You can hear the same sound. It opens with a major scale but shifts to a minor scale during the chorus, and the composition technique that is strong with sentimental vibe is no different than their last single 'Lost N Found'. Although it is by the same composer, it's not a welcome form right away. If we are talking preferential, excluding the bridge part, they remove a considerable amount of orchestral composition and arrange synth elaborately. Through this, the speed increases and the lyrics are used to support the retro mood of the song. This is a production that is familiar with 'Hi~', 'That Day', and 'Now, We'.
The lyrics that find nice figure of speech from our everyday life is also becoming plain, the melody that has no part that stands out is also not appealing. Their purpose of maintaining the status quo is certain, but it's difficult to see this as a meaningful single in their discography and it also doesn't receive notable, positive responses. In order to avoid being the group 'that we loved on those days', they need to be careful to stay the same throughout their career and they seem to narrow down the scope of their management even more. Perhaps the 'group whose music people trust' have missed their golden times.
(IZM is an online magazine that centers around pop music. Kind of like Billboard for pop.)
1. I agree
2. It is a bit unfortunate
3. They haven't released anything that can follow the footsteps of 'That Day'...
4. That's right. I like Lovelyz's songs, but it feels a little like they're doing the same thing this time...
5. I think they're really stubborn [with the sound]
6. The song is fine, though
7. It does sound similar to their previous release, but completely different from their other past releases
8. It's definitely a sound that's characteristic to Lovelyz, but the problem is, that sound is always weak..
9. I think it's a song that people who like Lovelyz's songs will like, but is it similar? ㅋㅋ I think they made this song by taking only the parts that have the strongest Lovelyz feels from their past songs
10. The part where they go all out with the synth in the end is nice. But other than that, 'Lost N Found' is better. I also think that it's nice that they're sticking to their color, but rather than going too safely, I think it's better to do a new trilogy or a fresh attempt
11. I like that they don't change ㅋㅋㅋ Just keep doing whatever you want to do
12. I like this song better than their previous release
13. I really like Lovelyz's songs so I always look them up to listen to them and their coloring is established, but I listened to this song and it's a bit disappointing ㅜㅜ But it's good that they have a definite route and you just know that it's a Lovelyz song even by listening to the intro only
14. That hurts... They do need to change it up a bit. Honestly, among the things that come out recently, I think 'That Day' has been the song that is the closest to a title track.
15. Anyway, if they change their route, they wouldn't have their own color and if they find their own color, they would sound the same, so it's okay to just do what they want to do
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https://youtu.be/9OVZ8cdX5cc
B-side, track 3 Close to you
("No matter how hard I listen to it, this has the title vibe.. The title song for this album is too flat. It's summer soon so it doesn't match the season and I think if this song was the title, it would've been better. It's such a shame, seriouslyㅠ"
"Listening to girl group b-sides, even if people say a tolerable b-side has the title feel, I couldn't feel it, but this really.. I think this is a masterpiece song with the Lovelyz emotions and freshness")
("Why does Woollim always put the ones with the title vibe into their b-side?ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ"
"This album's killing track!!"
"Kim Ina... e.one... can't help but like thisㅠㅠㅠ"
"Please, I think it'll be good if they save songs like this and use it as a title track for a season albumㅠㅠ"
"This has the title vibe, though...")
("Honestly, I think 'Close To You' needs to be their second title track. The title track is nice, but it feels boring so it's a shame .. CTY stands out!"
"This. As expected, the class of solid b-sides that never disappoint. Track #3 of any Lovelyz's album is the truth (Cameo, Triangle, Bizarre, Like U, etc.)"
"This song is the best in this album! The title is also good, but it feels as if it's boring, so I think it would've been nice if this song was the titleㅠ")
Destiny - Heart
WoW - Cameo
That Day - Bizarre
Lost N Found - Like U
[theqoo] Lots of people are saying that Lovelyz's title track this time was not well picked.JPG
1. For me, their titles have the title song vibe in a landslide victory. Is it 'WoW'? I'm not too sure about that oneㅇㅇ
2. I don't know about the others, but 'Destiny' is a masterpiece, thoughㅠㅠ I liked it so much
3. Woollim really likes delicate.. sentimental......
4. 'Beautiful Days' sounds like a title song, though. Track 3
is good
5. I like Lovelyz's b-sides, but there's a reason why b-sides are b-sides. It's really similar to an image of something that you get bored of soon
6. 'That Day' was good...!!!!!! 'Lost N Found' was even better
7. I didn't even know they released something.. Don't they promote it?
8. But 'Heart' is....such a waste
9. There's a high probability that the person who's responsible for deciding the comeback time and the title song works from home. They're mainly at home so they're late at feeling the seasons
10. For Lovelyz, the problem is that they don't match the season, rather than anything else....ㅠㅠ I love the song, so it's unfortunate...
∟You're not talking about this song, right....? A summer song doesn't have to be cheerful
11. Oh, I found a good song. It's good
12. I think the most unfortunate thing is 'Heart' ㅠㅜ It's freaking good....
13. I just don't know if this title song is good. The song and the lyrics are too mediocre...I hope they'll do betterㅜㅜ
14. They picked a good title track, though. The quality of the b-sides don't lose out to the title, so we're hearing this ㅋㅋ
15. 'Close To You' is good, but should I say that the vibe is a bit different from Lovelyz? Like it would easily fit other girl groups?? Their current title track definitely has that Lovelyz feels, so I think it fits to be their title track
16. I still think 'Cameo' is such a waste.. Their other titles were much better
17. Eh, crazy, I didn't listen to anything of theirs after 'Destiny' but 'Close To You' is such a freaking masterpiece. It's legendary from the first 10 seconds
18. Their title song this time is just not good
19. No, I came to know that Lovelyz's new song came out because I read this post and I gave it a listen just now, and is their agency crazy;;; I don't even know what song is the title track and, for real, the song after that is better
20. I can't relate with 'Destiny'.. I liked it
21. Even this time, their title track feels like a b-side
22. Comparing to the current season, it just feels a bit depressing.......The synth overload that has become their signature sound is also not good..........Anyway, it's just that.
23. The title song is way better, though ;;
24. Aside from 'WoW'-'Cameo', everything feels more like a title track, though? Especially, what are you saying about 'Bizarre' ㅋㅋㅋ 'Bizarre' is a good b-side but if it's more than that it won't work
25. The sense of season is such a shame with this one too ㅠㅠㅠ So I'm not the only one who thinks that 'Close To You' feels more like a title track
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I'm happy that Lovelyz releases something that has their unique emotions and color, and other teams are doing a lot of public-friendly, bright songs, so I think I like that they keep doing the pure and delicate concept with the minor vibe that they've been known for. Even if the public doesn't know, their musicality and fine quality receive good evaluations from experts and I think the real value of Lovelyz's music will be known someday. Actually, when 1Piece were the ones making Lovelyz's music, I didn't know how the public reviews were, but their musical perfection has really been praised by experts.
1. Isn't Lovelyz too senior to be recognized someday?ㅠㅠI think they need to have a public-friendly song..
∟ Other teams are doing enough public-friendly songs so I think there needs to be this kind of team with their own musical color. I think, for me, it'd be unfortunate if they shifted directions and came out with a song with a public appeal. I've always liked Lovelyz's unique music, so.
2. Personally, it's not bad, but I don't think there's a part that hits? and memorable like 'Lost N Found'
∟ I think the impactful part is BabSol's high note
∟ But I don't even remember that part..ㅜㅜ Seriously, it's just clear that even after listening to the song several times that there's no part that's memorable, so the song itself is forgettable..
3. I'm a fan but personally, it was a bit unfortunate ㅠㅠㅠ I had hoped for a memorable part like 'Ah-Choo' ㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜ But when I keep listening to it, it's really good. Guys, please listen to it a lot !!!!♡♡♡♡
∟ If they came out with a song like 'Ah-Choo', 1Piece has to pour their soul into the melody.
4. It's good, but I like the b-sides better...There's always a b-side that feels like a title track, so it's such a shame...I wondered if, with the song's vibe, this song would be better released in the fall..Seeing now, the members said they really wanted to win #1 and they seemed desperate so it was so sad..I hope Woollim will think about the public just a little bit. Aren't the girls almost 5 years into their career too?
∟ If they want to grab the public's attention, their core would match moreㅠㅠㅠㅠIt's such a waste of the members' skills
∟ But this song really isn't something that would be released during summer. That's a shame. Even with 'Destiny', the quality of that song is great but it was released in summer
∟ Lee Jungyeop doesn't know minor feels...No, seriously. 'Destiny' had minor feels too but that masterpiece was released in the hot May-June and for that reason, it's better to have 'LOVE GAME' as a title or release a song like 'Wag-zak'. Isn't it safer to catch the public's attention and then do music that you want to do..? I'm so frustrated
5. I think that each of their song was great, it's just that they lack public appeal...But even the members and fans want a #1 now, so wouldn't having public appeal be better? That's what I thought
6. I'm not a fan, but personally, their song this time is really my styleㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
7. This is the first time that the members directly mention their desire to win #1, but even without that, I think this song needed public appeal, but it's too minor that I was surprised. I saw that 'That Day' had enough Lovelyz color while also being public friendly, and the next song was like that too, so why did they suddenly go a complete minor....The song itself is good, but because they missed the public appeal, the indicator that we see is only that it's unfortunate
8. But if you look at a few communities, it looks like they're talking about how they keep having good songs since debut so I think this is an incredible thing! Rather than something that only shines for a short time, I think a song that you remember for a long time is a really good song! It can be unfortunate, but people have different tastes..!! For me, this is one of Lovelyz's best title tracks!
9. For me, I like that Lovelyz is firm about their musical color. One of the reasons why Lovelyz has a strong core is there are many fans who got attracted to their unique minor sound, like I did. Personally, rather than an easy-listening, addictive song, I don't think I'll ever leave the fandom forever because of Lovelyz's song style that prompts that unique emotions and makes you keep thinking about itㅎㅎㅎI think that's the point that differentiates Lovelyz
10. This song is good, but the the bridge that connects to the 3rd verse and the final ad-lib are too... should I say a bit disconnected..? The song is really nice, though, but those parts are a little unfortunate. I think it'd be really good if they had smoothed those parts out. Also, they keep using falsetto only.. I think it'd be nice if they just let it out at the end.. Just my thoughts..
11. The girls said they want to win #1 but I think it would've been nice if the song had public appeal ㅜ But the song is good because it's by Lovelyz
∟ But the girls were never greedy about winning #1, but I get choked up because they said in an interview that they want to win #1 this time.
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They're a group that can come out with a song that is enough to catch the public's attention
But I don't know why they keep releasing minor songs with minor concepts
Even if they come out with something at the level of 'Ah-Choo', they would be successful. It's a waste of the members
1. I relate to this so much
∟ I'm a fan, but their song this time is a bit of a let down
2. I relate a bit. It's the first time that the members also said that they wanted to win #1. I think they'd do much better if they had come out with a public friendly song
3. When they became popular with 'Ah-Choo', I hoped that they would do more concepts like that, but it seems they're going the minor route. They're a girl group, so public appeal is important..
4. I don't know about minor, but while all their songs were good, their new song is honestly not ㅠㅠ I wondered, "It seems like an important time, but what is it?"
5. Honestly, I think that song is the most important thing for a girl group ㅠ
6. For me, I think that it has that Lovelyz feels..It's sentimental but also bright. I've always liked their songs!
7. I thought their song is so good this time... But I don't think they promoted them before a comeback
∟ Rather than public appeal, they might think that the song quality is more important. But they also think to make it public friendly just enough..
8. I carefully agree with this...I hope they'd come out with something like 'Ah-Choo', 'WoW', or 'Twinkle'...
9. I'm a fan of Lovelyz since debut who became a fan because of their songs and I like the girls' singing style, I will always support them with whatever song they release and like them, but the girls want to win #1 this time too, and I do want to give them a win, but it's frustrating. Seriously, trolls are butting in so much because of their results, but when I see trolls now I don't get angry ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
10. The song is good, but it feels like a b-sideㅠㅠㅠ It's a shame
11. Their song this time is my style, though. Many of Lovelyz's b-sides are cheerful too and at the level of title songsㅜㅜ But this makes me think of their group color, so I like it
12. Lovelyz's b-sides are so good... Of course, the title track is good too, but it seems like all the major songs went into the b-side. When I first listened to this new song, I thought, "Ah, they're doing something major," but the chorus is minor..... It's really unfortunate. The chorus is nice too, but I thought it was a refreshing song just from the major up until before the chorus, but they suddenly went minor... I think their title songs are always good but unfortunate. Their b-sides are so good that they exceed expectations, as expected.....
13. Rather than 'Ah-Choo', it's 'Hi~' for me...ㅠㅠ Seriously, it's my favorite songㅠㅠㅠ
∟ 22 The intro in the 'Hi~' teaser? That was good too
14. I like 'For You' ㅠ Please release more songs like this, Woollim ㅠ
∟ 22ㅜㅠ 'For You' is so good
15. I liked this song, though.. But Woollim doesn't know how to promote. No, do they not do it because it's bothersome?? From the point of view of someone who is a fan of all Woollim groups, it feels like they would neglect groups that aren't rookies.. "We've raised you this much so you can take care of yourselves from now on, right?" It kind feels like this? Also to add, I heard that the members are insecure and it was the first time that they talked about winning #1,, NWH also kept talking about streaming during his solo comeback showcase..? It's like they were told by Woollim to do it
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I hope they'd put a lot more thoughts into their songs and do a song that's public friendly. They don't even do this and people are saying that they keep missing the timing of the season... Seriously, if they come out with something with public appeal and on the right timing, I think they'll do better...
1. Is there even any agency that picks better songs than Woollim does..
2. Eh, I think Woollim is doing a good job, though
3. They pick good songs, though, it's just that they don't have a sense of season
4. Instead of public appeal, I think they pick songs based on the quality.. Woollim is doing a good job. But them not having a sense of season is a problem
5. They gotta have fans who became fans because of them doing minor songs
6. If it's about them not doing any promotion, then I agree
7. Rather than public appeal, they like music that we don't get bored of no matter how many times we listen to it
8. I think it's because Woollim's CEO himself tends to prefer minor songs. He said so himself! But of course, something BAM! is important too, but I think it's also important for idols to maintain their musical tendency, and all their songs are good, so I'm happy
9. I relate to this. I love 'Destiny' but it's a song that didn't fit the season, so it's a shame. It's because I thought that they would release a refreshing song after 'Ah-Choo'. Seriously, they pick songs that have the Lovelyz feels, but the timing and season are unfortunate
10. That's how Woollim's direction and Lovelyz's concept are. Also they tend to pursue minor music from the start, so Woollim has a lot of hardcore fans? Of course, their sense of season is unfortunate
11. Their sense of season............. 'Now, We' and 'That Day' really fit the season, thoughㅠㅠ If we're only thinking of 'Destiny' then that's really......
12. How should I say it? It feels like they don't know how to make good use of their vocals. And their sense of season too
