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BoA's "BoA" Album Review

Mar 31st, 2009; 1:30 pm (GMT+8) 0




'BoA', originally titled 'Look Who's Talking' (a track name off the album), is BoA's debut English album and her 12th studio album (inculding Japanese and Korean albums). This album marks her foray in the US market. It is released on March 17th in the US.

rickified - Being an all uptempo track album, it suffers slightly as there's no ballads/slower songs to showcase BoA's vocals. This gal can really sing, as I'm sure most Asians are familiar with her. Backed by top notched producers like Sean Garrett and Bloodshy & Avant, this album is of a certain standard, definitely. As a dance-pop album, it leans towards the Urban side. The Bass is sufficient enough for my liking, which is essential for an addictive song/album. I actually like every song to be honest. =X

dirrtysean - This album reminds me of Britney Spears' Blackout 2.0. You'll sure going to get a blackout from it. As what rickified said, its an uptempo album. With tracks tailored for the clubs. There's not a single slow song!

Tracks
  • I Did It For Love
    rickified - 2nd single. If this song doesn't set the clubs on fire, I dunno what else could.
    airotcivqueen - Sung with Sean Garrett is my favourite in the whole album.
    dirrtysean - To me, its the bestest and hottest track in her album. If her album has only this song. i will give it a full 5 star rating...

  • Energetic
    rickified - Another club banger. As stated by it's title. Uncredited vocal contribution by Sean Garrett.
    airotcivqueen - As the title suggests, the song is ENERGETIC.
    dirrtysean - The lyrics of Energetic is cheesy but a lil bit addictive. But this track sounds just like her other track - Hypnotic Dancefloor. Sometimes i'm not sure which track i'm listening too.. lol

  • Did Ya
    rickified - My fave song of this album. "You shoulda love me right when you had me." "You shoulda love me right but you didn't, did ya." It gets stuck to your head immediately. As the lyrics suggest, it's about moving on and for those who doesn't appreciate you.

  • Look Who's Talking
    rickified - For commenting purposes, this song is co-written by Britney. Sounds like it could fit in the 'Britney' album era. BoA carries this song well though. =)

  • Eat You Up
    rickified - 1st single. Love the Asian version of the vid to bits!!! I wanna dance like her. LOL. A warm up single, it is very successful among the online community even without any promotion back then except for the vids. The song peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play.
    airotcivqueen - Produced by Henrik Jonback who also wrote for Britney and Madonna, has interesting beats and is easy to get the song stuck in your head, however, if you are the type that is anal about bad English, BoA would sound less than good here.


Rating
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airotcivqueen:
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Final Verdict
rickified
An obvious flaw that I could complain about this album is the vocoder used. She sounds like a female counterpart of Kanye in comparison with his recent album. HELLO!!! She can sing and dance at the same time and she doesn't need to sound robotic, unless it's about the effects, which sounds distorted at times. This album is a grower too. Once it hits you, it would be on heavy rotation and you can't stop. Trust me. Otherwise, it's a good album for a night out and to warm up before clubbing. =)

For the haters out there, try putting your own shoes in hers and see that it's tough to sing and dance at the same time. At her age now, she's uber professional and she deserves the success that she has now. =)

airotcivqueen
Overall, I think the album has energised, jumpy tracks, which are easy to listen. Although, Boa could really do with some language improvement, but we can't blame her. She is Korean. Anyway, I'd say this is a pretty good album, basing on the fact BOA only does Korean/Japanese albums usually. As for whether to spin it or trash it, I'd say spin it, fortunately, her songs are pretty fast beat mainly, which covers up her not very polished English, but the tracks are still groove worthy, also, for a fact the videos for some of the songs are really hot, she possesses
great dance moves! Also, her plan to enter the US market has proven to not be a failure, because her lead single has charted up to number 8 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play.

dirrtysean
BoA, also known as Beat of Angel... Judging from this album, i dont see or hear any angel.




rickified's rants:

Jennifer Hudson - Pocketbook

Mar 30th, 2009; 2:40 pm (GMT+8) 1




With 'If This Isn't Love' released a month before around Feb 10, it's really quick to put out a new single. I think it's a great song, but not being properly promoted. A short review on Billboard.com suggest that 'Pocketbook' would be J Hud's 3rd single.

This song gives Beyonce a run for her money. Much sass and attitude could be felt without goin over the top. Produced by Timbaland, the beat-boxing element in the song gives it a little twist. Without a doubt that this song is catchy. My only problem is that Ludacris kinda overshadowed J Hud a little with his rap. But I give this single choice a thumbs up. Being uptempo and all.

At present time, she would be on tour with Robin Thicke in the US. Which brings focus to what Robin had wrote and produced a song for her in the album. 'Giving Myself' is one of the best ballads I've heard in years. It feels really haunting, and the lyrics is great too. This song is a classic in my books. =) I'll be really DAMNED if it aint being released as a 4th single. A strange fact is that her singles are released in numerical order as with her album. LOL

Having recently dealing with the loss of her family, she's still going strong and brave despite of that. My condolences to her. Support her!!!! Her debut album won a Grammy for Best R&B album. =)

Tracks

Rickified's Rants:

Rihanna - Breakin' Dishes

Mar 28th, 2009; 1:30 pm (GMT+8) 5




According to sources, the Soul Seekerz Remix of 'Breakin' Dishes' would serve as a single for the 'Good Girl Gone Bad: The Remixes' album. A really underrated song, the record company was supposed to release this instead of 'Rehab' in the first place. With 'Rehab' being only a minor hit, I could see this song chart better than 'Rehab', given the promotion and stuff.

I LURVE this song when the album first came out and when she performed live with this song in her setlistto promote the album. And I went to her concert back last year when she toured here. Sounds real good. This song sorta fits what she's going through now. =) The Chris Brown incident. A pity. Love the remix too. I've included the Edit version of the song btw, since the Remix album version is kinda long. Enjoy!!! =)

Remixes
*A Side note* - Flo Rida's 2nd album is surprisingly good. I thought he would be a one note, but he has proven himself that he aint. Stay tuned. =)

EXCLUSIVE:

Mar 27th, 2009; 4:00 pm (GMT+8) 2





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Presenting the Top Ten Tracks:
1. The Fear Lily Allen
2. God In Me Mary Mary
3. Not Falling Apart Maroon 5
4. In The Night Jimmy D. Robinson Presents Ceevox
5. Love Story Nadia Ali
6. Diva Beyonce Music
7. Love Is The Look Kristine W Fly Again
8. T.O.N.Y. Solange
9. Candle (Sick And Tired) The White Tie Affair
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Top 10 Billboard Club Dance Play


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dirrty feature:

Lily Allen - "It's Not Me, It's You" Album Review

Mar 26th, 2009; 1:15 pm (GMT+8) 4





Prior to the album release, Lily Allen posted a number of demos in the MySpace page. Most of which would appear as full versions in the album, meaning they made the cut. =)

Being her sophomore album, expectation are high as many albums tend to suffer from a sophomore slump. Most of the songs are written and composed by Lily Allen and Greg Kurstin, with Greg producing the album too. It was released in the United Kingdom on February 9th 2009 and on February 10th 2009 in the US.

First Impressions
Listening once through, it is an impressive album. Lily has grown as an artist and in person since her debut. You can feel the maturity displayed in the album. Nothing to complain about. With brillant, sharp lyrical wit that she's known for, she's gone electro-pop from her previous offering, which is more alternative-pop.

Standout Tracks
  • Everyone's At It - Album opener. It describes about drug consumption for the 'It'. I particularly like the 2nd verse. Sets the tone for the album with it's electro elements in the song.

  • The Fear - A very good first single choice. Spend 4 weeks on top of the UK chart. Love the vid too. As usual, the lyrics is Lily's style.

  • 22 - "It's sad but it's true, how society says her life is already over". Taken off the chorus. Would be a better 2nd single choice as compared to 'Not Fair'.

  • Back To The Start - My fave track off the album. The pulsating electro beats are insane. Has a hint of the modern 80s feel to it.

  • Fuck You - Whoops, am I allowed to type this uncensored. I prefer to listen to every song uncensored. Holds the song in it's original spirit. This song is for all the haters out there. Only Lily could pull off a happy tune and curse at the same time. Strange, but it works. One of my fave tracks too. Cynical like me.

  • Who'd Have Known - A soothing ballad in the same reign with 'Littlest Things' from the first album. Shows Lily her sensitive and vulnerable side. A nice song to dedicate to your partner. =)

  • Chinese - It's means eating chinese food. Westerners always says chinese for short. Getting chinese and watch TV with your partner seems blissful as this song portrays.

  • Fag Hag - Being a bonus track, I think it fits into the album really well. It's a fun song."'We're both in our in element when we're on our knees, whatever the work are." Love the sexual innuendo. =)

Final Verdict
This album is a breath of fresh air from the more stereotypical pop in the industry nowadays. It exudes originality and creativity to the max. The innuendoes and references made are very witty and clever. Who could resist. =) An album to be appreciated. A slight flaw would be with it's 2nd single choice. 'Not Fair' sounds country-like, aiming for the US market I guess.


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