tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post3756540429768476555..comments2023-08-24T23:30:51.610+08:00Comments on Pop Reviews Now: DBSK/HoMin - "Catch Me"Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694821607097421310noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-74524226343997053272013-07-04T05:25:49.301+08:002013-07-04T05:25:49.301+08:00"Catch Me" didn't do it for me. It&#..."Catch Me" didn't do it for me. It's sounds like a collection of high sounds repeated again and again with some robotic "catch me if you wanna" in the middle.- agree!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02172960438186942238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-36128942421999391002013-01-24T18:37:25.235+08:002013-01-24T18:37:25.235+08:00I agree i do not like Catch Me either.. It lacks s...I agree i do not like Catch Me either.. It lacks something for me. Humanoids works better for me.<br />And i am a DBSK fan. Its just that i expect more from them i think. Maybe i just miss Junsu..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-94276563896637022013-01-23T00:51:41.795+08:002013-01-23T00:51:41.795+08:00MV is boring, just the usual dancing in a box. Dan...MV is boring, just the usual dancing in a box. Dance's cool though, one of the best in Kpop this year. <br /><br />The song, well I have mixed feelings about it. The verses and chorus are epic! The bridge and middle 8 is acceptable, a bit too robotic, but that's what add contrast to the song. The dupstep breakdown however is terrible. It just ruined whatever beauty the piano line was building up in the beginning. And I also failed to see how the dupstep represents the song and TVXQ as a whole. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-84512483188501844202012-12-31T15:20:35.433+08:002012-12-31T15:20:35.433+08:00This is quite true. TVXQ was my introduction to JP...This is quite true. TVXQ was my introduction to JPOP and KPOP and I was not really used to hearing those kinds of songs. It quite a while before I really got into their songs (would you believe, I didn't like 'Love in the Ice' the first and second time I heard it) but since I was quite interested I listened again and again and now here we are. Disbanded for 2 years with different projects & different lives but still a BIG FAN!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-37236806648288523372012-12-08T03:32:25.297+08:002012-12-08T03:32:25.297+08:00I enjoyed reading your review. Didn't agree wi...I enjoyed reading your review. Didn't agree with everything but I usually don't lol but was impressed at how balanced you were about everything. Had to go back to make sure I read it right, that you were 18, and though wow, even more impressive! And then we get down to the very last paragraph, and, yeah. You're 18. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-10529838089498783242012-12-06T16:00:30.240+08:002012-12-06T16:00:30.240+08:00yoochun as main voice and vocal talent? ROFLMAO
a...yoochun as main voice and vocal talent? ROFLMAO<br /><br />are you even remotely a fan when they were 5 because your comment is so full of BS ice.<br /><br />you probably can use being jyj-bias as your excuse, but please be objective at least for a split second. nobody can honestly say yoochun has a good voice. jfc<br /><br />and changmin hired by sme on looks....first time i hear this after 6 years as a fan. you may not personally like his voice, but to deny that he is a good singer is delusional. jaesumin were widely regarded as the main vocals with the most singing parts during DB5K times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-49742278352882224052012-12-06T12:05:17.770+08:002012-12-06T12:05:17.770+08:00I'm sorry, but have you listened to the beginn...I'm sorry, but have you listened to the beginning of "Nine?" I want to forget Yoochun was even there. Even the so called "worst singer," Yunho, might be doing better than Yoochun right now, because Yoochun's voice has severely deteriorated. To call someone a "slave" takes a lot of ignorance about the power of such a word--Please think twice before saying such a thing without really meaning slave in terms of owning and having power over another human being. To also generalize JYJ as more talented is very narrow minded as well... sure they had the middle voices and were mostly the better singers. More talented? that's up for debate. And to be honest, I could just as easily call out JYJ on being Drama Queens that try to sell their products using fan's sympathy as much as they do their own talents. But does that mean my accusation is entirely accurate and conscientious of society? No. And neither is yours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-3184536011459521402012-12-01T12:22:42.447+08:002012-12-01T12:22:42.447+08:00Really gal, it can't be denied that JYJ're...Really gal, it can't be denied that JYJ're talented but saying CM's in TVXQ solely b'caz of the look is wrong, just wrong. Idk, maybe at first, he's chosen b'caz of his good look but he'd already proved he's more than that and surely, he's not only hit one note. Pls stop with 'slaves'. It's so disrespectful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-79612416884700124042012-10-23T20:54:05.491+08:002012-10-23T20:54:05.491+08:00oh god seriously who the fuck are you? SECOND ALBU...oh god seriously who the fuck are you? SECOND ALBUM?!?!?!? I myself suport and deeply love all five of them and I find it so disrespectful that you say second album? Catch Me IS TVXQ's SIXTH ALBUM. Yes, Yunho and Changmin are current TVXQ like it or not... and in my opinion any of the five gods could carry the name of TVXQ very high.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-61032017231112142432012-10-14T04:30:07.423+08:002012-10-14T04:30:07.423+08:00Maybe you're a bit overwhelmed by this song. I...Maybe you're a bit overwhelmed by this song. I was, too, although I'm a fan of TVXQ. Well, actually, many of DBSK's songs, including those when they were 5 members, overwhelmed me at first. Uhm, DBSK's music style is not very trendy and catchy. Many of their songs take you several times of listening to digest. I'm the type of person who can easily get into catchy songs but then get bored of them very soon, often sooner than those songs can get off the charts or the TV. But DBSK's songs get stuck much longer in my head. That's why I became their fan.Pham Kim Chihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11491672621213217423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-62401840418148570982012-10-02T05:46:14.718+08:002012-10-02T05:46:14.718+08:00Hey Nicole, first off I just want to say I really ...Hey Nicole, first off I just want to say I really enjoy reading your reviews, I find that I'm able to enjoy K-Pop a lot more when I read your take on it, and your impressions often help me find a lot of songs I would never listen to otherwise.<br />The only problem I have is just a minor one, but it still bothered me a tad bit. When you mentioned the dubstep in this section:<br />"it gets you ready for the pending brilliance, which is balanced out by the dubstep just before the verse. Honestly, if we were talking about the dubstep alone I would’ve hated it, and actually I do hate it alone as a loop"<br />I was bothered because that part is not dubstep per se. Dubstep is defined unofficially as having modulated and altered bass lines, and the part in 'Catch Me' that you were talking about was merely a dance beat with a synth line on top of it. The synth used could be very easily found in a dubstep song, yes, but on its own it is not considered dubstep, unlike the other breaks that you deemed 'dubstep' in 'Catch Me'. For future reference, and please take this as constructive criticism because I thoroughly enjoy reading your reviews, making sure of the musical origins and genres that you refer to would help the credibility of your reviews.<br />Other than that, I really liked this review, and I hope you manage to evade the Internet Law that's going into effect in your country. I'm supporting you!Chasehttp://newschoolkaidan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-85864740489007019062012-10-01T09:39:14.125+08:002012-10-01T09:39:14.125+08:00Jaejoong , Yoochun and Junsu were the main voices ...Jaejoong , Yoochun and Junsu were the main voices of DBSK no matter what way you want to put it when it came to sheer vocal talent Jaejoong was always #1 followed by Junsu then Yoochun... changmin then ofcourse yun ho.... remember Changmin made DBSK strictly on looks and just because he can hit one high note doesnt mean he can sing ... i think it was ok for yunho to try "to hard" when he had JYJ but now it just looks awkward and he just looks like a brian joo 2.0 (From fly to the sky) legally the homin is only DBSK but in their hearts they are all DBSK ... its just the ones with the most talent chose not to be slaves. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-43814579550354069152012-09-30T09:45:46.314+08:002012-09-30T09:45:46.314+08:00I see mixed reaction cum from ppl.
I liked the son...I see mixed reaction cum from ppl.<br />I liked the song and the vid.<br />Reminded me of gangan style for sum reason lol<br />U-Know Who Has Man Titshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00823875228415881718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-73414283992817853692012-09-29T20:49:53.169+08:002012-09-29T20:49:53.169+08:00I just don't know what is right to say mow, bu...I just don't know what is right to say mow, but for me it's really meaningful to be a HolyShinki. I know it's wrong for JYJ, 'cause they didn't do anything underestimatedly.<br />One thing that I can't deny that My love is only for DBSK, especially for HoMin. For me, whatever they do has its own aim, and I am looling forward for anything they give me. I don't have any idea whether it's an selfish love or not, but everything they do, every songs they sing is precious and no matter what people say and think, I won't ever concern about it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-86352613477727426772012-09-29T05:28:20.401+08:002012-09-29T05:28:20.401+08:00at first i hear catch me song teaser, i really dis...at first i hear catch me song teaser, i really dissapointed.... but after i hear the full song... now i realize if the song really great and the dancing really great to....<br /><br />i won't to compare this song with Keep Your Head Down ... because i like the both...<br /><br />if u really cassiopeia , u must respect for TVXQ Homin and JYJ album.... Dont ever compare them... but always support them....<br /><br />chef anjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238440770464147536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-10817149334380421682012-09-26T09:09:14.561+08:002012-09-26T09:09:14.561+08:00I really enjoyed Catch Me as a song. O.O can't...I really enjoyed Catch Me as a song. O.O can't stop replaying it since it was released. :D Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-40900926846551652572012-09-26T07:37:49.576+08:002012-09-26T07:37:49.576+08:00I really liked this review and agreed with many of...I really liked this review and agreed with many of your points. Basically speaks how I felt about TVXQ and their "Catch Me" album. <br />I must admit, when I first heard "Catch Me" the teasers I wasn't thrilled about their comeback. It's just I'm so used to TVXQ always showcasing their amazing vocals and harmonies. So, when I heard the auotune and then the dreadful dubstep, my excitement level went down. <br />But when the actual full song came out and I listened to it for awhile it grew on me. The autotune wasn't excessive and used properly (meaning to give the song a robotic,strong feel than covering up a lack of vocals). Also the dubstep!! I can't stand the dubstep trend in K-Pop now! But even though I still don't like it, I wil say that it was used well in "Catch Me." It's used to enhance the dynamics of the song rather than as just a gimmick (hope that made sense). So yeah, "Catch Me is a solid song that still manages to showcase their vocal power which makes me a happy camper.<br /><br />As for the rest of the album, it really amazed me how well it was put together. Usually, SM just gives their groups/idols a strong title track and then boring filler. But this album is on par with their Japanese discography! :O Like almost all the songs are great! Just.....Wow! I'm really impressed with TVXQ/HoMin this time. "Keep Your Head Down" didn't do them justice but this album speaks volumes of what the two have to offer on their own! :)<br /><br />P.S. and a little random in the mix: I didn't really like "Keep your Head Down" not only because it was sorta of a snoozefest but also because I felt it wasn't representative of TVXQ as a duo! I love DB5K too. They (along with BoA) are the main reason I got sucked into the K-Pop-sphere. But I understand that now they are split into two groups that are going through two different musical directions. When I listened to "Keep Your Head Down" I felt that HoMin were trying to PROVE that they could still succeed without the other three (now JYJ). And that's slightly understandable, it's just I was expecting them to make a sound for themselves (as two). Also, I got the feeling after listening to the KYHD album that it was more of a DB5K album than a album for HoMin. Ironically, it turned out that a few of the songs of the album were originally DB5K songs. Which did no good for me. So while waiting for this album, I was hoping that they would try to find where they stood in their music and find what suited their voices. Because although it's great to experiment and challenge yourself, I think it's also important to know your strengths. Besides JYJ are doing their own thing so why shouldn't HoMin? But anyway, the main thing is that for me "Keep Your Head Down" didn't show enough of what TVXQ/HoMin could do. In "Catch Me," Instead of trying to prove something, it all (their talent and skills) naturally came out, which automatically made it a better listening experience. Overall, "Catch Me" as a whole is an improvement for TVXQ as a duo.<br /><br />Also sorry for not commenting enough on your blog but I'm always reading your reviews! :)KristyHearts_05https://twitter.com/KristyHearts_05noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-50800835059856961392012-09-25T15:40:26.426+08:002012-09-25T15:40:26.426+08:00i was smiling reading your review, but had me frow...i was smiling reading your review, but had me frown towards the end. You OT5? :((Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-16891438891543724212012-09-25T13:07:04.530+08:002012-09-25T13:07:04.530+08:00I love the way you put Catch Me, but that is my le...I love the way you put Catch Me, but that is my least favorite song on the otherwise wonderful album. I actually hate it...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-61379492057178453492012-09-25T10:14:13.323+08:002012-09-25T10:14:13.323+08:00I think some 'Homin are DBSK' commentors a...I think some 'Homin are DBSK' commentors are really confused... no where did I see that you refused to call Yunho and Changmin DBSK.<br /><br />You're calling them DBSK AND Homin. They are not mutually exclusive. They are DBSK /AND/ Homin. The former recognises their choice to continue as DBSK. The latter acknowledges that DBSK and all the history that comes with the name was not created just by the two of them. <br /><br />I don't understand why that's so hard to process :/<br /><br />Thanks for the review (: I was pleasantly surprised by 'Catch Me' on my first listen - was hoping they would do something more melodious and I love the orchestral elements. But that just made the dubstep more jarring. The mashup could have been smoother. I'm happy that Yunho and Changmin are harmonising more in the songs and amazed they can still do so very nicely. <br /><br />And I have many issues about the MV, but that's more to do with SM's artistic direction than the song specifically.Lhttp://kaerb.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-29463353737302168352012-09-25T07:35:40.950+08:002012-09-25T07:35:40.950+08:00"Catch Me" wasn't as bad as I though..."Catch Me" wasn't as bad as I thought it would be when I first heard the teaser but I couldn't say I liked it too. As you said, a lot of things are going on with that song, but it came to me in a negative way. The song doesn't do anything to emphasize their voices. It's as if the autotune and whatnot has completely covered them. Also, the mv was so mediocre. I was hoping that this a dance version rather than the actual mv. For the other songs, I have yet to listen to them. <br /><br />And I really can't with the "Homin are DBSK" talk going on here. Fans can call them whatever they want to be it Homin or DBSK and I don't think even Homin can fault us for that. So stop your lecture and just focus on the song.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-88689315490652282502012-09-25T05:58:14.825+08:002012-09-25T05:58:14.825+08:00I like your review but you really throw out any cr...I like your review but you really throw out any credibilty when you refuse to call them DBSK.<br /><br />You are disrespecting them badly by not doing them the small courtesy of calling them by their group name. The other 3 were ONCE members, but they haven't contributed to DBSK for 3 years and they have lost the right to the name. <br /><br />Yunho and Changmin consider themselves DBSK, and their opinion is more important than yours, more important than other fans, and more important than the former members. You don't have any say in the name of their group and you don't have the right to tell them they're not DBSK without the others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-85398733169184581662012-09-24T21:46:48.442+08:002012-09-24T21:46:48.442+08:00you mention the song gateway twice, i guess the fi...you mention the song gateway twice, i guess the first one you mean gorgeous?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-5410510456975180212012-09-24T20:34:59.455+08:002012-09-24T20:34:59.455+08:00the catch me mv is awesome! yunho and changmin per...the catch me mv is awesome! yunho and changmin performance is fantastic! some part of the dance is kind of weird but still cool.<br />the song itself is edgy and the chorus is glorious, but i find that the dubstep is kind of boring, so much like the android<br />i haven't hear the entire albums yet, but comparing this song to the keep your head down, i think i prefer keep your head down because it has more dynamic rhytm<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017678973431004838.post-49882773344161912322012-09-24T20:33:24.359+08:002012-09-24T20:33:24.359+08:00Oh lord the "note" is such a throw off. ...Oh lord the "note" is such a throw off. No matter how great/highly your review is about them, it doesn't even matter anymore when you can't accept the fact that tvxq right now is yunho and changmin. Why is it that hard to understand? Jyj LEFT. They left sm, they left the group. They left dongbangshinki. How long are you going to hold on to that "dbsk is not dbsk if they're not 5", huh? Just like how jyj stans want sm to let jyj go, people like you should also learn to let go those selfish feelings about only want to acknowledge them dbsk if they are 5. Jaejoong, junsu, yoochun can't call themselves dbsk not because yunho and changmin are not with them, but beacuse they left. They choose to be jyj for god's sake. Yunho and changmin have every right to call themselves dbsk, not only because they are under sm, but because they choose to be dbsk. Sigh. I can't with your logic. Yeah I know this won't be accepted as a comment but at least you'll read this. And no, I'm not going to apologize for what I've said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com