tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post3467503483705253213..comments2023-08-24T23:30:51.610+08:00Comments on Pop Reviews Now: SNSD/Girls' Generation - "I Got A Boy"Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694821607097421310noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-21173463060177038472014-05-14T15:44:41.099+08:002014-05-14T15:44:41.099+08:00The only thing I disliked about 'I got a boy&#...The only thing I disliked about 'I got a boy' was that 'Let's back to 1:40' part<br />Even if people says that this songs was a disaster,i think it's very catchy!<br />For the rest of the album,i'd say I found it pretty awesome...an 'upgraded' style of their early songs.<br />My favorites ones:Baby Maybe,Express 99 and Lost in LoveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-15247135637995742612014-04-19T13:36:56.368+08:002014-04-19T13:36:56.368+08:00This whole album was a dissapointment for me. The ...This whole album was a dissapointment for me. The only song that made some sort of sense was "Promise" and even that was a small miracle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-4740288982825626422013-10-31T15:23:26.013+08:002013-10-31T15:23:26.013+08:00i loved their rap and dance i loved the song...the...i loved their rap and dance i loved the song...the boys and i got a boy are actually done well but it depends on ones own taste for liking music...dont criticize them...we cant even do this.. if you dont like the song its fine but dont bash them, their music is good...and there are more people who loves them,their music,and their talent...its not just because of good looks these girls topped...please understand it...i'm not trying to hurt the ones who criticized them but please dont underestimate them sones love so nyeo shi daeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878618542945896859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-65591666680295402212013-08-15T07:24:22.150+08:002013-08-15T07:24:22.150+08:00A mí me encanta esta canción, de hecho es una de m...A mí me encanta esta canción, de hecho es una de mis favoritas de SNSD. No me importa lo que los demás piensen de esta canción porque yo seguiré pensando que esta canción es una de las mejores. En mi opinión tiene un ritmo pegajoso y una excelente coreografía que ha sido interpretada y bailada por muchos, y SNSD está compuesto por cantantes excelentes y capaces, y no cualquier principiante. Por esa razón NO creo que los productores de la SM no son personas competentes. Un grupo de cantantes y bailarinas como lo son SNSD no debe cerrarse sólo en un género musical, sino ofrecer a sus fans variedad y no monotonismoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-36221069470504874062013-07-24T05:10:58.979+08:002013-07-24T05:10:58.979+08:00I can see that the members of SNSD have gone throu...I can see that the members of SNSD have gone through training to learn how to rap and show technical skill - however, the women in this group have clear, pristine voices, and up until a certain point, they were marketed as cute and "sweet". For a lot of people, this is not a combination that fits well into a hip-hop concept. This whole "Ay yo GG, let me put it down another way for my OPPAR" is a understandably cringe-worthy for some (BTW, in hip-hop, we "break" it down, not put it down). <br /><br />SNSD doesn't have to continue on the aegyo route; Run Devil Run and Hoot are good examples of them growing up but this abrupt switch to this cute/sweet/tough/sassy rapping group is really unconvincing. I'm American and I respect the skills of Big Bang, 2NE1, Miryo, Block B, Tasha, Zinger (Hana?), Yubin, etc. but uh... SNSD's skills are in a different area. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14607226360843036554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-56277346463253885672013-07-05T23:03:11.448+08:002013-07-05T23:03:11.448+08:00I'm not a SNSD fan, but I listen to their musi...I'm not a SNSD fan, but I listen to their music and generally I find the whole album I got a boy came on to be very interesting. I liked I got a boy exactly for the very same "it's so different" quality. Reminds me of really 90s kpop stuff SM Ent put out back then, like the weirdly echo'y We are the Future. Usually I find SNSD songs kind of bland, with the exception of nearly the whole first Japanese album, which was also interesting because it was darker and more edgy. Generally I think k-pop in 2012 and 2013 is going through a shift: idol bands are not as popular anymore, the Japanese market is unstable as well and people are tired of the box set electro dance stuff. <br />On a side note, I don't know that much about rapping, but to me K-pop raping sounds fine and so does the rapping in I Got a Boy. Can someone explain why the rapping is bad? Is it not clear enough or is it the way that rapping is used to part different messages then in American hiphop culture?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-55125205709641355942013-06-15T07:11:09.963+08:002013-06-15T07:11:09.963+08:00I'll be harsh. Ive been a SONE from the start ...I'll be harsh. Ive been a SONE from the start and ill always support the girls, but SM is practically leaving then out to dry with these outrageous promotional songs. Maybe I'm a traditionalist who believes "K-POP" should be about infectious tunes, catchy dances and conceptually simplistic. Its like saying you want to be the next picasso and your paint splatters constitute art. I really hope SM doesnt continue this trend... although Shinee Medusa follows that trend... <br /><br />As for the rapping, be honest, SNSD is bad in that category. Most groups have a "designated" rapper regardless of how good they are. SNSD has none and their songs should reflect that. You don't need to be a rap expert to realize that. Theres a reason why nearly every song in SNSD's arsenal does not include a rap up to recently.Nikegnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-9856680271363375032013-05-25T05:01:21.770+08:002013-05-25T05:01:21.770+08:00Lol no matter what anybody says about the song, GG...Lol no matter what anybody says about the song, GG is still and always will be popular... I mean seriously, the girls could be singing in nursery rhymes and they would still top the charts because they're SNSD. I'm a huge fan of the girls, but I don't love them because of the music they produce. I mean, yeah, SNSD has always released great songs and they almost never fail to disappoint me (except with "Oh!", which was too cutesy for me to like) but it's the members that make them so popular. The group is made of 9 completely different girls, so it's hard not to find at least 1 to like. I think if this was any other girl group who performed the song, it would be a total failure. Even SNSD themselves didn't like this song at their first few listens of it. But they rose up to the challenge and executed the song and choreography well. But honestly, I read the lyrics and was totally confused. I think if I understood Korean, then I would absolutely hate the song because the lyrics are so immature. Seriously SM, when can you let the girls grow up? You've raised them into women who still give off an aegyo and cutesy vibe. I love these girls to death and they are all so beautiful, talented, and hilarious in their own ways. It's nice that they are with Korea's largest management agency, however, the company needs to realize that these girls aren't helpless, rookie teenagers anymore. They are women, and SNSD has worked long and freaking hard enough to earn a music style that suits their age. Hyoyeon herself said it makes her cringe that she's 24 years old and still has to dance around and sing like a 10 year old. Nevertheless, GG will always be popular no matter what they do and how they build up their careers. After all, they are the pros and queens of K-Pop, so I believe that they should live up to their title. No matter what they do, my fellow SONEs will always be here for the, until the very end.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-72481339809750004142013-02-12T11:24:11.908+08:002013-02-12T11:24:11.908+08:00SM ent. just wanted to make some difference.. thei...SM ent. just wanted to make some difference.. their song is quite good.. its what I think powerful..<br />people would get bored listening to their song with the same concept every year.. their rapping skills are not that bad either although they can't compete with all the other rappers..<br />this song is all over the place because a majority of people likes it.. its very catchy.. ^^ I Love It..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-66592877448584700642013-01-31T07:30:33.147+08:002013-01-31T07:30:33.147+08:00I'm not a fan a of SNSD but I do keep with the...I'm not a fan a of SNSD but I do keep with the latest kpop songs and all I can say is that this song lacked so much consistency and that really bothered me. I mean the choreography is pretty cool. I like the concept of the sneakers and the bright colors, but that concept doesn't suit them well. And the song honestly is just too all over the place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-47876838420443341692013-01-25T07:57:06.821+08:002013-01-25T07:57:06.821+08:00I am not a fan of them but i am listening to their...I am not a fan of them but i am listening to their music like Gee, Genie, Oh, The Boys and others.<br />But this one made me a shocked.<br />Sorry for others who are liking this video but this one was quite disappointing for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-49754746612036944222013-01-22T02:00:32.865+08:002013-01-22T02:00:32.865+08:00I'm not much of an snsd fan but I'm a kpop...I'm not much of an snsd fan but I'm a kpop fan. When I heard IGAB for the first time I was shocked. I didn't like it at all and I honestly thought that it didn't suit them at all I was already very disappointed by the boys and I was a bit surprised that such a popular group would push something that doesn't suit them at all. But then I kept listening to it and it kind of grew on me. It's really catchy in my opinion and I thoughtless that it was a fun song. I liked it at the end. Do I think it's a good song? Not the best for sure, but I don't rhino that it's a bad one either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-17582772210685522692013-01-18T03:14:52.230+08:002013-01-18T03:14:52.230+08:00The song for me is not catchy. I still prefer the ...The song for me is not catchy. I still prefer the old songs of GG :( IMO.Sashihttp://hallyuph.chikacentral.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-52610715760824887612013-01-06T20:44:23.960+08:002013-01-06T20:44:23.960+08:00I like the song.I like the song.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07655879036931331150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-76023229072022533852013-01-05T21:49:13.108+08:002013-01-05T21:49:13.108+08:00For the whole week i read so many reviews about ig...For the whole week i read so many reviews about igab. Most of them were either too biased or too much hatred. Your review is the best so far.<br /><br />When i first watched the teaser, it gave me high expectation that this will be epic. But it turn out to be the worst disappointment of new year ever. I waited for more than a year to get this . What a sad new year.<br />The song can be said a goid song if it meant to be an album teaser. I still wish sm will release a song from each oart one day. <br /><br />I had build so much Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-35176542790706826032013-01-05T01:43:24.849+08:002013-01-05T01:43:24.849+08:00The constant changes in structure reminds me of &#...The constant changes in structure reminds me of 'Biology' by Girls Aloud. I wonder if people who like that song like this one, and vice versa?Rebeccahttp://www.google.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-71281513405123358472013-01-04T15:51:34.730+08:002013-01-04T15:51:34.730+08:00This is one of those songs where I won't even ...This is one of those songs where I won't even remember the verses, it really did feel like listening to a lengthened album teaser. <br /><br />I ended up listening to a remake from a youtuber, and really enjoy it. Check out "SNSD - I Got A Boy (Remake)". Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-54746522670043799092013-01-04T11:21:05.990+08:002013-01-04T11:21:05.990+08:00Yes, everyone is entitled to their opinion and I n...Yes, everyone is entitled to their opinion and I never said in my comment that they're not allowed to be expressed here. I'm not even defending the song, for the record I agree with a lot of the criticism. But just like you, people who like the song are also allowed to have an opinion, it shouldn't be a one-way street and the feeling I get here and everywhere is this "I Got A Boy Sucks" bandwagon is trying so hard to make people dislike it by putting the song and SNSD down in an irrational manner. <br /><br />As I stated, I just don't think a vast majority of Kpoppers are qualified to assess anybody's rapping skills. Arguments between people who don't speak Korean AND don't know anything about hip-hop & rap usually go nowhere and it's a waste of time not to mention unintelligent. If you guys read this blog and look up to Nikki for her opinion, you should know she stated many times that rap is not her area of expertise and rarely does she ever comment on who's a good rapper and who's not. I've taken the same approach and I don't ever comment on people's rapping skills, and I'll never label SNSD as "good rappers", I'm not that delusional. Stick to what you hear, if you don't like how the rap parts sound, that's your opinion and it's perfectly fine, but please just leave it at that unless you speak Korean and consider yourself a rap expert.<br /><br />Few people who denounced this song went to the lengths of this review. Even though this isn't a favorable review, and Nikki is far from an SNSD fan, she still pointed out positive things and elements she liked. It'd be nice if people were more logical and objective with their criticism, instead of just dishing out pure hate with little substance in their critique. Finally, I'm not here to change anyone's mind about the song because I respect different opinions, and I really appreciate those who gave the song a shot but still didn't like it and took the time to write reasonable and constructive comments here.RageXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17171815906668436387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-71168060034730366402013-01-04T06:07:48.829+08:002013-01-04T06:07:48.829+08:00Agreed - I actually think Sooyoung, Yuri and Hyoye...Agreed - I actually think Sooyoung, Yuri and Hyoyeon are fairly good at rapping, but whoever let Yoona and Tiffany rap needs to be smacked. (They've actually got it listed as: Tiffany - main rapper, and Sooyoung and Hyoyeon - lead rappers. AUGH.) Secondly, whoever decided to give Tiffany the focus also needs to be smacked - she's suddenly shooting up in screentime/lines (as Yoona and Jessica have done before her), which just unbalances SNSD further.<br /><br />In my opinion, I found that the song was better without the music video. There's a couple of remixes that omit the weird Tiffany section, which makes the whole song sound much more cohesive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-56661519341828570572013-01-04T02:51:15.512+08:002013-01-04T02:51:15.512+08:00With all due respect, I get what your saying, but ...With all due respect, I get what your saying, but on the other hand, the commentators are allowed to express their dislike for the song. Personally, I did not like it because I felt overwhelmed listening to it. Flat out, the arrangement just was poor, but there were some components of the song that I really liked. But the song just didn't know what it was. It was trying to be too many things at once. <br /><br />However, just because its Hip-hop, it doesn't mean that they need to rap. Let's face it SNSD aren't good rappers nor is any girl group really with exception of B.E.G, EXID's LE, etc. <br /><br />For an example, Yuri has a nice, smooth voice that would work . I get that the girls were trying something different and by all means do so, because they are that this point where they should want to experiment. Technically, this is better than Suju who keeps releasing Sorry Sorry each year. However, most of the girls just looked awkward performing this song...the only ones who seemed to work it was Hyo, Yuri, Sunny, and Sooyoung in my opinion. <br /><br /><br />Jade-annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-47328253518617489362013-01-04T00:23:40.649+08:002013-01-04T00:23:40.649+08:00When I first heard this song I admit I was a littl...When I first heard this song I admit I was a little thrown off because it's really not something I'd expected to hear from SNSD. But I do not consider it by any means a bad song. The song could definitely do with a little more polishing but I think the various elements are really refreshing, catchy and bold. As someone who listens to pretty much every genre of music, I enjoy the abrupt changes in dynamics, which is present in some progressive metal or experimental jazz music.<br /><br />Of course, from a strictly pop and mass market standpoint I agree this song can be rather difficult for many to digest. I think what SM is trying to do is really shift the focus of kpop by trying something very different, which I think could have been done in a more progressive manner than the introduction of this sudden drastically different sound. They could have also done a lot better by employing this idea throughout the rest of the album instead of just one song, which I feel makes a listener feel rather cheated. <br /><br />While I think IGAB is a good song, I think that SNSD's second Japanese LP which I consider to be an incredible record, is a much better route to take and is really innovative without being alienating and a great example of what they can achieve musically.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-18275866618898966892013-01-03T17:20:18.087+08:002013-01-03T17:20:18.087+08:00I agree 100% with this post. The parts by themselv...I agree 100% with this post. The parts by themselves were very good, amazing to be honest, but when they added it up altogether, I just had that "Wow, what exactly did I just listen to?" reaction.I think if they had just taken out a few main tracks and concentrated on them like a normal song, it would have been much better. I appreciate that SM it trying to come up with something different now (SHINee's Sherlock and now this) but to be honest I'm not really into this songception thing because I have no idea what I'm listening to. This was a really hot mess. <br /><br />Btw I watched the live performance and I must say it was pretty damn good, but only because there was dancing and colours and costumes and other visual elements to take away the focus from the song itself. It's a good marketing strategy I guess, because the performance was incredibly eye-catching (given that since this is their comeback stage some of the members haven't yet transformed into sloths on stage - you know who I'm talking about) and can attract a lot of people, but for a person like me who puts more emphasis on the music itself, this is never getting into my iPod playlist. I find it really quite disorienting to the ears. This is a complete disappointment. JH106https://www.blogger.com/profile/13523425239193997386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-61506125001588011272013-01-03T13:42:19.071+08:002013-01-03T13:42:19.071+08:00I agree with this Review. I thought the parts were...I agree with this Review. I thought the parts were good and the vocals was great but honestly this song was a total mess. Changing it up every miunte and going from one style to another will confuse the viewers. Maybe next time they should double check on the song before releasing it. Also the other songs in their album has potential to top the charts. Too bad they didn't use it. I'm a Wonderfuls who listens to SNSD and never makes a negative judgement on their songs. This time I was more then disappointed. Good Luck SNSD.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-84108550907327898922013-01-03T13:39:24.077+08:002013-01-03T13:39:24.077+08:00monmonsnow did a great job piecing together the be...monmonsnow did a great job piecing together the best parts of the song and ditching the horrendous raps n stuff. the remix made the whole song flow better... this original one is just messy and they do not fit this grungey concept at all. <br /><br />SME needs better producers...Jay Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-53797915132417139112013-01-03T11:09:57.321+08:002013-01-03T11:09:57.321+08:00LOL. I may be a SONE but some of the comments just...LOL. I may be a SONE but some of the comments just sound flat out comical. SNSD is the group everyone loves to hate, and if there's one glaring weakness to this song, it's that it opened the door for all kinds of brainless bashing because it's way over the head of people who are incapable of digesting the song.<br /><br />Oh, and I absolutely love it when people who know absolutely no Korean, know absolutely nothing about hip-hop, and know absolutely nothing about rapping comment on who are good and bad rappers. Because their assessments are always 100% accurate. Take Yoona's rap for example, her rap line says "I’m surprised, mental collapse! He wants to see my face without makeup. I really like him, would it be okay to show it to him?" Look, I don't know jack about rapping but I'm SURE that line would sound absolutely perfect if it was all "hood" and "rough".<br /><br />No one is saying these girls are great rappers, but if you say they suck, why don't you name a few people who are actually good at rapping. If you start listing designated rappers in idol groups then please just go bury yourself. It's easy to hate, I understand, it requires no effort, no thinking, all you have to do is flame away and look like a hero because, well, the bandwagon of "I Got A Boy Sucks" is pretty big right now. Keep drinking the haterade, it won't make anyone who likes the song feel any worse, it only makes you look more pressed.<br /><br />To Nikki: Great review, one of the most level-headed, fair, and technical reviews I've read. I respect the opinion of people who actually gave the song a real shot and still didn't like it. You're way more awesome than anyone who can't even get past the first listen. Cheers.RageXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17171815906668436387noreply@blogger.com