Hurricane Venus

Alright! I got Boa Kwon's latest album "Hurricane Venus" (6th Korean Album) over the weekend and had been listening to it non stop, over and over since. Man, i can "guaran-damn-tee" that it is outrageously contagious. The beats are uber groovy and makes you wanna dance when listening to it! So here are my track by track comprehensive review about this album...

Boa's 6th Korean Album, Hurricane Venus

Track listing:-

1. GAME

2. Hurricane Venus
3. DANGEROUS
4. 옆사람 Yeop Saram (Stand By)
5. M.E.P (My Electronic Piano)
6. LET ME
7. 한별 Han Byeol (Implode)
8. ADRENALINE
9. 하루하루 Haru Haru (Ordinary Day)
10. Don’t Know What To Say
11. Romance

The first 3 tracks, "Game", "Hurricane Venus" and "Dangerous", are the typical dance songs from Boa. The beat is very, very catchy and groovy. One thing that differentiate Korean dance songs from others are Korean's like to keep it simple... hence, very are focused on the kicks and beats. In layman's term, it gives a very dramatic, focused and heart pumping (especially "Dangerous") sensation. In my personal opinion, i think a dance song should be... minimal... cause when u are dancing, it ain't the fills that makes u dance... its the beats. My favourite dance song from this album is "Hurricane Venus". It's really "Electronic-manic-supersonic-bionic energy".

"옆사람 - Yeop Saram (Stand By)" - I'm so in love with Boa Kwon after listening to this song. She really shines when she's singing ballads. She fully utilizes her range of vocals and you can feel her singing so emotionally. She really sings her heart out. That's the reason why her CD's are worth keeping. I believe that this song proofs to the world that she's has grown up and her voice has matured. She din reserve a single breath on the high pitches. It really facinates me upon hearing her vocals hitting those high notes. In a way, she's telling the world "hey... i'm not a kid anymore!"

"M.E.P (My Electronic Piano)" - A contemporary pop song but there's nothing really impressive with this song. Not my liking.

"Let Me" - Another dance song but sadly, it somehow lacks the "oomph" if compared with the other dance songs in this album. Not my liking too... =(

"한별 - Han Byeol (Implode)" - Another wonderful ballad. A really sad and touchy song. Again, she sung it with full of emotional and she does sound as if she is really going to cry. The emotional feeling and element is very well displayed and sung. This song also featured J.W from Nell, a Korean indie rock band. The part when J.W sings "It's so damn hard, for me to let you go" almost made me burst into tears. The feeling at that moment is just so touching! J.W did well in medley-ing with Boa's voice. In fact, i think their voice do match quite well. Gosh... Boa should just come out with pure ballad albums.

"Adrenaline" - A dance song with a lil bit of Britney Spears element. Not bad, as the beat is there to keep the groove going but somehow, i don't feel the energy.

"하루하루 - Haru Haru (Ordinary Day)"- Another contemporary pop but this one is a definite keeper! A very smooth, easy going, happy and uplifting song. I just so love the way Boa pronounces "Haru Haru", it's so cute! Listening to this song really does make you feel happy and destressed in a way.

"Don't Know What To Say", "Romance" - Ever wanted to teleport yourself back to the 70's and listen to a lady singing by the pianist in the local bar or pub? This 2 song will do just that for you. Both are acoustic songs with just the piano and Boa's voice. It'll carry you through an amazing journey of ups and downs with Boa's fantastic vocals. The song "Romance" has a really blues and jazzy element to it. Both very soothing and relaxing to the ears.

Overall, the album is pretty good. A must have for those who love to dance.

Kenneth's Rating:

Music: 9.0/10.0

Lyrics: 8.0/10.0

Pro: A very lively and groovy album with a few fantastic ballads

Cons: Not everyone is into dance music

Comments: I dunno about you all but i'm in LOVE with Boa!