Rather than contain my “Risers and Fallers” feature to a single post in June, I’m going to share a bite-sized version at the end of each month. This will let me account for more songs and make a nice lead-in to the monthly round-up post.
I anticipate most of these ratings adjustments will be negligible: a 0.5 shift here, a 0.25 shift there. But, it’s a fun way to keep track of how my feelings on songs have changed over time – as well as which tracks currently have momentum on my playlist.
And remember, just because a song is marked as a “faller” doesn’t mean I hate it! Falling from a “9” to an “8.75” is no shame. 9+ rated songs occupy a totally different playlist in my music library, so I’m pretty particular about what qualifies. It’s a high bar.
This month’s feature covers the period from August 19th to September 22nd.
AB6IX – Stupid
Rating: 8.25 → 8.5
AxMxP – I Did It
Rating: 8 → 8.25
Dayoung (WJSN) – Body
Rating: 7.75 → 8
Treasure – Paradise
Rating: 8 → 8.25
TWS – Head Shoulders Knees Toes
Rating: 8 → 8.5 *Biggest Riser*
aespa – Rich Man
Rating: 7 → 6.5
BamBam (GOT7) – Dancing By Myself (ft. TIMETHAI)
Rating: 8 → 7.75
Chaeyoung (Twice) – Shoot (Firecracker)
Rating: 8.5 → 8 *Biggest Faller*
Doh Kyung Soo (EXO’s D.O.) – Dumb (ft. Penomeco)
Rating: 7.75 → 7.5
NMIXX & Pabllo Vittar – MEXE
Rating: 8 → 7.75
Stray Kids – Ceremony
Rating: 7.25 → 7
Taemin (SHINee) – Veil
Rating: 7.25 → 7