Top 10 Infinite Songs

In late 2019, I drafted a potential 'Top 50 K-Pop songs of the 2010s' list. While it certainly missed several classics, and the order was messy, it gave me a good idea of the great artists of the decade. Kara and TVXQ had 4 songs each in the top 50, and so did Infinite. But Infinite's songs were all at higher spots, and they are perhaps the greatest artists of the 2010s. The top 8 are all 10/10 songs, and their discography stands as one of K-Pop's best.

Honorable Mentions

Come Back Again

Cover Girl

Shower

10. Bad (2015)

Not really a classic-style Infinite song, it still is great. Ignoring the "Oh my I love this song" intro line, this song is basically the ultimate orchestral hip-hop song of the last 10 years. The vocals blend with the strings to make a massive Infinite single.

9. Nothing's Over (2011)

While not half as legendary as the songs above, Nothing's Over stands as one of the most comforting K-Pop songs. It stands as the bridge between rookies Infinite, and legends Infinite. It also has the group's best key change (with the exception of the number one song).

8. Be Mine (2011)

As far as iconic-ness goes, Be Mine is Infinite's most iconic song, and one of the most iconic Korean songs from 2011. To me, it is the moment they finally got their act together, and we saw the Infinite considered K-Pop's greatest act of the 2010s for the first time. Though it was not their first, nor best, peak, it stands as an imposing moment in their discography.

7. Man in Love (2013)

Easily the closest Infinite has come to being 'cute', they do this with their own style. It is polished, with an overpowering instrumental, Woohyun and Sungkyu provide an engaging vocal performance, while the key change makes things even better.

6. Back (2014)

Expectations were mixed for this comeback, as regular and consistent producer Sweetune was let go for in-house duo Rphabet (BLSSD and Razer). In the end, the song starting as an aimless ballad increased fears. I think we all, though, remember the moment when we first heard the chorus hit, though. An emotional roller-coaster, make no mistake, Back is still Infinite at their peak.

5. Last Romeo (2014)

The brass and jazz instrumental blasts through the song. The opening moment is one of 2014's best musical moments ever, while the ever-active tempo helps build. Last Romeo feels like a group operating at its peak, and that is what it is. In the end, it is a satisfying conclusion to the Sweetune-produced Infinite singles run.

4. Wind (2018)

It feels somewhat ironic that Wind was never made an Infinite single, as it is better than most singles from the group. It stands as their b-side peak and their best song since 2012. BLSSD and Razer add Sweetune elements to their classic sound, while the members provide weight to the breezy instrumental. The lyrics portray hope for the future, while sadness for the present for a relationship. A classic Infinite lyrical theme. The chorus might be one of the group's best.

3. Before the Dawn (BTD) (2011)

As an inspirit since the group's debut, BTD was my favorite song from them for a long time. It is one of their darkest songs, from an age where songs went viral due to how good they were. An inverted take on the classic 'chase for success' theme. This song has aged amazingly.

Sungjong's hair, nope.

2. Paradise (2011)

Often times, Infinite is given slack for not going fully deep in their lyrics. Paradise was their first song after their commercial breakthrough, and it is perhaps their most experimental. The lyrics are an interesting take on the obsessive relationship idea, while the members give their all. Kudos to Sweetune, whose fantastic instrumental made this song so great. Not all groups can do this falsetto chorus even in their dreams, but Infinite does it and bring emotion along with them.

1. The Chaser (2012)

Big surprise. I know, this tops like everyone's' Infinite top lists, but it is so deserved. The traditional Korean instrumentation, blending with the synth-wave elements makes a massive single. With the Korean lyrics and the epic performance, this is easily one of the best K-Pop songs ever. Sungkyu and Woohyun are at the top of their game here, culminating in an epic key change. There is a reason this song is so acclaimed, it is near perfect.

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