SKY-HI is back with a rap-ballad “Chronograph“, and this is one of the few in the genre that I’ve actually genuinely enjoyed. That said, the only reason I’m posting about …
Read More »Deep Reviews: CRUSH’s “9 To 5” and “Woo Ah” disappoint
CRUSH recently dropped the music videos for both “9 To 5” and “Woo Ah“, and I had high expectations that were unfortunately unfulfilled. Pretty standard R&B/hip-hop combo, which would be …
Read More »Deep Reviews: AKMU is typical then surprising with “RE-BYE” & “How People Move”
Hopefully one or two of my writers will give Akdong Musician‘s comeback tracks proper reviews, but these abridged thoughts will have to do for now. “RE-BYE” was like Lee Hi‘s …
Read More »Deep Reviews: Gary & Miwoo collaborate again with “Tantara” for ‘Entertainer’ OST
Gary has blessed us with an OST that’s not a ballad, collaborating again with Miwoo on “Tantara“. I’ve had this song stuck in my head for the past few days …
Read More »Deep Reviews: CocoSori mount all-out assault on the senses in “Exquisite”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM2UDAmodUE CocoSori‘s “Exquisite” is a non-stop assault on the senses, and I’m currently confused as to whether it was amazing musically or if I just enjoyed how out there it …
Read More »Deep Reviews: April’s “Tinker Bell” is Disney with aegyo and helium
April turned into forest fairies on a sugar high for their comeback with “Tinker Bell“. The song is upbeat and light and fluffy, which is fine in a way … …
Read More »Deep Reviews: UP10TION catches my “Attention” with trumpets
UP10TION has such a ridiculous name, but “Attention” most definitely caught my attention. I’m a sucker for anything that gives me a slight reminder of that pop punk/ska trumpet sound, …
Read More »Deep Reviews: Sleepy & Bang Yong Guk bring out a summer jam in “Body Lotion”
I don’t have many words for Sleepy and Bang Yong Guk‘s “Body Lotion“, but I just hope this the start of summer jams. PLEASE! Also, while I’m thankful this was …
Read More »Deep Reviews: BAND-MAID steals my heart with “The Non-Fiction Days”
I am so thankful for the Asian Junkie readers for making me aware of BAND-MAID, because their recent release of “The Non-Fiction Days” has sealed the deal for me and …
Read More »Deep Reviews: Nishino Kana has given up with “Anata No Suki Na Tokoro”
At this point, with the release of “Anata No Suki Na Tokoro“, it’s safe to conclude Nishino Kana is just mailing it in, right? I understand that I’ve never been …
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