Review: GFriend – Compass

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Compass (from LOL – 2016)

LOL was a great debut album and holds up very well – especially within its sugary pop genre. Compass is pure sweetness, underlined by a propulsive beat that builds to an astounding chorus. The synth percussion has such full texture, perfectly supporting the optimistic melodies that drive the hook. I also love the vocal harmonies that pepper the pre-chorus. They inject a shot of drama into a segment that can sometimes feel overly predictable. This song is such a joy bomb, overshadowed only by some of the bigger moments on the album.

Grade: B+