Episode 6: B-Sidepieces: Play it at Our Funerals 2nd Lead Syndrome

In this episode, we dive deeper into the proverbial crate of kpop songs to discuss one of our favorite B-sides, VIXX's Alive. Join us as we geek out over an amazing track, with diversions on drama OSTs, who goes solo when, and more.

You can listen to Alive here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlpTG4iFGz4

0:25 Introducing B-Sidepieces
1:59 Single-driven pop music vs. records
4:09 A kpop vinyl revival?
8:00 Introducing Alive
10:52 Context: Moorim School soundtrack
12:07 A sidebar on OSTs
14:49 Member solos
20:40 On musical aspects of Alive
23:42 And the lyrics!
25:03 The "will they ever top it?" question
28:25 Composition and production
31:52 It's not cheesy
33:00 Showcasing members' ranges
36:55 End credits