SNSD - The Boys [MV]

The nine angels of Korea, SNSD, have returned home. With them they bring a new album and new MV for their song "The Boys". Which I have to be honest, on my initial listen of the song, I found it to be quite terrible. Now before you Sones get up in arms about this, hear me out first. If you look at only the verses of the song, the song is actually rather decent. Granted, I feel like parts of the singing sections have a similar melody to Lady Gaga's song "Telephone". Though, I'll that slide for now. But yeah, the vocals are decent. It is comparatively weaker than their previous singles though in my opinion. Also, I'm not sure what they are trying to go with the "cheerleader shouting" sections. Those parts just seem out of place and seem to break up the flow of the song. After School does a similar type of thing in their song "Bang" due it's marching band concept. However the method works a lot better in that song. I mean every time I hear "Girls Generation make you feel the heat", I just want to cringe. Oh and officially this might be the first SNSD song to have a "rap" section. I don't know who's idea it was to have them rap, but I particularly don't like it. The girl's are just not that good at rapping. I mean a lot of Korean girl group rappers tend to be awful, but the rap break in this song is completely abrupt and unnecessary. Although, I will say after multiple listens I have been able to get into a mindset where I can tolerate the song for being what it is. Granted the "cheerleader shouting"/rap or whatever the hell you want to call it chorus and the over repetition of "bring the boys" still bugs the hell out of me. In general, I still think this is currently the worst song on their new album.

Secret - Love Is Move [MV]

The girls of Secret are back with their first official album and have released a music video for their song "Love Is Move". Like their last couple of singles, "Love Is Move" is another song that caries a retro vibe. Though this time they go with a more of a rock and roll/rhythm and blues style song. Which the girls manage to pull off quite well in my opinion. I mean it is a retro style, but they manage to keep it fresh and lively. Not to say retro is bad, but I feel they add enough of their own personal touches that makes the song work for a modern audiences. It's very upbeat and catchy and that's just the way I like it.

Orange Caramel - Shanghai Romance [MV]

Orange Caramel is back and they have released a MV for their new song "Shanghai Romance". The song is part of the group's "Asia Of One" series that started with the song "Bangkok City". Personally I found the song to be at best, pretty decent. To match the Chinese theme it does have tinges of elements from Chinese music, yet the main song itself has a pretty driving dance beat. The vocals for the song seem to go well with the instrumentals and the chorus is "mildly" catchy. Overall it's a decent song to listen to, but it's not really that amazing to be honest.

The Avengers Official Trailer

So earlier today, a new trailer for The Avengers was released. I'm definitely excited to see all the different interactions the heroes will have with each other. Though, part of me is still curious if the rumors of Skrulls being in the film are true. The trailer only really showcases Loki as the villain of this film. Oh well, maybe more light will be shed before this film's May 2012 release.

Brown Eyed Girls - Sixth Sense [MV]

So after two years, Brown Eyed Girls have finally released a new album and music video for their song "Sixth Sense". The girls waited so long to release new material because they wanted to make sure it was perfect to them. Now for the song the instrumentals have a very cinematic and movie score type feel to it. Which kind of adds an "epicness" to the song. Considering that Brown Eyed Girls is made up of talented vocalists and a skillful rapper, the vocals are well done with a slight jazz feel to them. Though I feel in some points the vocals don't really go with the instrumentals. Though as a whole it kind of works, so I don't know you're just going to have to judge it for yourself. Although I will say I don't think this is a song you can dance to or listen to leisurely. I think this song is only suited for events of a "cinematic" nature.