btob's complete album listening post

[mamamoos.livejournal.com]

the title track isn't showing up for whatever reason so here

here's info on the members' participation in lyric-writing and composition for each track

source: MumbleBeatMusic Channel 26, omona

kings of kpop tbh. i have to admit this album even surpassed my expectations. seems they've made a switch to the more mature/sophisticated sound they sometimes play with for this even for the fun songs and there are some really interesting and chill/jazzy tracks, esp for kpop. i'm so impressed. i'm up to track 8 and there honestly hasn't been a single dud so far. would definitely recommend anybody check this out, fan or not

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[peacefulscream.livejournal.com]

I can't wait to buy this album on iTunes.

[imienazwisko.livejournal.com]

thanks op for the post <3 at once i'm not the only one posting on them lol.

i like how diverse this album is. like they go from acapella to new jack swing, how? how many groups can pull off so many styles on their album. and compose half of it at the top of that?

also i think hyunsik heard of vaporwave, the beginning of summer romance sounds like some saint pepsi classic

and seriously peniel has so many lines? and he doesn't feel out of place? i think we need to thank their japanese producers, he had many parts on mirai album and thanks to that i think he finally found how his footing in the group

mellostop translated the lyrics already (http://mellostop.tumblr.com/tagged/lyrics). i'm in love with ilhoon's solo, he needs more recognition for his writing skills:
The only thing that comforts me at least is
my smart phone that I hold in my hand when I open my eyes in the morning
Uh I reach out my hand but
because there’s so many things that people have grasped in their hands,
there aren’t any more hands to reach other
tbh how many idol rappers could write lyrics from a girl's pov like he does for clc

i can't wait for my copy to arrive, album is thick af and i just want to have it in my hands already <3

[mamamoos.livejournal.com]

you're more than welcome haha! i was happy to get to post this flawless album

btob's own compositions are already above average kpop quality but this is just a whole new level tbh and lmao yeah i always liked hyunsik's sound but it was a lil generic until now. there are some parts of this album i haven't really heard in kpop before

i am so happy for peniel and he really shined in the mv. he sounds great in it's okay too

wow that was fast! i was really excited for the lyrics to ilhoon's solo esp i'm going 2 read them now

i'm trying to justify buying it to myself while i'm saving money :') i definitely hope to own it at some point

[bubblyshades.livejournal.com]

thank you for posting the link to the translation!

just finished reading the trans for Ilhoon's solo and his lyrics read so honest and intimate. they add a bittersweet tinge to the song, but I like it.

[dafairyness.livejournal.com]

summer romance is so cheesy
a capella btob for life! acoustic btob for life! new jack swing btob for life!
I can't tell if sungjae has just that many more lines now or if his voice has actually morphed into hyunsik's.

[mamamoos.livejournal.com]

hah i actually somehow got hyunsik and changsub confused at times?? just shows how good they all are :')

[imienazwisko.livejournal.com]

sungjae and hyunsik always sounded alike, i learned to distinguish tem by breathing technique. plus sngjae is more velvet-y(?) while hyunsik is more, idk, like sand?

[dafairyness.livejournal.com]

sungjae's voice is warmer (or something?) but sometimes I just have no idea who is who. And cube is definitely milking sungjae's newfound popularity on this album, which is probably the smartest thing cube has done for this group.

[mamamoos.livejournal.com]

i enjoy how they are subtly doing that but not letting him overshadow other members and just generally seeing how he's reacting to all this fame. he's so humble it's really heart-warming

[bubblyshades.livejournal.com]

hah yeah summer romance is cheesy but I still love it

I have difficulty differentiating hyunsik's and sungjae's voices

[bubblyshades.livejournal.com]

intro was nice.

I need a live perf of You Live Well. All the feels. The melody is so pretty, and combined with their awesome, emoting voices the song is just beautiful.

One Man Show is fun, especially the "go go go" parts. good song to warm up to when working out I think haha.

Ahh I want to frolic in the fields with Summer Romance playing in the background ;___; I just imagine running through a field of sunflowers with dandelions flying in the wind and sunshine warming everything lmao love changsub's voice especially in this song

Ah yeah Ilhoon hyping us up at the beginning of My Friend's Girlfriend haha. The chorus makes me think of a Kdrama insert song.

Her Over Flowers is so sweet omgaaaaah. such a feel good make-me-smile-stupid love song. instant pick-me-up song for me.

I love Bogopa too someone resurrect me. this album is literally completing me?? /having a Jerry Maguire moment

Ungiyeoja Diyeoja is fun to dance to. definitely a bop. omg the "YOLO" part xD

Open is a grower for me. Insane acoustic is lovely.

Shake It is ... another grower lol. I feel like the boys would have so much fun performing this song

Everything IS Good. Ilhoon, slay me. What a great way to close the album. I really like this outro. Totally listening to this song before bed, feels like a good song to wind down to.

All in all, I am extremely pleased with this album. More importantly, I hope BTOB is as well. I hope they get recognition for their talents.

[atopworld.livejournal.com]

The Intro.............................O H . Boyz II Men is that YOU? Because, I don't say that about too many groups at ALL. Hyunsik has such a great bass voice, it put me at ease after a terrible day. Intro also reminds me of Shinee's Romance. It was the first thing I thought of when the song opened up.

I love their voices on It's Okay. It's a ballad, and I know that I'm either all in or all out with ballads, but I enjoyed it so much. Very certain that I'm going to let a couple of tears fall while watching their comeback stage.

Live Well sounds like MBLAQ's Mirror? Like it could be the sequel to it.

My Friend's GF....anticipating those translated lyrics..lol. I'm love the Keith Sweat, New Jack Swing vibe happening. I can see them in Hammer pants and V neck bomber jackets with no shirts on underneath, lmao. Gotta refresh my running man.

Her Over Flowers, not sure why I like it, but Peniel sounds very nice on here. I MISS YOU. Didn't think it'd take that long to get to a classic BTOB slow jam. Hyunsik does his homework, lol. Just like I have no shame for loving TF out of Woof Woof, I have the same sentiments for Yo Ho Ho...lol.

Insane Acoustic <33333333333333333333333. I'll never like Shake It. I didn't like it the first time, nothing has changed..lol.. The Outro is good, you go Glen Hoonie. THAT CHURCH ORGAN. PASTOR ILHOON...lmao.

Overall a great listen. I could do without one or two songs....or just one song (SHAKE IT cough COUGH), but I can't wait to get my hands on the album. So proud of them.

[mangomuffins.livejournal.com]

if peniel has an ounce of conscience in him he would meet up w/ his vocal coach more often (if he even has one). it's okay is so good live until his part

[gray-fairy.livejournal.com]

I'm totally buying this. Such a masterpiece tbh.

[in-noctem.livejournal.com]

Struggling to listen to this on my crappy wifi connection in bed but I'll suffer for BTOB

You Live Well is an instant favourite. That rap singing bit was so 😍😍😍 and the whole intro of the song was great. I really hope they perform this.

Summer Romance is really chill and sweet and their vocals really elevate it. Changsub please...

MY FRIEND'S GIRLFRIEND 🔥🔥🔥 what a nice throwback to Wow

Her Over Flowers is so cute and catchy

ok I gave up and got on my computer for this

Insane acoustic let me die.................

OK BUT I really need to hear You Live Well live please make it happen cube!!!

[mamamoos.livejournal.com]

i wanna hear everything live :')

[megustaelmoney.livejournal.com]

this album unfortunately isnt really my style but i'm so happy they are getting so much praise, ive been stanning them literally since their debut showcase

[ellessun.livejournal.com]

I'm a bit of a casual fan, but I'm enjoying this album a lot :) Thanks for posting OP!!

[mamamoos.livejournal.com]

yay i'm glad!

[swhyeon1991.livejournal.com]

The Intro is flawless.
I like Bogopa except the intro was a bit weird to me lol.
Not even gonna write an essay for Insane acoustic ver. And basically the rest of this album.

Also at some point It's Okay was tHIS CLOSE to achieve a real time all-kill (https://twitter.com/btob_iChart/status/615245586313408512), it was a shame but I'm still happy ;_;

[ruddens.livejournal.com]

the intro is SO FUCKING GOOD. would be my favorite song if it weren't for acoustic insane/ilhoon's solo. it sounds SO pentatonix-influenced and i fucking love it.

acoustic insane has me in tears, it's so good, the dream i never knew i wanted /sobs

ilhoon's solo tho...ilhoon's solo has me at a loss for words. he blows me away every damn time. i can't take this song off repeat. i love this album as a whole tbh, the only song i don't immediately love/can tell will grow on me is shake it, which is okay because that was on a previous album lol.

all in all, A FUCKING PLUS BTOB. this is excellent.

[babyjenkski.livejournal.com]

I loved them for as long as I can remember and this first full album is such a treat. Really proud of them. Super talented group.