tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post6552930734083708611..comments2023-08-24T23:30:51.610+08:00Comments on Pop Reviews Now: SHINee - LuciferNikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694821607097421310noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-82805809908198971092014-05-29T01:36:53.568+08:002014-05-29T01:36:53.568+08:00MYCODE:
Just name me with that code you see abov...MYCODE: <br /><br />Just name me with that code you see above. I am falling in love with your reviews. Very nicely written.<br /><br />Anyway, I love SHINee's voices.... and I am having this album on replay.... until now... and pretty much their other songs and albums... especially the ballad-y ones. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-73026215517404354692010-08-15T10:16:18.209+08:002010-08-15T10:16:18.209+08:00I listened to this album the week it came out and ...I listened to this album the week it came out and beside 'Lucifer' and 'Quasimodo' nothing really stood out first listen. After I read your review I went back and legitimately listened to it, rather than putting it as background music(I've accepted that most idol kpop albums suck like hangovers). That time 'A-Yo' stuck out and I had it on repeat for days. The thing about this album is every time you listen you notice something else. At the moment I'm really diggin' 'Ready or Not','Shout Out', and 'Love Still Goes On'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-26579760912621361842010-08-04T22:59:36.372+08:002010-08-04T22:59:36.372+08:00Great review! =] I love how you took note of all t...Great review! =] I love how you took note of all the little details in each song. ^^<br />haha, & my favorites actually match the ones you listed x D Lucifer & A-Yo :) although those 2 songs being on my top list, overall i enjoyed the whole track to their album =]Nicolenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-62253990377671630102010-07-28T21:43:15.773+08:002010-07-28T21:43:15.773+08:00the album wasn't that good. at all.the album wasn't that good. at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-66302116490430848572010-07-24T18:45:52.178+08:002010-07-24T18:45:52.178+08:00It's too bad you're not fond of Obsession,...It's too bad you're not fond of Obsession, that's my favourite song from the album along with the title track and Ready or Not.<br /><br />I also think A-yo, Shout Out, Love Still Goes On and Up & Down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-55773183001262981712010-07-23T21:11:07.412+08:002010-07-23T21:11:07.412+08:00Haha, though I'm more of a SuJu fan, I gotta a...Haha, though I'm more of a SuJu fan, I gotta admit that SHINee really outdid many artists with just this song and album!!! I thought the chorus of Lucifer was kinda monotonous at first but somehow it was still so catchy and brilliant. Plus, they managed to sing the song well live!!! I really love Onew's voice in this!! I'm still listening to the rest of the album, which I am anticipating ^_^ I just wished SME gave SuJu a song as good as this...JCyynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-12924035803025052122010-07-23T20:01:26.546+08:002010-07-23T20:01:26.546+08:00Of course SM put a lot of effort in SHINee's a...Of course SM put a lot of effort in SHINee's album. They're baby DBSK, after all. And yeah, I like how SM is slowly letting SHINee grow up, giving them a song like Lucifer, while still keeping their youth. They're not like all the other boybands who have mediocre vocals but get away with it by just flashing their abs. <br /><br />SHINee's really underrated when it comes to ballad-singing. Their ballads are beautiful. I like "Obsession," and of course Jonghyun gets the spotlight on it. It's HIS song after all. <br /><br />For some reason, I really like "Shout Out." It just stood out to me and I don't really know why, especially since Minho's a sucky rapper anyway. Onew's constant moaning in the background is LOL.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05464874334631151448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-13316217021565462722010-07-23T19:59:03.008+08:002010-07-23T19:59:03.008+08:00Just one day since I published and I get 10 commen...Just one day since I published and I get 10 comments? :DDDDD<br /><br />hotspicykimchi - ATE! Awwwww. I do kinda have a hypothesis that this is gonna turn a lot of people into rabid fans like what "Mirotic" did. :D Don't worry, I DO TOO! So, so much.<br /><br />Mel - I KNOW! I was surprised when I read your review and you said you liked "A-Yo". I was like O.O! :DDD Nah, we have different styles and you know that. Survive? Kinda reminds me of "Strive", actually. :D Either way works.<br /><br />Paul - *dies* OMG PAUL THE DAY YOU WRITE ABOUT KPOP IS GONNA BE EPIC. I wrote a similar comment on PPG though. LOL! Don't you just love it? "LUCIFAAAAAH!"<br /><br />McRoth - It's nice to know that I'm not the only one doing "critical" reviews here in kpop land, it really is. You don't know how lonely I was when I first started writing! Really, I would've been ready to pounce on them - after all the crap we've went through with DBSK and the crap songs we got from the surviving acts. Yeah, Onew's mine. LOL. Or at least his voice box is!<br /><br />Poster Girl - Awwww! *hugs* (uh-oh, Mel might get angry that I hugged you and not her. Whatever!) I know, I hate that in Korea, just because you have a nice voice you're given an album literally overflowing with ballads - it just pisses me off! We share common favorites then, hurrah! I've missed writing, but now I'm just doing it so I don't self-destruct. :(<br /><br />strictlykpop - Thanks for dropping by, I love new readers! :D I do wish they write the music though, not just the lyrics.<br /><br />Anonymous and I can't agree with you said - your opinions - I respect that, and I do see your points. Thanks for dropping by, and taking the time to present your opinions in a civilized manner. :D<br /><br />healy - :D<br /><br />Keisha - Aww, thank you! I love it when I get people to listen to the rest of the album, I feel like my work was "effective". :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11709918197463554205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-2457093496192082132010-07-23T14:53:57.752+08:002010-07-23T14:53:57.752+08:00ah, I just gotta love your review here!
and heck ...ah, I just gotta love your review here!<br /><br />and heck yes, SHINee just gotten better and better. tho I like RDD better, idk why I'm addicted to the song Lucifer. but now I do, after reading your post. <br /><br />it really got me! it's a surprise that Minho was given more lines in the song. Onew's voice is always attractive as always. <br />and Taemin, he might not have that great vocal but to me he's very talented. he's able to show his charisma at such young age. yes, I'm mesmerized by Lucifer.<br /><br />I haven't check out the entire album, but I think I'm gonna do it right away after this. thanks for reviewing ^^Keisha Caryndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631059640757492482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-68045119788286768622010-07-23T14:48:33.188+08:002010-07-23T14:48:33.188+08:00I liked there fashion style which features high to...I liked there fashion style which features high top sneakers, skinny jeans, and colorful sweaters but when it comes to music with sense, I love Super Junior. They know how to dance and they really represent the pop genrehealyhttp://thesoudlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-58890543489161794512010-07-23T03:58:56.250+08:002010-07-23T03:58:56.250+08:00Well, for me personally I didn't like Lucifer ...Well, for me personally I didn't like Lucifer at all. Some songs were pretty good, but I feel that a lot of songs were just plain bad and for the bad song they just shoved a layer of heavy drums / beats to mask how bad it truly is. <br /><br />Lucifer for me is one of those albums where it songs amazing on the first glance but after 3 listens I'm back listening to a DBSK album or something. <br /><br />The songs are catchy but they don't stick at all. Some songs are overly funky that they become tacky. And I also felt there was too much electronic sounds for such a vocally talented group.I can't agree with younoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-64735127156997636072010-07-22T23:55:57.420+08:002010-07-22T23:55:57.420+08:00well, i was waiting for your post about "luci...well, i was waiting for your post about "lucifer" but, I'm a little disappointed.No with your post, but, with this album. With SM´s movement... Yes, remembers Mirotic, but, Shinee´s vocal aren´t like DBSK. they can´t harmonize, and always JongHyun ruins, and Taemin fades. With this album, i remenber because i don´t like Shinee. Powerfull voices, but, Poor harmonize and unity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-46580113001665101342010-07-22T22:46:20.652+08:002010-07-22T22:46:20.652+08:00Finally awake after reading your review (why did I...Finally awake after reading your review (why did I sleep for 4 hours...why), comprehensive as always!<br /><br />Thank you for stating that nearly all SM acts were disasters this year (esp. Nu ABO...all my hype for nothing. At least Mr. Boogie was decent) with this lovely, lovely FULL, stylistically well rounded album.<br /><br />I'm really happy about discovering that the boys are getting more involved in song authorship. Jonghyun wrote the lyrics for Obsession and Onew wrote for Your Name! I'm also soooo happy Taemin sings more (though they consistently stick him in before Jonghyun, who sounds really similar in the middle ranges).<br /><br />And as much as I initially thought Lucifer sounded like some UKISS song, the instrumental complexity (I counted minimum 4 layers of synths and computerized background whatnots) and the vocals made it fantastic. A little upset about the hair, but a summer win.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-40310083356589741002010-07-22T21:57:24.128+08:002010-07-22T21:57:24.128+08:00"You see, if you don't have that many bal..."You see, if you don't have that many ballads on an album I notice the pretty ones more"<br /><br />YES x a million. That's spot-on, Nikki.<br /><br />Great review. "Lucifer" is definitely my favorite, "A-Yo" my second favorite, and then maybe, hmm--well, I'm not sure what would come next, but in a good way.<br /><br />I wish I had any idea who was singing what, but after years of listening to Girls Aloud, I STILL can't tell most of them apart the majority of the time, so that may be a lost cause.<br /><br />It's great to get another write-up from you. Obviously "real life" comes first, but I'm looking forward to when you're back full time.Poster Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07797812846936450135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-71754646603184473312010-07-22T20:48:44.372+08:002010-07-22T20:48:44.372+08:00It's interesting how we reviewed the same thin...It's interesting how we reviewed the same thing, but our approach was definitely different. I enjoy and completely agree with your statement that SM was saved from your/my/the world's wrath.<br /><br />They would've gone down in flames had they screwed this one up.<br /><br />Anyway, SHINee IS SM's young group. Even with all the questionable aesthetics and musical styles, they're keeping it 100% youthful. A part of me wants it to stay like that for some reason.<br /><br />Thumps up on this review! By the way, Onew wants to be my bias, but Jonghyun just beats him by a hair with that extra twang in his voice (which I briefly explained in my review) so I'll gladly hold on to him while you spoil Onew, haha.McRothhttp://mcrothsresidence.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-51106251623392942322010-07-22T20:39:38.428+08:002010-07-22T20:39:38.428+08:00as you know i am really enjoying Lucifer. A lot. i...as you know i am really enjoying Lucifer. A lot. i may even write about it (gasp!). Yyou have finally lured me over!!Myfizzypophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02947668142001550049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-16529316350854582082010-07-22T20:07:37.680+08:002010-07-22T20:07:37.680+08:00I'm kind of shocked that we are right in line ...I'm kind of shocked that we are right in line with "A-Yo" and "Obsession". Does this ever happen? We didn't even talk about it! WOOHOO!<br /><br />Yes, I humbly bow -- this was much more extensive than mine would ever have been, mostly because you can categorize their voices much better than I can. To be honest, the only voices that stick out are Jong and Onew's. When I watched the video, I was shocked when I saw Taemin and Minho sing (brief lines). I was like WHAAAT THAT'S HIMMMM?<br /><br />PS - The Word Verification below is "Stivive" which reminds me of "Survive" which is what you and I both need to be doing at these stressful times of our life. That and "SURB-BI-BERRRRRRRR". ;)Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14093680832174768347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-45048610595332529322010-07-22T16:50:36.571+08:002010-07-22T16:50:36.571+08:00AMAZING.
I missed reading your posts. Like a lot...AMAZING. <br /><br />I missed reading your posts. Like a lot. Haha.<br /><br />Love that, "SHINee saved SME's ass" part. Amen to that.<br /><br />Haha. Methinks, Lucifer reminds me of DBSK's Mirotic. There's this certain feel to it. Or maybe I just miss my Gods so much, I might die. :(<br /><br />And, BoA's comeback is also hanging around the corner, which makes the K-POP scene a bit interesting from the tad it has been last year. :)<br /><br />All in all, one awesome review.<br />Keep it up, Oh Great N.I AM HOTSPICYKIMCHIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11485174656181329422noreply@blogger.com