Okay, as a loyal EXO stan, I'm going to review their newest 3rd full album, EX'ACT, which had been released on June 9th 2016. This is the first album review that I've ever posted, just because.
After XOXO and EXODUS, SM Entertainment decided to give EXO the privilege to have their 3rd full album that consists of 11 songs. The comeback will have 2 main songs, Monster and Lucky One. Such a typical things coming from SMent, they be dropping comeback and debut solo here and there to gain extra money, to cover the absence of income from TVXQ because they went for military service.
I know what you did, fam.
But honestly, I was so surprised and happy and hyperventilating at the same time when the news came out. I'm so anticipating the comeback, like man, I will be doomed and I'm right. I'm totally wrecked, EXO slays.
As always, they released Korean version and Chinese version. Gotta make much money yo yo. I didn't buy any of those. Just download, and done.
You might say EXO songs are a little bit different in genre this time. They try to play with EDM-ish genre. Some people like it but there are also bunch of people who dislike it. When Suho, the leader of EXO, did a V App live chat, I remember he said that he was actually afraid of this comeback this time, because he admitted that EXO change the genre of their music and he was afraid that people won't like it.
"When we make a comeback with the same kind of music, there must be people who criticize it, and when we try to change the genre and try something new, I'm afraid that people will dislike it and tell us to make a music same with before. It's difficult."
So the point is; they know it's difficult to please people. There must be some people who dislike whatever they decided to do. But it's okay, Suho. That's life. #tf
Let's begin!
1) Lucky One
At first, I don't know what to say. I'm speechless because this sounds so normal. BUT then I listen it over and over again and now I become addicted to it. I'm sorry!!!!!!!!!! The vocal lines do the justice, all of them are so good. Let's we talk about the MV. It's so lit, definitely tops Nuha MV chart. The theme is different with previous EXO MVs, there's a story in it. Fans try to make so many theories about it and they sound like FBI agents. EXO looks good in white outfit and they look so amazing as always. The choreo is so lit also, with the bobbing head part. My favourite part is when they sing neomeo neomeo I don't mind. Maybe they mean it as 'no more, no more' but whatever floats their boat. I also don't get the fact that everyone is trying to escape from the room but there is it Jongin aka EXO Kai suddenly dancing in the middle of the hallway, I mean? Sir? What are you doing? Please make a way.
2) Monster
The spotlight of this album, if I can say. My favourite amongst all songs in EX'ACT. It sounds so much like Overdose, because the writer of these two musics are the same, Kenzie! She has written a lot of songs for SMent artists and they all sound amazing. She is so talented. You have to listen to Overdose-Monster mashup on Youtube like seriously, because I played it non-stop since 3 days ago. The song begins with Baekhyun singing "She got me gone crazy," and I'm whimpering. So amazing. Don't be afraid, love is the way. You can call me monster. I'm creeping in your heart, babe. But I love the rap in the Demo version more because it's so much more eargasm but it's okay Chanyeol & Sehun are lit. Don't forget Jongdae's high note too, wow I'm on the floor. AND KYUNGSOO'S YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH PART. IT KILLS ME. Okay, watch the MV below. It's amazing as always and it definitely tops Nuha MV Chart. Creeping creeping creeping... The choreo is so amazing as always! There's this part when Jongin stands on 3 members and sing up there and I'm fainted. Don't forget about Baekhyun's part in the end. Makes all the girls and boys swerve lane. Don't forget to watch the dance practive video of Monster, you can check it out below! I like it so much when EXO dancing wearing casual clothes. They all try to pull Kyungsoo black fashion this time. Interesting.
3) Artificial Love
When the first time I see this title, I was sure as hell going to sue anyone who invented this title because, dude? Artificial? Love? Artificial Love? Slap me twice. I feel so bad after that BECAUSE THIS SONG IS SO GOOD. It's EDM-ish and this is so new to me. EXO never have an EDM song before so I'm surprised. But really, after listening to it over and over, I get the feel and yeah just like that. I like this song. Make sure to use headshet because it will be much more exciting. Begins with Kyungsoo singing, "Artificial lover....," and it sounds so deep and deep and I'm drowning........Love, love, I want love. Kyungsoo sings so many English lines here so I'm blessed. I don't get it when people say they don't like this song. I'm disappointed.
Woah EDM song again. Same with Artificial Love, I understimate this song at first but I eventually love it at the end of the day. It's a simple, and nice, and eargasm. Begins with Chanyeol deep voice, " Girl you got me flying up," with unique musical instrument. The flying up part is edited with the robot voice and it's cute. Girl you got me!!!!!!!! I haven't checked the translation of the lyrics yet but I think it's basically about EXO who fly into cloud 9 because of me. We are happy. Kyungsoo sings some of his lines with high-pitched voice it's so cute!
"Hello angeeeeeeel," Yes, honey? Okay guys listen to this song real quick! It's nice and so EXO. We are greeted by Jongdae's high voice and then followed by Kyungsoo. And then Chanyeol, and then Jongin, and then I'm dead. So much feels. Can't maintain. There's a piano playing in the background like teng teng teng teng teng teng, and it's soooooo cute. Jongin's voice is improving sharply, he is everywhere and I'm glad SMent gives him more lines like what we always expected. Baby won't you stay...
6) 백색소음 (White Noise)
I don't know how to read that title because the last time I checked at the doctor, I'm hangul-blinded, I can't read Korean alphabets. I can only read fanfics. White Noise. Who the hell invented this title. Why you gotta make it as White Noise. I thought it was white nose. This song sounds so EDM-ish also but honestly I love this song so much because my head automatically bobbing back and forth everytime this song is played. The trumpet sound is my favourite, like really. There is "I miss you, babe," lyric by no other than Byun Baekhyun and I really want to slap him so much for making me giggling like rabbit. Rabbit doesn't giggle, Nuha. Somebody loves you...hold on tight.
7) 유리어항 (One and Only)
I also don't know how to read this tile BUT I'M SURE THIS SONG IS MY FAVE AFTER MONSTER. Like really. Begins with Kyungsoo singing skill improvisation that makes me jump from my chair. This song is a mix of non-pop and ballad song I don't know what am I talking about but this song is on repeat since forever. There's the drum playing in the background and I recommend you to listen to this song using headshet to get the feels. One and One and Only...holyshit. Sehun sings "I want you, ain't nobody but you," AND I HAVE TO PREVENT MYSELF FOR THIS MASS DESTRUCTION COMING FROM SEHUN. Next! Listen! To! Minute! 03:08! Because! This! Is! My! Fave! Line! Ever! I'm! Not! Lying! I love Kyungsoo. But he doesn't love me.
8) They Never Know
This one is my favourite after One and Only because it has the same vibe, the same type of music, the same beat, and ballad. Wow I really like ballad songs because they tend to lull me to sleep. But the different is; They Never Know has an EDM part after the reff part and it's so eargasm. Would you dare to cross the line by Suho is so endearing. Love is blind, love is blind by Kyungsoo is so killing emotionally. Let go don't say no by Jongin is so amazing I have to close my eyes. And pray.
9) Stronger
This song is typical EXO, so many people say that Stronger is My Answer 2.0, the lyrics are Promise 2.0 because it's basically about EXO thanking fans for being there for EXO when they were in deepest part of the cliff. I'm tearing up, they care so much about us, about how they thank us because we still support them when they were in a bad situation. And now they are in their position now, I'm so proud. A group with half-million album sales in less than a week after release? Wow I'm emo. And ugly. Everything's just gonna be fine...yes you will.
10) Lucky One (Instr.)
If you want a Lucky One instrumental, come and get it. This is so good I won't lie. Especially the no more no more part but without no more no more. Do you get me? Recommended for you who only likes to listen to the beat. A song for party.
11) Monster (Instr.)
It's all the same like Lucky One instrumental, dude. For you who likes to sing in karaoke, you can use this song as your music. You will like it, especially the part when Baekhyun sings jeonyeuri wa or something, it makes me all goosebump for real. Recommended!
So that's all! If you want to download all of the songs, you can go to this website! Enjoy it! I like all of the songs! But if I'm being asked to list from most fave song until less fave song (without the instrumental songs), I'm gonna answer:
Monster-One and Only-They Never Know-White Noise-Lucky One-Artificial Love-Stronger-Heaven-Cloud 9
I like Monster the most because it has the Overdose vibe, and I less-fave Cloud 9 because it's not as strong as White Noise or Artificial Love. But I definitely love all of them. You better check them out. I wish SMent will release the repackaged album of EX'ACT so I can be more emotional because I'm masochist that way.
Adios!
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