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Shinhwa XI “The Classic” Album Review
Track 1: That’s right (Lyrics by: M Lee Minwoo, Composed by/Arranged by: Kim Dohyun)
“That’s right”, where Shinhwa member Lee Minwoo shows his talent for lyrics composition, is a Britpop song which features a dynamic rhythm and a cheerful guitar string that leaves an impression.
With Shinhwa members’ appealing vocals and rap that match well together, it is a song that refreshes you with lyrics such as “that’s right, fly up to even higher skies, carry all the dreams in the world and fly around freely as much as you please.” etc.
Track 2: Guy Who Knows (Lyrics by/Composed by/Arranged by: Ahn Youngmi)
Shinhwa’s first attempt at this genre, “Guy Who Knows” is a different kind of song where bass is not included in the melody.
Without destroying the charms of the rhythm loop, and as an experiment, it proceeds only with real voice and chorus as an experiment. The lyrics also expresses the pitiful love confession of a man who falls in love with an attached woman.
3. This Love [title song] (Lyrics by: Brian Kim, Composed & Arranged by: Lee McCutcheon, Andrew Jackson, James Flannigan)
This album’s title song is a present from Britain’s top music team Andrew Jackson and Lee McCuthcheon, who wrote Shinhwa’s 10th album’s title song “Venus”. “This Love” is an electronic dance song with a dreamy introduction and trendy beat, featuring lyrics by Brian Kim, who wrote Shinhwa’s 8th album’s “Once In A Lifetime”, and Lee McCuthcheon, who composed and produced this song. McCuthcheon also personally arranged this song in Britain to fit Shinhwa’s colours. It is a song completed with a sophisticated mixing that is not easily heard domestically.
4. Scarface (Lyrics by: Brian Kim, Composed & Arranged by: D30, Gavin Jones)
As an electronic hip-hop song with a strong sound, it is a song that contains the story of 6 men who hold out their hands to young females who are knocked down by life, hurt and wanting to give up on everything. Eric, Junjin and Andy’s especially intense rap provide an obvious contrast yet excellently matches with the chorus which gives a distinctive tension. You will experience the best sound ever that only Shinhwa can show.
5. New Me (Lyrics by: M Lee Minwoo, Composed by Lim Gwanguk, Andrew Choi, Arranged by: Lim Gwanguk)
If you’re someone who ever experienced love, you will empathise with this song. “New Me” is of the pop genre with an emotional melody and is a song with a sound made up of the excellent harmony between hiphop drum and acoustic instruments.
6. While Smiling… (Lyrics by: Choi Kabwon, Composed & Arranged by: Seo Jaewoo, Seo Yongbae)
A pop ballad song with drums that matches with the sweet melody. The imposing drum that appears at the start of the song matches superbly with the 6 voices of Shinhwa. It is a song different from the standard ballad, sounding more a like pop song, marking the birth of a Shinhwa-style ballad that is easy to listen to. The song keeps you constantly engaged as each member’s part gives off a different feeling. The arrangement was made to be as clean as possible and is a song where you can once again confirm that a singer’s voice is an instrument.
7. Mannequin (Lyrics by/Composed by/Arranged by: e. one)
An acoustic dance song that only Shinhwa can handle, seasoned by a funk groove and brass sound, the strength of this song is its musicality that cannot be felt in electronic music, yet has a soft but solid sound.
Also, with the mannequin as the concept for its lyrics, it appropriately matches the melody and is described to be a song with an atmosphere, as if you’re watching a skit.
8. Hurricane (Lyrics by: M Lee Minwoo, Composed & Arranged by: Samuel Waelmo, Robert Vadadi, Young-hu Kim)
“Hurricane” is a collaboration between Sweden’s number 1 composer Samuel Waelmo, who composed hit songs of singers worldwide, such as America’s Bon Jovi, Japan’s Arashi, etc, Robert Vadadi, and Shinhwa’s long-time music colleague, composer Kim Younghu, who worked on Shinhwa’s “I Pray 4 U”, “Just 2 be with U” etc.
With a strong electro-style beat, a melodic harmony, and a dynamic rap, as it is titled, the song feels like a hurricane. The lyrics expresses one’s honest feelings towards a lady who has fallen in love. Member Lee Minwoo participated in the lyrics.
9. I Gave You (Lyrics by: M Lee Minwoo, Composed & Arranged by: Melody9)
As a song with an acoustic guitar body hit and percussive playing style, it gives an overall comfortable feeling, and the melody of the chorus and piano accompaniment gives an even more refreshing feeling. “I Gave You” conveys the message of remembering today’s happiness and being together eternally. It is a sweet song to be used when confessing to someone you love or when a couple gets married.
10. Love Song (Lyrics by: Sijin, Composed by/Arranged by 동네형)
With a refreshing guitar sound and rhythmic feel, “Love Song” is an uptempo house song produced by 동네형, who produced Mighty Mouth’s “Tok Tok”, “Bad Boy” etc. It expresses the feelings of a man who has fallen in love, with a maturity unique to Shinhwa. Through this song, a lovely charm, different from Shinhwa’s usual image, can be felt.
Credits: Shinhwa Company official site, translation cr. malpabo@tumblr
I think they mean 'TIN case' when they say 'Teen case'. Oh, Konglish, lol. They look soooooo good! Andy oppa is killin it lately omg.
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Date: 2013-05-07 04:50 pm (UTC)On the other hand, SHINHWAAAAA OPPAAAAS ♥ They are the only idols I can call Oppa. The rest are younger than me and I shall forever remain paedo noona, but it's ok because I have these shexy oppa(jusshis).
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Date: 2013-05-07 05:28 pm (UTC)i see you andy, using subliminal messages to subtly pimp teen top on shinhwa's new album!
but seriously, i am excited for this.
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Date: 2013-05-07 06:53 pm (UTC)But what is Junjin's hair? NO!
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Date: 2013-05-07 08:59 pm (UTC)Yaaaaayyy people I can legitimately call oppa~~
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Date: 2013-05-07 11:43 pm (UTC)EDIT: Shinhwa Company edited the announcement. It now says "Tin case" instead of "Teen case".
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Date: 2013-05-08 10:41 am (UTC)Yesss, I love that song!
I can't wait to listen to the album. They all look great in that photo (I can't even hate on JunJin's hair because I'm so excited for this release lol), I love seeing them smile ♥
Does anyone know where I can get a HQ version of the photo?
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Date: 2013-05-08 03:09 pm (UTC)I think they haven't released a larger version of it yet, because I even tried Naver and got nothing.
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