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Introducing the greatest thing to have graced your ears in the last month: Big Bang‘s lead single, “Blue“!
I find it interesting that YG Entertainment is leading their comebacks with ballads. Having been known as the pseudo-hip hop headquarters of K-pop for God knows how long, YG is making very different moves these days, transitioning into more of an electro-pop mine field, a style that’s worked really well for them as a company and for the musicality of their artists.
Big Bang’s the best example of this musical growth, as they’ve literally shed their hip-hop skin for a more commercial identity. It’s not a bad thing by any means, it’s just an interesting phenomenon to see how they’ve evolved over the years. And now, they’re embarking on a whole new journey that I’m kind of excited to venture into myself.
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“Blue” is by far Big Bang’s strongest slow song to date. It’s a very mellow single. “Blue” features a simple guitar riff, a simple chorus, and a simple delivery. It’s just simple and to the point, yet somehow Big Bang managed to execute it to perfection.
Every member has their moment to shine – from Seungri‘s velvety smooth whispers to Daesung‘s sultry voice. I’ve missed this raw realness from these guys and I think they’re finally back to working as one as opposed to working as five soloists. That’s the very hurdle they failed to climb over last year, and as much as the world hated me for saying it, it was true.
However, they’ve clearly done some hardcore soul searching because their voices are melting into each other like they used to, and that in itself is enough for me to die happy.
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“Blue” is tame and somber, but at the same time it’s very powerful. It speaks to Big Bang’s trials and tribulations, both lyrically and musically. I’ll leave the rest of my review for the full album – just know that Big Bang is back, and better than ever.
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Very progressive, they’re definitely growing as artist!
I especially like the chorus.
This song takes me back to what made Big Bang famous. When they vocally and creatively went the extra mile to make sure the group is focused as a whole. After last year album I was so worried they where going to go for the hype rather then what I missed so much. Grant it last year album was something different brought to Kpop music and for that I gave them thumbs up. But sometimes different don’t mean the best.
This on the other hand has made me go awww Big Bang is really back. This song puts me in the emotional state the 4MEN I Can’t forget does (if anyone hasn’t heard it. Please listen to then you would know what I am talking about). I hope this album gives me the creativity vibe Leessang does. I really love this song. And for the first time I feel like Seungri shines more in this song then the others. He sets the tempo with his smooth vocals.
Okay, I know I just ranted on and on. But dang it I’m a happy girl today.
I kinda prefer the hip hop songs that they used to do but this one is nice. I really liked Seung Ri’s singing in this one. Also G Dragon’s. This seems more like a haru haru or lies to me.
I cannot stand GD’s rapping. It ruined the song for me.
Agreed. I wish he sang instead.
One word, superb. I love this song and it’s sincerity, it fits right into what they’re going through right now. This definitely shows their growth as artists and as humans.
Aaah… I just want to have sex with this song and I mean to the song and not while listening to it.
I was super impressed by Seungri in this song. His parts were my favorite. Aren’t there going to a version for every single member? Seungri ver. is going to be my jam.