Showing posts with label Japanese. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Japanese. Show all posts

Monday, 2 September 2024

B.A.P - Unlimited

Hello

안녕하세요

(Annyeonghaseyo)

こんにちは

(Konnichiwa)

你好

(Ni Hao)


Unlimited is B.A.P's 2nd Japanese full length album.
On the 24th of June 2016, the Feel So Good M/V was released.
Owned by TS Entertainment
On the 11th of November 2016, the Fly High M/V Teaser was released.
Owned by TS Entertainment
B.A.P JAPAN OFFICIAL
On the 18th of November 2016, the Fly High M/V was released.
Owned by TS Entertainment
B.A.P JAPAN OFFICIAL
On the 31st of March 2017, the Wake Me Up M/V was released.
Owned by TS Entertainment
On the 28th of June 2017, Unlimited was released both physically and digitally.

Unlimited peaked at No.6 on Oricon Albums Chart.
Oricon Sales = 21,710+

Unlimited was released in 3 versions: Type A, Type B and a Limited.
Type A is set out in a Jewel case with a slipcase and comes with the Cd, lyric booklet and DVD.
Type B is set out in a jewel case and comes with the Cd and lyric booklet.
The Limited version is set out in a box and comes with the Cd, photo book, lyric booklet and special photo card.

Track List:
Freaky Sound
Sky Dive
Now
Wake Me Up
Fire Flame
Be Happy
Good Time
Feel So Good
I Guess I Need U
1004
You
With You
Fly High

DVD:
Feel So Good MV
Fly High MV
Wake Me Up MV
Making Of Jacket Photo Shooting
Bonus Movie









I have the Type A version of the album.
The album itself is a good mixture of Japanese version of previous songs as well as brand new Japanese only tracks.

I think Freaky Sound is really catchy, it's really upbeat and the perfect song to get you up and dancing. They fit this track perfectly.
Freaky Sound

Whether in Korean or Japanese I absolutely love Skydive. I love everything about this track and no matter how many times I listen to it, it's like the first time all over again. I don't think I'll ever get bored of listening to it. Also listen out for Daehyun's high note in this version.
Skydive

Now is just as stunning in Japanese as it was in Korean. I absolutely love Jongup's voice in this song, the melody is just as stunning and really suits Jongup's vocal tones. The addition of Zelo is perfect.
Now

Another song that sounds just as good in Japanese as it did in Korean is Wake Me Up. This is another song that I'll never get bored of, the melody, the vocals, the raps, the lyrics and the message are all just spot on.
Wake Me Up

I have to say Fire Flame is one of my favourite original Japanese tracks, I was in love with this song on first listen straight from the get go. And even though I've not listened to this album in so long, as soon as I saw the track name I remembered how much I love it.
Fire Flame

I love how well their previous songs work so well in Japanese and Be Happy is no different.
Be Happy

Good Time is such a good mid-tempo ballad, while I remember this track the least when looking at the track list. It still takes me back to sitting and listening to the album.
Good Time

I've been in love with Feel So Good since I came across it and I love it just as much in Japanese. It's a really catchy song and even though the summer is on it's way out, this song is such a good summer track. This is one of those tracks that brightens your mood and energises you.
Feel So Good

The melody for I Guess I Need U will never get old and is a good example of how versatile B.A.P's songs are from one language to another.
I Guess I Need U

The intro for 1004 is stunning and will always be. When you go back through B.A.P's discography, you will see they had such impactful title tracks.
1004

You is a Daehyun solo track and as expected it's stunning. The melody is perfect and Daehyun's vocals as always is perfection.
You

I always feel nostalgic whenever I listen to With You. I don't even have the album this song is originally on and I still feel like I've listened to it millions of times.
With You

I think Fly High is the perfect track to conclude the album with. I love how upbeat the track is. This track is a perfect B.A.P track. I love the melody, the raps and the vocals are on point.
Fly High

As I've said many times above, B.A.P's songs work perfectly whether their in Korean or Japanese and their Japanese albums always showcase that. While it's been sometime since I've listened to this album, listening to it while posting about it makes it feel like it was yesterday.

Were you a fan of Unlimited?
Do you have a physical copy?
Which version(s) did you get?
What's your favourite Japanese original track from this album?
Were you a fan of the Japanese versions?
Let me know in the comments below.

See you soon!


안녕
(Annyeong)
さようなら
(Sayonara)
再见
(ZaiJian)
Bye

Monday, 1 April 2024

&TEAM - The First Howling: WE

Hello

안녕하세요

(Annyeonghaseyo)

こんにちは

(Konnichiwa)

你好

(Ni Hao)


&TEAM are a 9-member Japanese/Korean boyband based in both Japan and South Korea.
They were formed through the survival show &Audition - The Howling.
Members K. Nicholas, EJ and Taki competed on survival show I-Land, which produced boy-group ENHYPEN.
K, Nicholas, EJ and Taki participated in &Audition - The Howling as confirmed members of the final group.
They made their debut December 7th 2022.
The Members are:
K

Nicholas

EJ

Taki

Jo

Harua

Maki

Yuma

Fuma

First Howling: WE is &TEAM's 2nd mini album.

On the 2nd of May 2023, the &TEAM First Howling: WE Video released.
Owned by Hybe Labels Japan
On the 4th of June 2023, the &TEAM First Howling: WE Album Preview was released.
Owned by Hybe Labels Japan
On the 10th of June 2023, the Firework Official M/V Teaser 1-1, 1-2 and 1-3 were released.
Owned by Hybe Labels Japan
Owned by Hybe Labels Japan
Owned by Hybe Labels Japan
On the 12th of June 2023, the Firework Official M/V Teaser 2 was released.
Owned by Hybe Labels Japan
On the 13th of June 2023, the Firework M/V was released.
Owned by Hybe Labels Japan
On the 14th of June 2023, The First Howling: WE was released physically and digitally.
On the 10th of July 2023, the Road Not Taken Official M/V Teaser was released.
Owned by Hybe Labels Japan
On the 11th of July 2023, the Road Not Taken M/V was released.
Owned by Hybe Labels Japan

The First Howling: WE peaked at No.1 on the Oricon Albums Chart.
Oricon Sales = 191,048+
*YouTube views correct at time of writing post*
The M/V for Firework has so far gained 6,817,430 million views, while the M/V for Road Not Taken has gained 3,101,776 million views, with views for both M/V's continuing to increase.

The First Howling: WE was released in 11 versions: Type A, Type B and 9 member jewel case versions.
Type A and Type B are set out in a paperback book style case and comes with the Cd, photobook and a random photo card.
The member versions are set out in a jewel case and comes with the Cd, photobook, random type A or type B photo card and a student ID card.
Photo books are different for all versions.

Track List
Firework
Road Not Taken
月が綺麗ですね (The Moon is Beautiful, Isn't It?)
Blind Love
Firework (Korean Ver.)
Scent of You (Korean Ver.)


























I have the Type B version and I love the colours, I originally pulled Taki's photo card, but when Skye bought herself a copy she pulled K and we decided to swap as we had each others biases. The layout of the album is pretty simple and basic, but I love the photobook, it's stunning. Each of the members stand out.
The album itself is really good, each track is different and really showcases their talents as a group.

I love Firework, it gives western vibes as well as making me think it would be something TXT would release too. I love the melody and I love their vocals each members shines perfectly. This is one of those songs that always gets me singing and dancing along.
Firework

I love Road Not Taken, it has a darker vibe, which I think fits with the whole werewolf theme. I love the melody, it has a harder sound without actually going hard, it's more like a mid-tempo track. The vocal tones fit perfectly with the melody and it's a track that really suits them as a group.
Road Not Taken

月が綺麗ですね (The Moon is Beautiful, Isn't It?) is such a cute song, I love everything about it. The melody is bright and fits perfectly again with their vocal tones. Their vocals really add to the melody.
月が綺麗ですね (The Moon is Beautiful, Isn't It?)

I'd be gutted if we didn't get a ballad as it can really show how amazing their vocals are and that's exactly what Blind Love brings. This song not only allows me to listen to how amazing they all sound, but for me it really shows how much they've improved since the show, especially Taki and EJ since I-Land. The melody is stunning and I couldn't imagine anyone else singing this song.
Blind Love

Of course if I love the original, I'd love Firework (Korean Ver.). While I do lean more to the Japanese (I always tend to prefer the language it was initially released in), I do enjoy hearing it in Korean.
Firework (Korean Ver.)

I absolutely love the melody for Scent of You (Korean Ver.). For me this is a perfect song for &TEAM, it allows them to experiment with a more mature sounding track.
Scent of You (Korean Ver.)

While I didn't watch the survival show as a whole, I did see the first few episodes and I couldn't bring myself to watch it as a whole, especially seeing how they were being rated. The empty dishes broke me. I didn't want to get attached to the contestants again, I-Land will be my first and last survival show. I did watch the final episode to see who made it into the group, so while I can't really comment no how the newer members have improved at the moment, I definitely love the members that made the final line-up. I love their voices and the dynamic within the group. Seeing how much Taki has changed and improved, shows how much work went into creating &TEAM.
I can't wait to see how their music will grow and progress as well as seeing and hearing how they grow and improve as both as a group and as individuals.

Were you a fan of The First Howling: WE?
Do you have a physical copy?
Which version(s) did you get?
What were your thoughts on Firework as the title track?
Do you have a favourite track from the album?
Let me know in the comments below.

See you soon!


안녕
(Annyeong)
さようなら
(Sayonara)
再见
(ZaiJian)
Bye