Monday, May 17, 2010
[KPOP] MBLAQ 2nd Single Album 'Y'
[KPOP] K.Will & Miryo of Brown Eyed Girls 'After The Bus Left' Single
[KPOP] Super Junior 4th Album
Monday, May 10, 2010
[KPOP] Brown Eyed Girls & DOK2 'Trauma Blue Brand'
[KPOP] Lee Jung Hyun '007th'
[KPOP] Big Bang, Kim Yuna & Trans Fixion 'The Shouts Of The Reds Part 2'
[KPOP] 8Eight 'The Bridge' EP
Intro: 사랑이 간다 - This is just a track kind of intro-ing me to the next song where Lee Hyun talks in a sad way, echoing some of the words in the song. But, I am the kind of person who likes introductions to the next song so, I like it. [LOVE IT!]
이별이 온다 - I love this song when I first heard it. I especially love the beginning part with the word exchanges between Joo Hee and Lee Hyun. And when the rapping begins, it just makes the song sound even better. I really love how this song manages to sound sad even with the rapping. [LOVE IT!]
얼굴이 바껴도 - The beginning of this song is pretty okay with the piano keys playing before Lee Hyun starts singing. The only part that got my attention was when Lee Hyun and Joo Hee joins in singing. I really like how the two of their voices harmonizes in this song. For the rap, I wasn't really feeling it for this song cause it sounded strange with the melody. [HMM.]
STAR - I like the melody in the beginning for this song. It reminded me of an R&B song which for 8Eight's case works well too! I found it cute that the lyrics included, 'I'll be your STAR, S-T-A-R.' But, I was pretty upset with the fact that Joo Hee kind of only sung the chorus... However, I was impressed with the fact that Baek Chan didn't rap but he sang! [LOVE IT!]
유효기간 - This was a song they released earlier as a single but they included this in the mini-album. I like this song because it is something different from what 8Eight usually sings. Surprisingly, I like Baek Chan's. But, I didn't really like Lee Hyun's singing here... [HMM.]
Outro: The Bridge - This is basically like a song to finish the mini-album. It only lasts 34 seconds with Baek Chan rapping and ending it with 'A glimpse into the future'. I love Baek Chan's rapping but this was just kinda short for me... [HMM.]
I give this mini-album - 8.5/10
Sunday, May 9, 2010
[KPOP] C.N Blue 'Love Light'
[KPOP] BEAST 'Easy (Sincere Version)'
[KPOP] Lee Hyori 'H-Logic' Album
그네 (Featuring 개리 of 리쌍) - When she first released this song, I didn't really like this song because it sounded a tad bit creepy to me. But, after listening to it again, it is something different and Hyori has never sung a song like this before. I like the western feel to it but at times, I still feel kinda creeped out when the melody and Hyori's voice meets. Its like the kind of song I would hear if I stepped into a haunted house and the lady ghost of the house is singing. No offence, Hyori! [HMM.]
Scandal - The beginning of the song was pretty cute but the part where Hyori kind of goes a little high isn't that pleasing. This song sounds a little like a cheerleader kind of song so I wouldn't be surprised to see cheerleader outfits if Hyori ever performs this song. I really like the telephone conversation in the song where Hyori kinda said a bad word and it was censored. Funny! [LOVE IT!]
100 Percent - This is a kinda weird song because the melody is just really strange and not the kind that I enjoy. At times, the sound effects they have in this song kinda annoys me. And, Hyori kinda sings in one tune only which isn't very appealing to me. The only thing that is a plus in this song is Hyori rapping. Other than that, this song comes off a little annoying. [HATE IT!]
Want Me Back - This is a semi-slow tempo song and I kinda like this song a lot. Even though the tempo and effects in the song can, again, get a little pretty annoying, at least it doesn't get in the way of Hyori singing. [LOVE IT!]
How Did We Get (Featuring Dae Sung of Big Bang) - I really love this song! Its such a cute/sweet duet! With just a simple melody, I like how Hyori sounds here and much prefer her singing here. Coupled with Dae Sung, it is just a beautiful song, in my opinion. Dae Sung is obviously flawless and hearing them together brings back memories of Family Outing. Aww! This song is another of my favorites from this album and it is the song that is played the most on my itunes. [LOVE IT!]
So Cold - Didn't like this song either. Another song that is too slow for my liking despite having beats here and there. Hyori sounded okay here but the song isn't complimenting her vocals at all. [HATE IT!]
Get 2 Know (Featuring Double K) - I like how this song sounds like. This is what I mean by complimenting Hyori's vocals. At least she sounds good and the song sounds good. [LOVE IT!]
Memory (Featuring Bizzy) - I was surprised when I first heard this. There were kids singing this song in the beginning. But, most surprisingly, Hyori's voice is heard beautifully and I like how she sounds in this song together with the cello and slow melody. The interesting part of this song is when she sings with the kids. Although it sounded pretty sad, it is actually quite a beautiful song. [LOVE IT!]
I give this album - 8.5/10
[KPOP] Davichi 'Innocence' EP
시간아 멈춰라 - This is definitely the best song of this album and I am so happy that they are doing the comeback stage with this song! I like how this song switches from a slow tempo to a fast tempo. It is kinda like '8282' except this is much better. The fast tempo of this song is very catchy and the girls sound very good here. [LOVE IT!]
첫키스 - I find this song cute due to its melody in the beginning and its actually called First Kiss. AWW! This is a simple song with a semi-slow tempo. Despite that, it has me replaying it again and again. [LOVE IT!]
떠나지마 - When I heard this song, I could imagine this song being used for one of the dramas. It had that feel to it and I liked how they had a rapper in this song. I am foreseeing a drama picking this up for their theme song. [LOVE IT!]
사랑을 못해 이별을 못해 - This song is a simple song that just showcases the girls' vocals with a simple melody. I actually prefer songs like this to the slow-fast tempo songs. With songs like this, it is easier to hear their powerful voices. [LOVE IT!]
Shadow - This is a fast tempo song but the producers are smart enough to tone down the beats so that the girls' powerful voices can still be heard. Although I am not a fan of Davichi's fast tempo songs, this has me liking it. But, at times, it comes off as one of those old songs in the 80s which my mum would like. Other than that, this song is a pretty good one. [LOVE IT!]
I give this mini-album - 10/10
[KPOP] 2PM 'Don't Stop Can't Stop' EP
마자 - When I first heard this song, I didn't like it at all. But, gradually, it grew on me and I liked it. The beat is kinda okay when I first heard it but when it got to the chorus, it was instant love for the song. Trust me, 5 times of this song on loop, you will grow to love it. [LOVE IT!]
목숨을 건다 - I liked this song alot although the beginning was a little rough. Although the melody for this song wasn't the usual kind for a love song, the chorus still managed to sound like one. I liked how they changed the whole melody afterwards towards the end of the song. I hope to see them perform this song one day on one of the music shows. [LOVE IT!]
Without U (Explorer Mix) - Okay. I was like, 'What the...' when I heard this song. Seriously? A remix? The song sounded fine originally. There really isn't a need to mix it up. It just makes it sound really strange. I really don't want to go into a club and hear this playing. This song is just the original vocals from without u, stripped of its original melody and mixed up with a whole lot more beats that make it a tad bit techno. [HATE IT!]
Space 마자 - Strange song. That is the only thing I can say about this song. At times, I can hear the melody for 'Heartbeat' which was uber strange. And they had these sound effects that sounds like it came from a Star Wars movie. I know its supposed to be a space version but... Seriously?! This is definitely the song that I disliked the most. To put it simply, this is just a remix of the song '마자'. [HATE IT!]
I give this mini-album - 9/10
[KPOP] f(x) NU ABO EP
[KPOP] Super Junior 'BONAMANA'
So, the much awaited Super Junior has released a song from their upcoming album called 'BONAMANA'.