I thought it was about time for a new layout, I was getting really sick of the old one. I'm still trying to figure out how to get a tag list up, so far it's not working. My next rotation will be up sometime in the next couple of days, I'm just finishing up on uploading & comments.
In the meantime, 3 songs for you:
I'm sure you've heard that Super Junior's third album recently released, I've uploaded 2 songs from it. I'm thinking about reviewing the album in full later on, but I don't think I'll upload every single song as most people probably already have the album.
쏘리 쏘리 (SORRY SORRY) - Super Junior
Although I found this song too jarring and repetitive at the first listen, it's really growing on me - to the point that I actually really like it now. Like Don't Don showed another side of them in their 2nd album, SORRY SORRY varies from their typical style. A fresh, modern, addictive song that will get stuck in your head.
Reset - Super Junior
A smooth R&B number. Their vocal work is really nice in this song, soft and melodic. The chorus - Press the reset, press, press, the reset is catchy. There are faint electronica influences, as are present in so many k-pop songs these days, but they're kept in the background. Reset is genuine and sweet.
& a 3rd song from Utada Hikaru's new English album, This Is The One.
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence - FYI - Utada Hikaru
I didn't have high expectations for Utada Hikaru's second US debut, especially after the failure of her first attempt (with the album Exodus) but listening to this song gave me higher hopes. Although I've yet to listen to the rest of the album, this song is wonderful. Rich, warm piano accompaniment, sweet synthesized harmonies, consistent beat, this song is extremely addictive although somewhat simple as far as lyrics go. Utada's voice is smooth and light, merging with the arrangement seamlessly.
Labels: Super Junior, Utada Hikaru
