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         Rocker styled bands have always been a favourite of mine for a while now. And ever since listening to "Drawing the line" by Royal Pirates, I have become so obsessed with, I get giddy when I hear news of them...

         

         And now that they have come out with album 3.3, I decided to let you guys know which songs are total favourites, a must listen and gush worthy.. 

so here we go!

        The album starts with 'Let U go'..

but wei senpai, nuuuuuuuu!

        The song is actually a love song that talks about NOT being able to let the girl go. I guess I missed the "Not" part and overreacted there. hheheheheh. Anyway, the song is simple and has a good follow through beat and Moon's voice is amazing, Guitar rifts on points baby, 10 on 10!

The album has a great start and I am already hyped to know what more they can give.

        The second song is titled "Too Fast" ooohhhh I wonder what could they be referring to?

        This song is like techno new age songs that talk about getting high on love and eagerly waiting to see the girl who is the cause of it all. The song has an 'aaawww' moment which you have to listen to find out. hhheheh. The chorus is addictive, so that is an added plus.

         'Run away' is a the title song of the album and by far, it made me go efhheuh. The song speaks of pain and agony and so much suffering and how running towards the girl makes it all somewhat better.. I don't really know about that but its love, and I will run away with you anywhere.

         

ooooppppppppppppppaaaaaaaaaaaa! I am coming!

          The music video has some artsy class going on!. The depiction and the use of imagery in the music video is so clear and on point that it is an visual treat on the whole. This man, James! he so.... fab, when all things burn down and the chains break apart, I am like

         I heard that this song touches an inner cord with the members, I know most and all of their songs show a piece of them, but this song speaks volumes about each members be it Moon and his sibling, Sooyoon and his mother or James facing his own shortcomings. Be what it may be, I choose not to delve deep into that, but that could be what makes the song that much more touching and resonates with their listeners. This is an easy favorite and I recommend that you listen to it,

          Finally a straight down crooning tune with a rocking melody. There is something about this song that set its apart, whether it is the high pitch voice or the repetitive phase "U and I". "U & I" is a love song that you can listen to anytime, any day. When I listened to this song, I just wanted to get up and sway ever so lady-like.

            The song ends with such a climatic finish, I feel I was left on top of the cliff, I was expecting more. 

             As if the concept of love and its risque features haven't been so dazzlingly touched upon before, here is a song that is ever so clear titled 'Dangerous'. The girl, who Royal Pirate is singing about in this song, is supposed to be a dangerous woman, well in case you didn't know..

mmmhmhmhmmhmmhmmhmhmhm!

            But that aside, the beats in this song is beyond the best I have heard form this band. The song builds the tension oh-so-perfectly! I love how the beats go when it builds up to the chorus. This song is such a must listen but I doubt it is going to be a favourite of many. This song goes into goth/ deathmetal mode towards the end and ME LIKE THAt

               'Without you' starts off like a backstreet boys track and that immediately kicks in me the feels baby!

          The song leans more on the mellow rock ballad style which is a pleasant surprise next to all the hard-rock song that came before. The song has the swaying melody and need I say about the guitar solo

           I know they are a band, and that they know their stuff and what they put int their music, but this is musical genius at its best. I MEAN COME ON!. You have got to get the album just for the last song if anything else. The song is amazing and the musicality of it is pure perfection. An amazing love song, hands down!

           Good points I think about the album is that, the western influence in terms of musicality. We know that Royal Pirates are originally from the state and I love the fact that they blend the two sides together. It gives the songs they create a sense of defined recognition and homey feel to anyone who listens. 

         Let me know what you think about the album. Whereas I am going to the garage to form a band of my own..

Money money maney maneh muney mugay! Now where is that contract?              

ADMIN VIRGIL

      Hey guys! how is life treating ya? Oh HO OH I am going good, great even! Look at me, Just look..

   That irreplaceable smile!

   But thank god it is December! Ever since I found out that PSY is making a comeback, I just had to keep calm and wait till his comeback... I was all calm on the outside but inside I was like

      

huff hufff fufhfhf PSY ufhuehuewuhefuhuiefhhef *gasp gasp*

  

        for those of you who are interested about the nitty gritties of details, PSY's seventh album, simply titled PSY THE 7TH ALBUM has long since been anticipated because 1. PSY himself and 2. for his battalion of other featuring artists in his tracks.

    The album has a total of nine tracks which are Dance Jockey, 'Remember You' featuring Zion.T, 'Napal Baji' (bell bottom pants), 'Daddy' featuring CL from 2ne1, 'Dream' featuring Xia from JYJ, 'RocknRollbaby' featuring Will.i.am, 'The Day will come' featuring Jun In Kwon, 'Mister/ uncle Swag' featuring Gaeko from Dynamic Duo and 'Sing' with Ed Sheeran.

Now lets delve into the songs, shall we?



     The album starts of with this bang!-in-your-face-ha!-I'm-better-than-you track, where the big man himself is telling you that he is the dance jockey. the song has some quirky retro jazz notes in the background which is layered with a simple dance rhythm beat. The song more then something revisits the old schools theme. Got me going like.

      'Remember you' is a song for the past, dedicated to your high school loves of the youthful days, if you know what I am sayin'



  the song reminisces the good old days when love and life was simpler than now. Even the melody of the song is more old school, reminds me of the time when shiny leotards and yoga pants where all the rage.. that was where my old school lovers are at, baby!



  Zion.T's voice adds a subtlety to the song as the chorus is more simple and straightforward, his voice really gets to you. I don't know what the concept here is, maybe PSY is trying to showcase the evolution of music from the past till now. Whatever it is, this is a song has a feel good nostalgic vibe to it..  

 

  When 'Napal Baji' started I didn't feel much but when he screamed 'Napal Baji' and the beats suddenly shot up, I knew that 



yas yas yas yas yas yas! SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSLLLLLLLLLLLLLAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY!
   
     the song is funky, fresh bright and has the most appropriate music video I have ever seen! The song if you haven't guessed by now, is a tribute to the 80's fashion of Bell bottom pants or the literally translation of the song title would be "Trumpet Pants". The song's chorus made me feel young again! 



          If the pant dedicated song didn't floor you then this song is bound to push you off with no warning whatsoever! 




     'Daddy' is one of those songs that is meant more for the international crowd as the lyrics basically show off the singer's pride in his brand built name. Daddy is quirky confident and just all out fun song that forces you to let things loose and dance.



or at least nod your head to it.

    quiet frankly CL featuring in the song is more for the eye candy aspect in the music video than the song. She makes an entrance like a ninja or some combat character by doing a front roll flip and then asking PSY where he got his body from. A mere accessory in the music video like all those girl characters in action games.



         All fun and games makes PSY look like a carefree man. But if you have been an ardent follower of the veteran, PSY is not someone you can take for granted. His true musical skills shine through after his title song. 'Dream' is a heat felt song with an invigorating theme around it. PSY's matter of fact style matches well with Xia's crooning tunes. The song is mellow but makes sure to leave a mark...

        When I read that THE WILL.I.AM was featuring in one of PSY's tracks, all I had to say was.. 



         Expectations are high for 'Rockandroll baby' and thankfully, the song does not disappoint but just merely makes it. Like my sensei said "safe but sorry"



    (boy how she enjoyed putting me on the spot)

           The song talks about seizing or even freezing the day and having fun till daylight (I think). Mind you the song does take its own sweet time getting to the chorus, but from then on, the music stays steady. 

          This dance song is surprising not overpowering with its beats but it does sort of get worn out by the end, but, like the song, I don't give a f..... fun!

          Tensions run strong in the song about looking on at the bleak future with a glimmer of hope at heart. Veteran powerhouses coming together about a song titled 'The Day will come' is such a moving number. The song is moving and very reflective. Jun In Kwon's voice in the chorus is more like a mesmerizing chant of a sorcerer putting down an ultimatum. The song is worth listening to bruh and the fact that I am not incorporating a gif to emphasis that means that I am serious. 



           Throw your reason out the window as 'Mister Swag' is here to throw his two cents worth of wisdom at you!
          


fooled you. 
          The song is mildly invigorating and is a happy go lucky fast paced song. Gaeko's intrusions in the song adds a fun twist in the song and unlike the other feature artists who compliment one another, Gaeko and PSY build up off on one another in the song.

           The sly fox put in a GD reference in the song.. oh you! you clever little thing, you probably dig a jiggie over that, didn't you?



      I am guessing the last song is a little something throw in there, you know a little extra for them ladies




       the song is a remixed version of the original song by Ed Sheeran "Sing", the song is unusually for its blend, but doesn't match up well with the originals of all the tracks that came before.

       The album is simply fantastic, truly motivating but not with an in-your-face sort of manner. The songs are simple and relatable.

       I am attaching the full length album for you to listen to. 

Let me know what you think, I am so curious to know what you think about it. 

  

Admin Virgil

                                 
                                           


     Verbal Jint and Sanchez dropped their mini album titled 'Yeoja'. I don't know about you but I like the name of the album, after all it is a word we often use in the blog here. HEY! HEY! 
        

      The mini album contains seven songs - 'Good times', 'Favourite!', 'Spot the difference', 'My type 2.5', 'Doin it', 'Body to body' and 'Good night'. Verbal Jint and Sanchez have collaborated with so many people in this album too!

      The album begins with a toast to all the good things in life. 'Good times' is a song which talks about living the good life, surrounded by good people and eating some good food. The songs disses out the unnecessary things that could possibly get in the way of leading the good life. The song merely seeps us into the correct mood for the coming tracks.

      The second track was chosen to the promotional track and there are many reasons to why it could have been chosen. 'Favourite' is a happy cheerful song that speaks of meeting the one by accident. The song states that the man would be careful this time as his past relationships have taught him plenty. What is unique about this track is it's multiple references- the lines your eyes, your nose and your lips could easily been a reference of Taeyang's' Eyes, Nose, Lips' and there is also the mention of 'Cray- on'- a reference to GDragon, but what possibly takes the winning cake is the direct shout out to Choa of AOA. The lyrics state that the current lady love is his favourite just as Choa is. Not the best confession to make in reality but nonetheless is a daring statement to hear even in a song.

      'Spot the difference' is a song that talks about being in love and the sense of being together with the lady love. The love song is sweet and romantic and in a way does continue with the previous track which is technically a confession. This song has a mellow beat and an overpowering melody. A refreshing song to listen to.

      Kang Min Kyung of Davichi feature in the song of compatibility 'Type 2.5'. This song goes for a more club like feel with its clapping beats and its caressing guitar riffs. The song continues with the theme of love as this song builds on the ideas of "made for each other". Musicality-wise, this song has so much in it and in all is power packed to be a favourite of many.


      My favourite tracks are the coming two songs which all talk about ahm-ahm!

      Bumkey features in this song about a woman who stays in the relationship only for its intimacy. 'Doin it' talks about the girl who hates everything the man is or does but stays by him because he is good in bed. This song delves into the dark side of relationships that have lost their meaning. Not the conventional type of song but hey it was actually nice to listen to.

      'Body to body' or more literally translated as 'Under your ear' is a more heated track to listen to. The song as such talks of intimacy and the acts of such. The song is sung in a whisper like manner as the lyrics glide over the music. Le of EXID bombards into the tracks and adds dynamics to the already visual track. In all, this song is seductive and alluring.

      After reaching new heights with their love songs, the two members bring the album to its close by singing 'Good Night'. This song has a penetrating melody that would resonate deep within. The song is unlike the others in terms of mood, tempo and beat that it is surprising and draws much attention to it. And the album thus comes to an end with is sorrowful departing song.

      Check out the music video above, Chingu!

Please comment below, Chingu. I really want to know what is on your mind.