Throwback Thursday: This is What You Call a Masterpiece Part 6
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There are so many masterpieces out there. It is so hard to just pick one, so why should I? Today, we are back, and we are going to talk about some songs that are just straight-up masterpieces.
P1Harmony - “Stupid Brain”
On September 26, 2025, P1Harmony dropped their fully English EP, EX. An EP with five memorable tracks, each of which is a track that you get excited to listen to. One song on the EP that many PIECE (including myself) feel is an absolute masterpiece is their B-side “Stupid Brain.” A ballad that many of us can relate to, “Stupid Brain” is a powerful song about the inner thoughts we all wish would just stop. The song is beautiful, and the boys do such an amazing job of conveying the angst and confusion in their voices. Throughout the song, you can’t help but move your head to the groovy instrumental. The prominent electric guitar and drums in the back take this from a regular pop song to an R&B/alternative-pop track that fans love. Seeing this being performed live is an experience that I will never forget. The boys' vocals were so raw and vulnerable, and it makes you fall in love with the song even more. “Stupid Brain” truly is a masterpiece and adds to P1Harmony's list of masterpieces.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER - “0X1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You) [feat. Seori]”
On May 31, 2021, boy group TOMORROW X TOGETHER released their alt-rock, angst album, The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE. An eight-song album that inspired passionate fan reactions every song at the top of our lungs, this album is home to so many iconic tracks from TOMORROW X TOGETHER. One song that many love to play to this day, and is my favorite title track of theirs and many others, is their song, “0X1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You) [feat. Seori].” It’s a beautiful track with those alt-rock elements and adds to the masterpiece being created. The members also incorporate those alt-rock elements into their vocals. The angst can be heard in every word, and that rocker raspiness is present the entire time. The song also features singer Seori. Her smooth, light vocals are powerful and contrast with the members' vocals. It’s a beautiful addition and another factor in this song's status as a masterpiece. When TOMORROW X TOGETHER sang this at their concert, the harmonies left the audience at a loss for words. It was one of those moments that was truly memorable.
TWICE - “Breakthrough”
On July 24, 2019, mega girl group TWICE released their Japanese EP, Breakthrough. A short but powerful EP, Breakthrough is an upbeat track with a synth-heavy beat. With a more ‘80s-sounding feel, there are still those 2010’s pop elements incorporated to make it feel more new-age. TWICE always does fantastic with their Japanese tracks, and this song is another prime example. Throughout the song, you can hear the girls harmonizing with one another. It is graceful but still carries a punch. You can also hear the energy the girls have. The whole song will have you on your feet from beginning to end. The girls sound fantastic, and the groovy beat makes it even more addictive. The song is truly a masterpiece, and when people think of TWICE's Japanese tracks, this is one they think of first because of how iconic it is.