130 mood : TRBL by DΞΔN 1st EP

1. 어때 (Eottae) Outro 

For me, intro of the song is the one that determine whether I would like the song or not and I've never been happier to be wrong in this theory. I still don't quite having sound effect in music but as I really listen to the lyrics, it is actually very clever. Dean's intention of taking the listener to a movie experience is execute perfectly. Although Outro is the antonym for Intro, I think this song is a good introduction of what to come.

2. 풀어  (Puleo) Pour Up (feat. ZICO) (released as a single in 2015)

I know that this song is about sexy stuff but I thought 풀어  (Puleo) is the Koreanized way of saying Pour Up.. it actually means released making the song even sexier. haha I think Dean is high when he wrote the song. It has a bit of psychedelic elements to it. Maybe he was trying to convey that special moment at it's peak? MUAHAHA I have no idea what I just wrote but the song don't sound like coming from a sober person. The build up tension towards the chorus made me think of the scenario of the song.

3. Bonnie & Clyde

Another song with a sound effect in the intro but I learnt my lesson and continued listening. I actually don't know the history of Bonnie & Clyde. All I know they are icon of lovers relationship. I'm getting a bit of eerie and haunting vibe from the song. I particularly like the ending of the song/ The editing of the vocals that have a slight echo made it kind of cool. It's not my favorite song of the album but I do enjoy listening to the song.

4. What2do (feat Crush, Jeff Bernat)

I have blogged this before but I think I wrote that post only after a few listen so this is the updated review. I still find a bit of struggle to differentiate between Dean and Crush voice. Individually they do sound different but when they come together, they sound very similar. 


5. D (Half Moon) (feat.개코 Gaeko) *TITLE



I had to share this video because it's so perfect and flawless to the point of me doubting this is really live. It feels like he ate the CD. I dare say this is way better than the studio version. I love the lullaby effect to this song. I'm not sleepy because the song is boring, far from it. This song has a calming effect that just takes all my stress away. If the song had a scent, it would be lavender. I did enjoy the studio version with Gaeko but this version is my favorite.

6. I Love It (feat. Dok2) (released in 2015)

This song is one of my most played song on my playlist of 2015. Dok2 part is my favorite because it add an interesting contrast. I do enjoy the playfulness of Dean in the song, the song has a lot of ad libs that I really like sing a long to and the rhythm is a good pace. It's quite easy but it's a danceable track.

7. 21 Intro

If Dean is looking for a younger lover, I'm sad. I'm older than he is so I kinda don't like the song. Overall the vibe is fun and full of tease. This song was an instant love because it's the only one of the newer track that doesn't have sound effect.

Overall Comment

Solid. Definitely would purchase the album in the future.

Twenty Again

Memory and Pied Piper were on a heavy side so I decided to start something light and watch Twenty Again.

Episode 1 was good enough for me so I continued till the end. For the first part I was excited for it..the later honestly felt draggy. I could empathize with Ha No Ra but it's a bit too frustrating as a viewer who is expecting more romance. It's more focus on slice of life which is great but I was in for the romance and they only began the romance at the final episode. 

Naeun's character is clingy as heck. Hyemi and MinSoo romance did nothing for me. I mostly skipped their part. I wish Minsoo had more part with his mother. I went to same school with my brother but we don't acknowledge each other. lol Not that I was embarrassed by him but we just very different from each other. I just don't want to make him look worse. hahaha.

I was a bit sad when the way they portrayed how college life was.. I was dreaming of studying in Korea later on in life so I was afraid that it would be my future. Thankfully I read the Korean netizen response that actual college is nothing like that. They seem very positive with mature students and that made me happy. 

Lee Sang Yeon was a cutie. Choi Ji Woo is a bit frustrating. I am a crybaby myself but I find it's weird that she's crying so much and for a second, I thought I was watching a melodrama.