UKISS - MONO SCANDAL Album Review

UKISS~MONO SCANDAL

I sometimes really wonder, "WHY IS UKISS SO UNDERRATED?" They have popularity equal to the NUGU's in Korea right now. They release quality music, yet...

01 끼부리지마(QUIT PLAYING)

The guitar just made my expectations really big, but when Kevin entered, YES JUST WHAT I WAS EXPECTING. Their title songs just keep getting better and better. I like Soohyun's voice in this too, that really smooth and soft voice. I'm no genius in judging people's voices, but I was once a chorale member, so~ I nearly forgot that its a new member performing UKISS because it seems as though the space was fully taken and there was nothing lacking with the temporary replacement of AJ. The rap were still flawless, and of course who doesn't love Eli's rap parts? Kevin though, argghh, why do you keep seducing me with that voice. Honestly, I still can't find Kiseop's voice on some of UKISS' songs. I think its because he still hasn't found his trademark voice. And Hoon, you always never fail to amaze me.

02 하나(ONE)

Woah, that was a sudden entrance. That was also a sudden start of the chorus. Anyways, following the first track, this song is so fresh too. Atlast, I found Kiseop's voice. The chorus is really beautiful. I keep singing 하나~ And the rap was perfectly executed, UKISS is really lucky to have English fluent rappers. Thissong is perfect to listen to on rainy days lying on your bed, and you're like, there's nothing else to do other than rocking this song out. The occasional oh-oh is really pretty too. That bridge too, show them your talent man. And when I think that the song lacks Soohyun's shouting(not in a bad way), there he goes! reaching for his high notes.

03 다시 내게로 와줘(COME BACK TO ME)

Ohh, it's a ballad song. It's really weird to hear Kevin singing those particularly low notes. I think after that Kevin part I just spaced out and then Soohyun and Hoon sings near the end. How can you guys do this to me?  You were all still so young years ago when I hardly stanned. Then you go, BOOM! We're man now and sing like that. I'm just like, ohhhhhh~ They seriously need more recognition in Korea.

04 너 없이는 안돼(CAN’T WITHOUT YOU)

The repetitive notes - I don't know what instruments they are- are just really addictive when the chorus comes. This song also have their trademark smooth singing. Not a full falsetto, but the feeling's there. I love how they sang the du-du-du-du. There's not much impact in this song's rap though. Anyways, I'm feeling all innocent right now listening to this song. They need more of this kind of songs in the future. All songs in this album can pass as their title song. Oh, how I miss stanning these guys.