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All Posts Tagged With "Mar 2017"

Oh My Girl ‘Coloring Book’ Album Review

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An album that brings out the fun of spring, but lacks differentiation from similar Kpop albums.
By Jazmine | Jun 1, 2017 | Music

After reaching the top spot on Gaon music chart for their previous album, Listen to My Word, Oh My Girl comes back in vibrant colors with their fifth EP, Coloring Book. Coloring Book brings out the fun and livelihood of spring with …

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Dok2 – ‘Reborn’ Album Review

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Dok2 serves up 10 tracks that test the hip hop waters with his uniqueness.
By Guest Writer | May 30, 2017 | Music

This post is by guest writer Jara Rowe.

Dok2 digitally dropped a full studio album, Reborn, on March 28th. The release coincided with his 28th birthday. The co-CEO of Illionaire records stuck to his roots and released a solid album …

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Monsta X – ‘The Clan Pt. 2.5: The Final Chapter’ Album Review

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Monsta X shows maturity and growth through new sounds and styles.
By Guest Writer | May 23, 2017 | Music

This post is by guest writer Jara Rowe.

The seven men of Monsta X released their first studio album and last part of The Clan series (part 1 and part 2) at the end of March. The Clan Pt. 2.5: …

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Girls’ Day – ‘Everyday #5’ Album Review

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Get ready to be awed by Girl’s Day’s skillfulness and versatility.
By Afeef | May 22, 2017 | Music

After a painfully long hiatus of nearly two years, Girl’s Day is back to save the day (and their fans). As bold as they can be, they launched the album Everyday #5, which showcases their plucky spirit through sensual R&B …

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Pristin – ‘Hi Pristin’ Album Review

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An album that exudes girl power through cheerful anthems and tranquil, sentimental tunes.
By Afeef | May 15, 2017 | Music

After the debut of After School eight years ago, all eyes are on the debut of Pledis’ second girl group, Pristin. Their debut album, Hi Pristin, is one that definitely does not disappoint. It’s an album that exudes girl power through …

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CNBlue – ‘7℃N’ Album Review

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An album that's never boring, from invigorating, powerful anthems to slow, posh numbers.
By Afeef | May 14, 2017 | Music

CNBLUE is quite unlike most of the Kpop groups out there; they’re actually a true band, playing their own instruments and composing their own music. And they are now back with their aptly named seventh mini album 7℃N. Branching out into …

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Highlight – ‘Can You Feel It?’ Album Review

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If you're looking for cheerful dance tracks or chic, slow tracks (or both!), this is it.
By Afeef | May 12, 2017 | Music

If you don’t know it yet, Highlight is actually Beast, but the group members had to rebrand themselves due to legal issues over the rights of their group name with their former label, Cube Entertainment. Determined, they set up their …

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Seven O’Clock – ‘Butterfly Effect’ Album Review

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These newcomers show so much potential, starting on their journey to success.
By Jazmine | May 11, 2017 | Music

Heads up! There’s a new boy group in town. Seven O’Clock is a six member boy group formed by Staro Entertainment. Debuting with Butterfly Effect, the boys show us so much potential, starting on their journey to success.

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Blanc7 – ‘Prism’ Album Review

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Not a bad start, but needs a bit more polish to be up against other groups in Kpop.
By Jazmine | May 9, 2017 | Music

Blanc7, a seven member rookie group under Jackpot Entertainment is stepping into the music scene with their first album, Prism, which is also the name of their fanclub. So how is it? Well, Prism is not bad of a start, …

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MVP- ‘Manifest’ Album Review

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Manifest is a powerful and statement-making album that shows MVP's tough rookie spirits.
By Jazmine | May 8, 2017 | Music

Debuting in March, this new seven-boy group from PH Entertainment released their first album, Manifest, produced by Avenger Seung, who’s known for producing hit songs for girl groups like S.E.S, Brown Eyed Girls, Nine Muses, and Kara. This would be …

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B.A.P – ‘Rose’ Album Review

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Rose is full of impact, but lacked lasting hookiness besides the title track.
By Angela | May 7, 2017 | Music

With the successful release of their last album Noir in late 2016, B.A.P reclaimed their title as the Kpop act with the most No.1 on Billboard World Album chart. This is a testament to the group’s continued efforts in reinventing …

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GOT7 – ‘Flight Log: Arrival’ Album Review

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GOT7 test their boundaries with a wide range of genres and their undoubtedly improved vocals.
By Guest Writer | May 5, 2017 | Music

This post is by guest writer Jara Rowe.

JB, Mark, Jackson, Jinyoung, Youngjae, Bam Bam, and Yugyeom end their year long Flight Log trilogy with Flight Log: Arrival. GOT7 prove that they have matured musically as they took part in …

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Brave Girls – Rollin’ Album Review

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A mediocre album apart from the “wow!”-worthy title track.
By Afeef | May 4, 2017 | Music

Brave Girls are renowned among underground Kpop listeners as a group with powerful and empowering anthems. Rollin’, their latest comeback, continues with such releases. However, apart from the memorable title track, the rest of the album has either mediocre instrumentals …

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Kim Hyung Jun – ‘AM to PM 5-11-1’ Album Review

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Sultry R&B songs every step of the way as Kim Hyung Jun transforms his image.
By Afeef | May 3, 2017 | Music

Kim Hyung Jun is part of SS501, one of the early day Kpop groups that acted as trailblazers for the spread of Kpop around the world, particularly in Japan. Also, he is a part of the currently active sub-unit, Double S 301. …

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Loona 1/3 – Love&Live Album Review

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Some spotty song production and selection, but otherwise a cheerful listen.
By Afeef | May 1, 2017 | Music

Loona is probably best known for the humongous budget used to create the group. They’ve also drum up anticipation by revealing one group member to the public each month. Although not all of the members have been made known, the first subunit of Loona, …

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