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15.10.2012
miss A - Independent Women Pt III
I Don't Need A Man is catchy enough to get stuck in your head after a listen. This track is the type of music that kpop girls should strive for. Catchy, strong songs work much better than overly sexualized ones. Madness isn't bad, but it falls into that generic "sexy" sound that these groups go for. Time's Up has a dance club, techno vibe that had me turning down the volume. Ma Style seems influenced by hip hop. The backing vocals were abit grating compared to the other songs. If I Were A Boy was more of that generic sound once again. These girls should stick to tracks like Breathe and I Don't Need A Man.
Rating: 2/5
Recommended tracks: I Don't Need A Man
01.02.2012
Miryo - MIRYO aka JOHONEY
Party Rock didn't strike me as a song I'd seek out. If it came on shuffle, I'd probably let it play. There's nothing really outstanding about it. Dirty has a bit of a girl power anthem feel to it. Saranghae Saranghae stood out the most to me. The rapping parts fit well with the vocals of guest singer, Sunny (SNSD).Revenger featuring Rude Paper is the track I'd likely skip entirely. The background track was often louder than the vocals, giving it an offbalanced feel. Leggo was similar to Saranghae Saranghae with Miryo's rapping being complimented by Narsha's vocals. For me, this kind of sound works best for Miryo.
Rating: 2/5
Recommended tracks: Dirty; Saranghae Saranghae
08.07.2010
Narsha - Narsha
Fantastic features a lot of breathy vocals. I couldn't decide if that was her style or if she was simply out of breath. I'm in love is a soft ballad that better suits her vocals. She still has that breathy quality, but it's less of a distraction. Bbi Ri Bba Bba has a sound more remanescent of Brown Eyed Girls and can easily get stuck in your head. Queen B continues that style, but was a little too generic to keep my attention. Radio Star seems like a leftover track that was thrown on to round out the mini-album.
Rating: 1/5
Recommended tracks: Bdi Ri Bda Bda
