ONE OK ROCK’s 35XXXV Album

ONE OK ROCK is a Japanese rock band that was formed in 2005. Consisting of the four members: Takahiro Morita (lead vocals), Toru Yamashita (guitars, backing vocals), Ryota Kohama (bass guitar) and Tomoya Kanki (drums, percussion).

Why the sudden talk about them? Well that’s because I’ve been listening to my collection of Japanese Music and ONE OK ROCK‘s Mighty Long Fall started playing. I’ve been a huge fan of them since forever. And it’s rare to find a band where you can’t help but love all their songs. Now for those who don’t know, Mighty Long Fall was the theme song of Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno (2014 film).

35XXXV is the seventh full-length album to be released on February 11, 2015; as well as the first to be recorded in the US. The album contains the following track:

1. 3xxxv
2. Take Me to the Top
3. Cry Out
4. Suddenly
5. Mighty Long Fall
6. Heartache
7. Memories
8. Decision
9. Paper Planes ft Kellin Quinn
10. Good Goodbye
11. One by One
12. Stuck in the Middle
13. Fight the Night

I took my time and listen to each song when it was released well I tried to but i kept spazzing like crazy. For me, Take Me to the Top was one of the best song. It started off with powerful guitars (I’m a girl who goes crazy over guitars so you could just imagine how I was dying while listening to this) and drums with Taka’s awesome vocals. At one point I thought of Linkin Park because of the “screamo” and I’m not complaining at all. I’m a sucker for these things. There are one or two songs where ONE OK ROCK does a little screamo but this one right here, OH GAWD!!! The guitar solo- no words right now. The catchiest song on the album for me was Cry Out.

One by One had me throwing myself all over the place (ha-ha) which earned me a few stares. I really love this one. Ballads like Heartache and Good Goodbye was amazing, they totally lifted the album. The way Taka smoothly sung those high notes in Heartache was just amazing. These two songs are mostly on replay for me.

Paper Planes is a collaboration with Sleeping With Sirens‘ vocalist, Kellin Quinn. Being a huge fan of both bands my expectation was pretty high for this one. However, the song felt completely different. I don’t know if it’s in a good or bad way but I just…I don’t know. Honestly, I was expecting like this amazing mind blowing song but the song sounded kind of messy. I’m not saying that this band or that band isn’t good but it just didn’t fit well with ONE OK ROCK. As always the instrument was good (oh gawd the guitar).

I know I’ve been going on about the guitars 😂 I don’t hate drums, in fact I love drums so with the song Decision we get the chance to hear more of the drums. It was so captivating I honestly forgot the guitars 😨 This song was actually released last year along with Mighty Long fall as a single. They are both awesome tracks so I’m really happy that they decided to add them on this album.

Overall, the album was really good and is worth the listen. I could go on and on about the songs but I think I’d end up writing a book. Also, if you’ve been following them since The Beginning (see what I did there 😉 ) you’ll see how much they’ve improved proud fan I tell you. ONE OK ROCK is definitely gaining more popularity not only within Japan but outside as well. I wish them all the best and I can’t wait to see what else they have in store for us.

I strongly recommend you listen to this band, you’ll end up loving them as much as I do. Stay away from Taka he belongs to me!!

Happy listening!!! 😄

Hilary Duff – Sparks

Today, my friend made me watch the music video of Hilary Duff‘s Sparks. When it comes to certain music, I tend to only listen to the audio rather than watching the MV. For me, American music videos tend to just show the same thing over and over, it kinda gets boring. Well except for Sia, Ed Sheeran etc. but I think you get the idea.

First of all, according to several sources, Sparks, from the fifth album: Breathe In, Breathe Out, was written and produced by Christian “Bloodshy” Karlsson and Peter Thomas along with the help of Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson and Sam Shrieve, and co-production from Svidden. The song was released April 7, 2015 by RCA Records, third single of the album.

Hilary Duff came out with All About You and Chasing the Sun last year, and I really enjoyed them. But now with her new catchy pop song, Sparks, I felt like she really did it this time. She was dancing, singing and hanging out with her girls. For those who didn’t know, there are actually two music videos for her song, Sparks. The first video below is the original one.

Then, there’s the second music video that was “demanded” by fans who wanted to see the full MV without the whole Tinder stuff. I honestly prefer this version, since you get to see the full video with the dance as well as getting the chance to hear the words of the song more than in the original. My friend didn’t like the song at all but she did love the MV since it screamed K-Pop and I have to agree with her. I did get the whole K-Pop vibes while watching it. I really love the new look, she be rocking that blue-green kinda silver hair or is it grey and doing ’em choreographed moves. I love it!!

Also for those who don’t know what Tinder is, let me educate you a little. Tinder is a dating app that allows its user to interact with their matches. Tinder was created by Joe Munoz, Whitney Wolfe, Justin Mateen, Sean Rad, Chris Gylczynski and Jonathan Badeen and was released on September 12, 2012.
If you want in depth information about the app, feel free to do your own research people. Also, no i don’t use the app (ha-ha).

엠블랙(MBLAQ) – 거울(Mirror)

I can’t stop listening to this song. It’s sad that Joon and Thunder is no longer apart of MBLAQ but we fans of course still support our boys.

Mir‘s rap as always was flawless, G.O‘s high notes never fail and we got to hear more of Seungho‘s voice which sounds so darn good.

I wish these boys the best of luck in their future activities and I hope soon they’ll be able to talk with each other again.

BIG BANG’s Taeyang and actress Min Hyo Rin dating!!!

Resurfaced dating rumors of Taeyang and Min Hyo Rin has been confirm by both YG Entertainment and JYP Entertainment to be true. According to several sources, the two stars met through the filming for Taeyang’s 새벽한시(1AM) Music Video in September of 2013 and have been dating for two years.

This was totally unexpected but I have to say I’m really happy about it. Finally our Taeyang be dating!! Now your fans don’t have to worry about you being single forever, 오빠 (he-he) But who would have thought our Taeyang would be the first to date publicly among Big Bang? Certainly not me.

I’m really happy that most of the reaction towards the dating news has been supportive. I also want to say to all those people out there bashing on Min Hyo Rin to grow up and stop behaving like immature bratz. Who are you to decide whether or not she’s good for Taeyang? It sickens me to see those few comments about how ugly she is or Taeyang could do better etc. You haters need to get over yourselves.

ANYWAYS!! Congratz to Taeyang and his Bae see what I did there hehehe. I wish you guys all the best. 🙂

What do you guys think?~

OMG!!!!!!

OH MY GAWD!!!! NO-ONE LOVES JUNG JOON YOUNG AS MUCH AS I DO!!!! I swear I breathe this guy! (ha-ha) I’m kidding. But who doesn’t love him though? Like be real with me, you know y’all want him- I can not be the only one O.O Anyways, thanks to my wacky net, I didn’t get the chance to watch JJY Band’s OMG MV until just now…..FINALLY!! *clears throat*

I was not ready for this at all. There were loads of hot babes with boobs, boobs and more boobs. There were arses all over the place and did I mention boobs? O.o There was a freaking threesome happening! Loads of alcohol, smoking, hangovers etc. Jung Joon Young really went wild in this one, he was having way too much fun (ha-ha). I actually liked the MV maybe a little too much. I thought it was very different and well put together.

The song was produced by freaking Brian Howes, co-composed by Jung Joon Young and Lee Seung Joo so obviously this song wouldn’t be a let down. It’s a good song to jam out to, very catchy. The guitarist (Jo Dae Min), drummer (Lee Hyun Kyu) and bassist (Jung Seok Won) was amazing. I’m really digging this song and I know this will be one of those songs I’ll never get tired of playing.

For those who have no clue who Brian Howes and Lee Seung Joo is, I’ll educate you a little. Brian Howes is a Canadian rock producer, singer and the producer of Bon Jovi, an american rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Lee Seung Joo is from the Korean rock band, Vanilla Unity that was formed in 2004.

Please check out the album guys, it’s really good~ 😉

Nine Muses to Make Comeback in Summer

According to several sources, Nine Muses are preparing for their latest comeback sometime in June. Star Empire Entertainment has clarify that it is indeed true and that the release date of the album has not yet been determined. Also, there will be no member changes.

“There will be no member changes” I’m sure this made all MINE happy because I know I am. Honestly, I’m still not over the sudden departure of Sera, Eunji and Sem but despite that, I’ve already accepted the new members (Keumjo and Sojin).

Their Drama comeback in January was great so I’m really looking forward to see what they have in store for us, fans. 🙂

Smells & Reno (스멜스앤레노) – NOTHING

I didn’t expect this at all when I clicked play. This MV was so weird yet compelling to watch. As you can see, the MV tells a story of a guy who continuously tries to plant flowers and no matter what they always die. Close to the ending of the MV, we see the word “NOBODY” written on the door when he runs to save the flowers. So I’m guessing despite all the effort he put into keeping the flowers alive, by the end of the day he’s still a NOTHING. Despite the one line “that’s just how you are” that is being said over and over, it got me thinking if I was listening to a Korean or an American music…well that’s just my opinion. I have to say both their remixes and original work is awesome and I’m thrilled that they have finally decided to reveal their original tracks. You guys should totally check it out and be ready to get your mind blown.

I’m not sure how many of you know Smells & Reno so I’ll educate you guys a little. Smells & Reno are electronic music producers who has done various beat music, releasing unique remix songs including MFBTY – BizzyTigerYoonmirae (Smells & Reno Remix), SISTAR – Gone not around longer (Smells Remix) and SISTAR – Give It To Me (Reno Remix). I bet your like “WHAT?!! I love the remix of those songs!” Yes yesh I do too (ha-ha)