2NE1’s premier: “COME BACK HOME, symbol of 2NE1’s identity”

[benihime99.livejournal.com]

Expectation for 2NE1’s comeback, leaving just one day now, is heightening as fans and experts who participated in 2NE1’s showcase premier “THE LISTENING” are raving about the upcoming new songs.

The showcase premier of 2NE1’s new songs on Feb 20 was successful, and the 2nd full album is geared unveil itself on Feb 26 at 12 am. In the afternoon of Feb 24, the reviews of the premier were posted on Naver Music.

The invitation to the premier was sent to a total of 21 guests, including selected ones from online music sites and 2NE1’s fan club, and experts from various fields. It served the purpose as receiving fair reviews of the songs which were produced after long and hard work. The 21 listeners, the first ones to hear the songs, gave fair and serious reviews of each track.

“COME BACK HOME,” one of the double title songs and of the same title as Seotaeji and Boys’ song, built much curiosity among the fans. This particular song received many good reviews about its melody and genre. Editor Kang Myung-suk of Ize Webzine said, “It’s not limited to one genre but cuts across reggae, dubstep, and hip hop. COME BACK HOME has much impact when it is interpreted in a hip hop way.” Hong Suk-woo, the editor of Spectrum, commented, “The beat and the rhythm enhance the music, and the melody is easy to follow. TEDDY, PK and DEE.P collaborated in such harmony. It is a song that symbolizes 2NE1’s identity.”

The other double-title song, “GOTTA BE YOU” was praised for its mainstream taste. Lee Sae-hoon from Media Bling said, “It’s very 2NE1 and is pop,” while Han Hyun-jin from the fan club said, “It is a dance-pop song which the beat and melody are easy to follow. I think this will be loved by the fans and the public for a long time.”

CL’s first-ever composed and written songs “CRUSH,” “IF I WERE YOU,” and “BABY I MISS YOU” received comments like, “A song of 2NE1’s identity,” “A unique sentimental song,” and “Urban style song that has an impressive vocal part.”

The 21 listeners emphasized that the album takes on a new musical challenge successfully, while maintaining 2NE1’s identity. 2NE1 has always broken away from the norm and tried different genres, and many eyes are on the divas to see what kind of sensation they will bring with their 2nd full album this time.

2NE1’s full album will be unveiled online on websites on 12 am of Feb 26 (0 hour of Feb 27). They will be performing their new songs for the first time when they kick off the 2nd World Tour “ALL OR NOTHING” on March 1 and 2 at Seoul Olympic Park SK Handball Arena.

YGLife

Comments

[gathyou.livejournal.com]

Pleaaase no more articles just music !

[walkingparadoxx.livejournal.com]

mfte toothless

[bamboo.livejournal.com]

Came here to say exactly this.

[erbalurbal.livejournal.com]

2ne1 have been hit or miss for me lately so I'm praying that this album is fire. SM already ruined my life with this shabby comeback for snsd, I don't need to be ruined twice.

[phililen3.livejournal.com]

Now they HAVE to bring it. All these "rave" reviews (how legit they are, who knows). I truly hope that this isn't floptastic. For the sake of the group...

[zuluuluz.livejournal.com]

this album better SLAY otherwise.......
also:

[chanxchan015.livejournal.com]

Lmfao!

[benihime99.livejournal.com]

good lord, his face is so unfortunate

[asnindie.livejournal.com]

[mjspice.livejournal.com]

HAHAHAHH

[bamboo.livejournal.com]

LMFAOIRL

[asnindie.livejournal.com]

This week has been the best week in kpop for a while, so many releases and the live shows are gonna be awesome. I hate on yg but it's worked, I'm anticipating the album like crazy now.

[zuluuluz.livejournal.com]

Mte but please hold me and onion if the album flops

[creepypiecakes.livejournal.com]

Fab baby!

[robalunch.livejournal.com]

Teddy still got it. Black, R.O.D. and Niliria were perfect and it showed a lot of growth as producer.
I really don't know what to expect so I'm very excited!

[unnie.livejournal.com]

askdjflaksj;dfkl

the 2nd full album is geared unveil itself on Feb 26 at 12 am

well! it's past 12 am. is this actually supposed to be noon and it's just a mistake?

[benihime99.livejournal.com]

According to YG life by feb. 26 at 12am he meant feb. 27 at 00:00...

[pimpmysneaks.livejournal.com]

Come on and slay 2NE1 so the naysayers can be silenced once and for all.

[thomaswilmoore.livejournal.com]

"reggae, dubstep, and hip hop"

Oh man, but I want to like it... Fearing this will be a huge let down.

[marsinblue.livejournal.com]

Ugh... Could we talk about this '12am/pm' thing companies/news agencies like to use? Why does anyone use the am/pm system for the midnight and midday? It makes no sense and is super confusing.

I thought it was just me but UK's National Physical Laboratory says it's a nono:
http://www.npl.co.uk/reference/faqs/is-midnight-12-a.m.-or-12-p.m.-(faq-time)

[benihime99.livejournal.com]

it doesn't really make sense to them eithern seeing how YG go confused

[smilez4you.livejournal.com]

I'm so nervous..I hope this album lives up to its hype. Don't let me down, 2ne1!

[racquelle2005.livejournal.com]

Where is the album sobs

[benihime99.livejournal.com]

YG doesn't know how to read the time

[hisjulliet.livejournal.com]

enough articles just give me the music D: