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Music Review: SHINee's Odd Album


 
SHINee's back! (whisper) 

After 1 year and 7 months hiatus, the boys are back with their new album entitled "Odd". Based on the interview in 1theK's Ask in the Box, they chose "View" as the title track for their new album. Majority of them voted for the song because of the beat that features their youthfulness rather than the masculinity. Indeed, it matches the group's overall concept- fun, colorful, and experimental. You can watch their video below.


Tracklist:
1. Odd Eye
~~~~My eyes on you~~~~~
 The song can be interpreted wherein a guy likes a girl and promises that "his eyes (are) only on you". On the other hand, I also interpreted this song as "Stalker's song". It might be creepy at the start, nonetheless, it gives creates a suave mood. Onew's voice really stand out at the beginning of the song. 


 


  2.Love Sick
 Typical boy band beat in the 90's. Boy likes girl and dedicates the song to her.  Are they going back to  
their "Replay" days?


3.  View
When I first heard the song, Skrillex came in to my mind because of the electro-party vibes.
Kuddos to Jonghyun! The lyrics are quite playful though- "down down view", what does it really mean? The electronic beat gives a playful and energetic mood. It also gives you that feeling- "party time!". The music was created by LDN Noise, Ryan Jhun and Adrian McKinnon.




 



4. Romance
It sounds like a song from Justin Timberlake translated in Korean. It is quite sexy in a modest way. The salsa tempo makes your whole body dance with it. 





 5. Trigger
RnB with robots performing. The music is soulful but because of the modern rhythm it makes the song unique. Minho's whisper increases fantasy and curiosity.
 





6. 이별의 길 (Farewell My Love) 
The pauses at the chorus gives that "ompf" and strengthens the message of the music. The lyrics can be summarized based on its title. 
 





 7. 너의 노래가 되어 (An Ode To You) 
I am not a big fan of ballad that is why I am not a fan of the song. The type of ballad songs that K-pop artists sing at the middle part or at the end of the concert. Wherein, they go to their fans and sort of thank them. Since I want to be fair I won't give a score for this song. Just to make things clear it is not a 0. 




8. Alive
I really love the bass sounds. Just imagined me like a bobble action figure-nodding my head up and down. 
However, the lyrics are quite "cheesy". 


 



 9. Woof Woof
This can be a movie soundtrack of a dog movie. 
Though I am confused, I thought they were looking for the dog then at middle part, they became the dog. Anyways,  just imagine an old hollywood theatrical performance for their concept (while SHINee would portray as dogs).







10.  Black Hole
Remember the song Colorful? Yet this one is slower and not so vibrant mode. Yet, this song can let you dream drinking coffee in Paris.





11. 재연 (An Encore)
My initial reaction-  this song matches girl bands because of the soft and innocent rhythm. However, the boys voices gave justice to the song especially in the chorus part.
I can just imagine SHINee crying and thanking their fans in this song.



  
Overall Average:




SHINee is composed of Onew, Jonghyun, Key, Minho and Taemin.







Writer's Note: The songs and images are property of SM Entertainment. Please support SHINee by purchasing their physical album or digital download (iTunes). 

I am not affiliated to any organizations or companies. I merely did this review as a KPOP fan.
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