NAME : SHINee First Mini Album
RELEASE DATE : 25 May 2008
ARTIST : SHINee (SM Entertainment)
LANGUAGE : Korean
GENRE : Pop
This is the debut album for SHINee, a new group from SM Entertainment (the same company which produced BoA, H.O.T, TVXQ and other successful idol stars). What’s most surprising about SHINee is the age bracket, ranging from 14 to 18 years, which makes them the youngest group around. SHINee, described as a contemporary band, are composed of members who go by the names of Jonghyun, Minho, Taemin, Onew and Key. The mini album has five tracks including a Boom version of the title track 누난 너무 예뻐 (Replay), which incidentally translates to Noona, you’re so pretty (Noona is a term used by guys to address older women or girls). Interesting title, don’t you think, since most of their fans are bound to be noonas, considering their ages!
TRACK LIST:
01. 누난 너무 예뻐 (Replay) (Title)
02. In My Room
03. Real
04. 사.계.한 (Love Should Go On)
05. 누난 너무 예뻐 (Replay Boom Track)
Track by track:
Track 1: (9/10) REALLY catchy dance track! On repeat in my mp3 player… They sound nice on this one too, and actually, they sound really mature on it… it’s hard to tell that they’re all so young. Really talented though…
Track 2: (6/10) This track really doesn’t stand out to me…
Track 3: (6/10) Pop/dance track, really upbeat. I found it bubble gum-ish..
Track 4: (7.5/10) Upbeat dance/pop track, nice but not even close to 누난 너무 예뻐.
Track 5: Same as the title track, only a boom version, which basically sounds like
VERDICT: OK album with respect to the songs (except track1 which is really amazing), but really shows the boys’ talents well. Overall 7/10. But we should definitely keep an eye out for these rising stars!
TRACKS TO WATCH OUT FOR : Track no.1 누난 너무 예뻐 (Replay), which I think we will be seeing on the charts very soon! Highly recommended!
Watch the video for Noona, you’re so pretty here:
Check out the cool dance moves! I like…
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