Just a small update. I've uploaded 2PM and Arashi's latest releases. If you've noticed, I've started uploading on MediaFire. Hope that doesn't cause problems for anyone.
I also have Younha's 2nd album and SHINee's first album, I may upload one or both of them later if I have time.
Uploaded Requests:
` 01. Love Today - Taru
Korean | Pop/Electronica
2PM - Hottest Time of the Day
Korean | Pop
` 1; 10점 만점에 10점 (10 Points out of 10)
` 2; Only You
` 3; Angel
` 4; 10점 만점에 10점 (Old School Ver.)
` 5; 10점 만점에 10점 (Inst.)
` 6; Only You (Inst.)
Whereas 2AM is supposed to be more focused on vocals, JYP's latest creation, 2PM, is more dance-oriented. Upbeat and in-your-face, 10점 만점에 10점 is mediocre. Vocally weak, while JYP's songs are usually at least catchy, it lacks much power or originality. Only You takes more of an R&B influence. While I understand that they are meant to be focused on dance routines, it makes listening to the music without watching the routine a bit of a bore. An overpowering bass beat unfortunately drones out much of the vocal work. Angel stood out a little more to me - lighthearted, fun, and poppy, to me it is definitely the strongest song on this single. The old school version uses synths in place of the original instrumental which makes their singing sound even weaker. As you can probably tell, I wasn't too impressed with this single. 2AM's single was much more memorable to me.
Arashi - Truth/Kaze no Mukou e
Japanese | Pop
` 1; truth
` 2; 風の向こうへ (Kaze no Mukou e)
` 3; スマイル (Smile)
` 4; truth (オリジナル・カラオケ)
` 5; 風の向こうへ (オリジナル・カラオケ)
` 6; スマイル (オリジナル・カラオケ)
* Tracks 4-6 are instrumentals.
Not being a big fan of Johnny's Entertainment/ J Storm groups, I was surprised that I quite enjoyed this single. Truth is catchy and has an almost dark feel to it set by the static-filled electric guitars. The piano accompaniment adds a nice touch. Definitely one of Arashi's better songs. Kaze no Mukou e takes a much brighter tone, a light-hearted, summery song complete with acoustic guitars. A nice contrast to truth. Smile completes the single, another laid-back, fun track. Catchy, but not overly memorable. Overall a solid single, truth was definitely my favourite track.
