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8 Apr 2014

AKDONG MUSICIAN'S PLAY ALBUM

  • April 08, 2014
  • by Nur Imroatun Sholihat
Kyaaaaa, Akdong Musician is finally debuted. Gained popularity even before their official debut, the adorable siblings consist of Lee Chanhyuk and Lee Soohyun. Their first album went overboard for a rookie, LOL. By their quality, is Akmu a newbie? Its just too cool but still cute. Can't believe Chanhyuk is just 17 years old doing these writing, composing, and producing (he said he has 80 self composed songs when this album released). YG must be proud to have another genius composer on the list. And Soohyun, 14 years old cutie, her voice is effortlessly excellent. Her crystal clear voice is priceless.

It was April 7th 2013 they won the singing competition Kpopstar 2 and April 7th 2014 they released their album under YG entertainment. Guess what? The innocent duo joins the hip hop kingdom, hihihi. Well, they're not good looking as other Korean artists. Thank YG giving a clause that they'll never take a plastic surgery on their contract. Thank to YG these talented artists can show the world their skills rather than their faces. As a YG stan, I’m glad to see these natural born talents on the YG’s artist line.

Since the songs bring the same genre (accoustic folk songs), I cant tell much about the music but here’s my review of Play, Akdong Musician’s debut album.

1. 200%
It must be L.O.V.E 200 percent sure of that
I want you really I mean really
Really, I like you and my reddening face proves that (200%)
Want a song about a pure, naive, and innocent love? The music video is cheerful but ended up painful. Huhu, Soohyun has a pure love to someone whom in a relationship. Thank to guitar sound, this song is so rythmical. I think I know why YG named this song as the tittle track. The chorus is so addictive--Soohyun filled it with a sweet high-pitched voice. With a plot about shy love, this song matched Akmu’s image as well.

2. Give Love
If it’s about you, no matter how small it is, I remember it, I’m a mania
No matter how badly you treat me, you’re like a comic book
Like a romantic comic book, every night I pray like this (Give Love)

Actually this song has been revealed before on Kpopstar. The upbeat song about asking someone to give her love to you. Eventhough she acts like she doesn't care at all about you, you’ll still love her. The chorus part “Give love, give love” is cute.

3.Melted
If the (ice/adults)* melts, a warmer song would have come out
But why is the ice so cold? Why is it so cold?
Why are they so cold
Why are they so cold (Melted)
*Ice/adults sound the same in Korean language.

Literally makes me melted. The melody led by piano creates a mysterious atmosphere. Chanhyuk once again proved his cleverness by associating adults with ice (since these words sound the same in Korean language). How can this immature kid wrote a poem-like lyrics? Soohyun’s clear voice huhuhu. She’s coming to ruin your favourite idol list. Their voices gimme goosebumps :(
And the music video, I feel like crying *sob sob. The first time I watched the MV, I was speechless. The story is about a boy with his innocent dream (photography) met a lot of cold adults. Until later he met a kind man drinks a melted ice. Adults are cold but if they want to lessen their ego, they could be warm too. Even after saw many fabulous YG artists' MVs, I still admit this MV is on another level. 

4. On The Subway
Busy morning and evening rush hour
Wearing my school uniform with nothing to do
Inside this crowded subway, everyone
Starts their day and ends it (In The Subway)

Started with a simple idea: subway is a mini world. On the subway everyone does different things, like a miniature of the world. The guitar melody makes you feel like listening a song while watching other people's activities on the subway.

5. Hair Part
You can become a different person just by changing hairstyles, it’s amazing
Light enters just by opening the curtains, so what’s so amazing about it? (Hair Part)

This one is about simple thing: change your hair style makes you look different. The storyline is about a girl that have been told that she has to change her hair part. After the change, every man looking at her. Hihi, this theme is awkwardly cute.

6. Artificial Grass
Everything looks good. All things I have are looking good
But the reason I can’t be happy,  you know why?
I want to breathe too
I want to swallow the rain and lay roots
Like real grass (Artificial Grass)

They shouldn't be more hilarious than this. Before I read the translation, I don't understand what kind of story artificial grass has. But now I know why they made it into a song. Still proving their musical talents, the melody is easy listening. Anyway, Chanhyuk loves this song the most among the tracks on this album.

7. Don't Hate Me
Should I approach you or not? Should I talk to you or not?
Would this hello sound better or that? Would you greet me back?
I only think about it again today and the opportunity leaves (Don't Hate Me)

How can someone hate you, Chanhyuk? Hihihi. Chanhyuk is totally broken hearted in this song. A girl he loves ignoring him. Huhuhu, please don't hate him :D

8. Little Star
Star, beautiful star, how can I shine like you, star?
Will I be able to be someone’s star as well?
Star, beautiful star, if I could, I want to shine as well
I want to be a small star that shines on someone (Little Star)

Should I tell you that this song stole my attention? The beautiful melody and beautiful lyrics are the things I love. The part when Soohyun slowly speaks “Please let my star raise on your night” is heartwarming. :D

9. Anyway
Even when I fell for you at first sight, I still acted chic
But after I come home, I regretted it
I don’t think we’ll ever meet again
Why did I just let you pass? I should’ve at least asked for directions
Where do you live? Please guide me (Anyway)

Anyway, I still stuck at this album till the 9th track called “Anyway”. Hmm, since I can't find a bad song in this album, I know why YG said that choosing a tittle track never be this hard. Hihihi. Sometimes, someone who coincidentally we meet is someone attracts our heart. Still we can't approach him: this song represents that kind of situation. The melody sends "i-want-to-know-about-you" vibe clearly.

10. Idea
My head can’t follow along with my heart these days
I’m really motivated but I’m out of ideas
Is there anyone who wants to be the subject of my story? (Idea)

“Is there anyone who wants to be the subject of my story?”. Chanhyuk, let me borrow these words.

11. Galaxy
Galaxy, wanna take a walk with me?
Wanna cross the twinkling Milky Way and hold hands and walk with me? (Galaxy)

Created before their debut, even became Samsung S4 commercial song, Galaxy is an easy to hum along song. As the last song, Galaxy successfully closes the album. 

Well, I dont think I need to reveal my compliments about this album. It just stole my heart. Listen to it and you'll feel the same way as me. Enjoy the songs :)
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(Lyrics translation credited to http://popgasa.com/)
image source: Akdong Musician's facebook

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