I love love love this song and the whole album! Kyung's got a solo! And it sounds really good!
Ahem, now...we all know this year we just went through BLOCKTOBER again. It totally worth the wait. Let's be serious. These boys had to go through so many scandals and controversies so they really deserve to be the top.
I love Be the Light because it talks about the hits they took and how they got up and walked over it as a team. That's very important and I am proud of them; they never stopped being a team. They just digested everything that had been thrown at them and simply endured the hardships. I guess they found the light now and they know for sure what they want from the future. They are prepared to take on the whole world and turn it upside down. I am glad there are artists like them. Most probably, that's the reason U-Kwon gets beaten up...or maybe it's just because he's the only one in a relationship? Or maybe not? I don't know but I don't really care either. The music is what matters and they have done so much and been through so much that they just deserve our sincere appreciation.
Very Good is insanely catchy. That song captivates even the non K-pop people. I gave it to a few friends who don't really have interest in Korea whatsoever and they liked it a lot. The tune sticks with you and it's really entertaining. The whole song makes you happier and brings a smile on your face. The video is really well done as well. They had a lot of fun making it and we have a lot of fun watching it. There are a lot of elements from other MV's from different companies and maybe they wanted to make a parody out of the idol-ish life in Korea or maybe they just had another plan. Anyway, the concept is pretty good. There were scandals about money so of course, they used them a lot. Raining with money dude! And they actually used that on their comeback stage too!It was AWESOME!
So, everything is pretty and red. I love their new MV's, their new album and their image (which didn't really change; they are our lovely, dorky, stupid motherfuckers and we all love them<3).
You know, I've been a BBC even from the start and never had I thought they will make such an album like Blockbuster. It's not bad, not at all, but it's just so full of emotions. It captures the heart of each member and it's very personal. I admire artists who make music from their own experiences because it's more realistic and when they sing, it captures better the message and gives it to the listener better.
Blockbuster is overall one of the best albums I've listened to this year. They harmonized their voices and feelings very well and each song represents a part of them. The first song on the album is 11:30 which didn't capture me, personally, fast. I had to give it more tries...But itself, the song reminds me a lot of the old times and how relaxing but powerful was the music. Slower beats leave you more attention to the lyrics and I put a lot of importance on them. Because if the lyrics don't tell me anything, the melody automatically drops in my point of view. But 11:30 has good lyrics. Even though the story isn't something unimaginable, it still has a good point and gets to your heart.
The second track is Interlude. There's absolutely nothing I can talk about here because seriously, it's just an orchestral small song which makes the transit to the next song. But I do like it.
Then comes Nillili Mambo which for me is a complete song. It has beats that put originality to the song yet there are also common beats. It's not a powerful melody but their voices make it like that so I have to give them credit for that. It's not something a lot of people do. It's kind of obvious half of the album was Zico's own experience because he showed it at the Showcase but it still has some characteristics from the other members. It did end up as a perfect song for their comeback and it's very catchy. You don't have to be a fan to immediately be catapulted into liking it and even dancing on it. It's just so good. Of course, I do have my own negative points when it comes to the MV but I think I already presented them on BLOCKTOBER III.
Next is Mental Breaker. I recognize, when I saw Park Kyung's teaser I was reluctant to the song. I was wrong. It has catchy and happy rhythms and gives an optimistic feel to the album. It's really a cool song and makes you all happy inside. I am 90% sure you agree with me on this one. I don't actually understand the meaning of the lyrics fully but it's still ok, I guess...I don't understand the dance either but they're Block B so usually a lot of things are cool even though not many make sense.
No Joke is the fifth track. Even from B-Bomb's teaser I loved the song. It's actually my message tone. It's the rapper's song because just PO, Zico and Kyung sing it and boy, wasn't Kyung happy at their showcase when they sang it...oh you little pervert. I always knew you had it in you. In Beatles Code he even said he got drunk with women because he can, because he's an adult. Ohohoho Kyung better take care what you say, people may interpret how they want. But, coming back to the song, like I said, it's one of my favourites. It shows that Block B is serious and the music they started to create is definitely no joke. The lyrics are...alright from my point of view. They're powerful and a little frustrated. Because they want people to take them serious, take them as they are, REAL. I like that.
The sixth is my favourite song of the album, Movie's Over. I love, firstly, Zico's vocals. He actually sings and it sounds good. He did some learning there, it's obvious. I like how U-Kwon and B-Bomb's voices sound here. It's soft yet manly, it gives a good feeling to the song and B-Bomb's high notes make my heart melt. Taeil's voice is no comment. He's such an adorable young man and has such a strong voice. And then, there comes PO's raspy, low voice which sounds softer and it just makes me love the song even more and Kyung's rap and Jaehyo's part which is small but seriously, he worked on his voice too. Yeah...definitely my favourite track.
I find it perfect that Taeil's solo comes right after Movie's Over. They complete each other, you know.The lyrics go directly to the heart and his voice melts me. When I listened to it for the first time I almost thought It's not Block B. The melody seems familiar yet I don't know from where. It's so calm and soft. I also love the piano in it. It's melancholic but at the same time strong and resentful.
After Where are You comes Romantically. From what I know, it was made by PO. Well, dear maknae, that's quite a deep song. The lyrics are very well made. I was surprised how the song expresses the need to find someone who understands you, someone you have always dreamt to meet and how ambitious you (I'm talking in general here) are to look for that person no matter what. That's a deep song, believe me. It's more than the lyrics show, if you read between the lines.
Did you or Did you Not is an older song...not one of my favourites. It bores me a little. The subject in it is a girl who cheated and now there's the question: Did you do it or not? Which from my point of view, is a pretty overused subject . Not in Korea necessarily It has always been overused. When you just got out of a relationship of course you get it out through music if you are an artist. Somehow I think this song is strongly linked to B-Bomb. He's the one who said in Beatles Code lately that he's been dumped and I understand him....in a way. He might have not written the song but there's obvious experience of this kind in it. It's personal. Everything about it is personal.
Halo is also an older song from Block B. I like it a lot and I'm happy they added it on this album. I always thought this song is about how they are different than other bands because they don't fake it and even though they make music that can sell, they don't lose their ideas and how they want to make music. I'm impressed by that, actually. The whole album sounds like Block B but some parts are obvious made to also sell. Some beats are especially made for that, for example the drums in Nillili Mambo. It is silly, but is catchy and people love it. So it's really well made. Well thought, Block B...Zico...:D And this song actually has lyrics that practically screams Block B.
In the end, there are also the instrumentals of Nillili Mambo and Mental Breaker. I already talked about the songs and I listened closely to these two tracks so that I won't be disturbed by their voices. The songs are very well made, like I said before. There's a balance between their ideas, as artists who want to make music and want to be unique and real, and simple common rhythms and beats. I simply love their album. It's not perfect but that's what attracts you to it. Anyway, it has been done with head and emotions and I give them 100 points for that.
I am in HEAVEN! since yesterday I haven't listened to absolutely anything except Nillili Mambo. The MV is so genuine and amusing. I can't contain my excitement, seriously. I just love the intro, with Zico who says 'BBC follow me' and 'Bye guys, Hey ladies, Mwaah!' He's so...awesome. Seriously, he's on my list of inspirational people. He's an amazing artist and he's born with something catchy, something unexplainable that simply makes you laugh at him but at the same time, respect him.
Now, the song is incredibly catchy and has those beats that repeat themselves throughout the song, which, makes it even better than it is. It has some nice parts of orchestra which give it a Pirates of Caribbean's feel and I'm in love with it. The lyrics are well thought and the way they gave parts to everyone really makes me happy. They actually think before making a song or in Zico's case, he feels it.
The music video is one of the best this year. Anyway you look at it, no matter how many times. and I did watch it a lot, still do, there's just one result in the end: it's perfect. It actually has a strong plot and they seem to enjoy it to maximum. Jaehyo and Taeil looked very awkward in Nanrina and I couldn't really recognize some of them because it didn't appear as if they were even trying to stand out a little. It was common. Now, though, I like how they go with the flow and don't give much thought to the camera. One of my favourite scenes is Kyung running after the chicken. It's just so refreshing and funny. they're also natural and I admire that a lot. Zico is back with his dreads but at a closer look...they are not natural...His hair is short and styled and the dreads have been placed in the back for a better image...And here I was thinking Jamaican beggar is back...well he kind of is but well yeah. Their derp faces and adorable expressions, their moves, the swag, it's all so good that I'm even impressed. There's no much dancing, thanks God! It would have ruined the whole music video. The way it was filmed it's good too. I liked the shots and the dynamic of the camera. The ending is attractive too. I haven't seen that coming and I was a little bit perplexed by it but in a good way.
Also, there are some little things that don't really go well...like how the Hell did they lost the artefacts ! They opened just once the case...Also, they are bad guys playing mah-jong and eating lollipops...right, something doesn't seem very bad...
They evolved a lot as artists but also as humans. I can't say they are more mature because lyrics and songs are made in the spur of the moment and through experiences. They had material to use and they used it rather in a distinctive way. They are unique and real. They express exactly what they feel in that moment and aren't afraid to show who they are. I like that and that's also a reason I am a BBC. They never disappointed me and I have a feeling that they will never disappoint with their talent. It's BLOCKTOBER for sure.
They are KILLING me very, oh so, slowly! I was so excited for Zico's teaser, which is awesome and has a lot of feelings to it, and now a teaser for a song from their new album. I swear they are killing me. It's mind blowingly awesome if I dare to say. It sounds really good and badass and everything Block B-ish. I'm looking forward to their comeback stage to actually see them dancing too. But anyway, the teaser expresses exactly what I expect from them. It's something unconventional, breaks any common plot and they look cool.
I laughed my ass off when I saw Zico has his dreads back. It seems Jamaican beggar is coming back and I'm perfectly fine with it. Also it seems for him, there's a Jamaican beggar+ Zico Sparrow kind of concept. That glass eye definitely makes him look even creepier than he is. But truthfully, that's what I was waiting for. Something completely insane. Looks, attitude, power it's exactly what I love in a boys band and they pull off this image very well. I can't wait for their comeback!
I'm so annoyed and too excited for Zico's teaser to appear. I'm re-watching the others and I can't help but contain my excitement. I simply KNOW his teaser will be awesome. Anyway, I've never explained how much I like Block B. It just didn't cross my mind before and I wasn't very happy when they have been restricted and bla bla. You know what I'm talking about. I still can't understand how these awesome boys had to go through something so harsh just because of a misunderstanding.
Anyway, B-Bomb's teaser got me thinking. They must have worked a hell lot to the new album and the songs sound unique and pretty awesome. Also, the two songs Zico 'leaked' are pretty good too. I can't stop listening to Battle Royal. The rhythm, the lyrics, his rapping, it's all so good and deep. It's obvious he learned something from what happened and has grown a lot as an artist. It all can be seen through his music and I'm really proud of him. I don't have enough words to describe the respect I have towards Ji Hoon. He's an extremely talented composer and he can sing if he tries. If is the key word here.
From another perspective, the other teasers express a lot too. P.O's is so powerful and expresses just how Block B will come back with a big bang and show us their talent and craziness all over again. Also, he looks a lot like TOP from some parts. A lot!
Taeil's solo song it's something I'm looking forward at a deeper level because of his voice. The piano sounds very good and I sincerely already know it's going to be one of my favourites.
Kyung's teaser was playful. Just imagine someone coming to you and dancing like that in front of you without the slightest stress. I bet anyone would freak out or look freaked out but seriously, that dance is so silly that it mesmerises you.
Another weird teaser is Jaehyo's. That lady doesn't seem attractive at all. Well, to me, even though I kind of got the plot in it and Jaehyo looks good in that suit, the song is not likeable. I've read other opinions and I agree with them. It's just...no. It doesn't seem to have anything attractive, mostly the lady. The end is awesome, how she flips him off, but still...no.
About U-Kwon's teaser...well he looks really really charismatic in it, with that gun and the surroundings. The song doesn't show much. However, I like his moves and hell, I like it overall. There's nothing I can comment about it, truthfully.
Now, I'm seriously anxious to see Zico's teaser and it doesn't appear already! Aish...But at least we have the two songs...Oh and let's not forget about MTV Match Up: Block B Returns!
