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BoA-The Face(Review)

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

BoA - THE FACE (Review)

THE FACE is BoA’s 6th Original Album. It’ll be released on February 27th , one week after her upcoming 26th Japanese single 「be with you.」. Three different versions of the album are going to be released : A limited CD+2DVDs, a CD+DVD & a CD Only version. THE FACE is one of 2008’s most anticipated Albums.
Karimu’s Review:
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The Album starts off aggressively with the hot, strong & very catchy AGGRESSIVE.
A song which kicks out very trance-ish, then turns, and with a kind of
BoA-ish way, to hot pop beats with a booming chorus. The verses are
very fun and the chorus is very catchy. BoA’s voice fits perfectly to
the song, I think that BoA can sing anything with that voice. AGGRESSIVE ends with that trace-ish music, cool. 9.25/10
Sweet Impact is a great follow up to AGGRESSIVE,
as both songs feature synth. Well, Sweet Impact uses synth chaotically,
as many of us believe, the song uses no real instrument at all!
Regardless of that, the chorus is EXTREMELY catchy! Hearing the song only one time makes you memorize the chorus, pretty addictive. 8.5/10
Let’s move to heavy R&B with the Album’s 3rd song 「My Way, Your Way feat. WISE」. I’ve never heard of this WISE
before now, whoever he is, he did a great job! The melody is very
catchy and I love the way the song started. BoA sings cutely & I’m
loving WISE’s rap in there. 8.5/10
Time to move to a relaxing song, the 1st ballad of the Album be with you.
The song has grown on me since the last time I reviewed the single but,
still, this is far from being my favorite ballad of hers. The song
somehow sounds more beautiful in the album. 8/10
LOSE YOUR MIND
is the kind of the song that makes you want to get up and dance on your
feet! Although BoA has lots of upbeat songs, this song is different
from any of her previous works. It’s fun, it’s funky, it’s edgy. The
song is filled with electric guitar chords & dance beats. The
chorus is crazy & catchy, the fabulous bridge is provided by Yutaka Furukawa of the rock band DOPING PANDA, which adds flavor to the song. 9.5/10
I’m not really fond about this track, Girl In The Mirror.
It kicks off with a chaotic chorus then moves to slower verses with hot
tango-esque beats. The pre-chorus’ are the best parts of the song. I
love the parts when she sings “Rock Star? Sniper? Celeberties? Whatever you want!” 8/10
Happy Birthday
is a pure pop track filled with extreme cuteness. I was expecting
something more edgy “like YUI’s song”. It’s very pleasant and a great
birthday song! 7.5/10

Diamond Heart
…This
song brings lots of summer memories. Nothing has changed since, I still
feel the same way as I did before. I still (kinda) enjoy the song. 8/10
I admit I still enjoy LOVE LETTER
as it was just released. It feels so warm, oh, this song is pure love!
The chorus is sung so emotionally & the bridge takes the song to
another level. One of the best songs on this Album. 9.5/10
The next track is a rock influenced song that is very different from any of BoA’s previous works. BRAVE
has a dreamy chorus accompanied with strong vocals from BoA. The verses
are sung with some kind of “attitude”, I like that. The bridge features
electric guitars similar to those on Winter Love’s bridge. Hot track. 9/10

I expected ギャップにやられた! to be a “Dark” song similar to DayDream.
However, it turned out to be the complete opposite! It’s a pure pop
track with a cute melody. The chorus is somewhat catchy. This song is
kinda similar to Happy Birthday. I like the bridge. 7.5/10

WARNING! Style is ready to attack!

The song kicks off weird but as soon as the verses start you’ll be drawn to ACTION.
I love the chorus of the song, it’s extremely catchy and -again- it’s
different from any of BoA’s previous works. It’s composed by Nao
Tanaka, the same composer who did OUTGROW~Ready butterfly~ & Lady Galaxy, but it differs in a great way. 9/10
Smile Again
is the 3rd ballad on the Album. There is nothing much to say about the
song. It’s kinda boring but BoA’s vocals are good cover . The chorus is
sorta catchy, nothing special. 7/10

Beautiful Flowers
is a true inspirational song. It’s one of those songs that work as theme songs or national hymns,
lol. Very upbeat and catchy. I love the orchestral instruments in the
bingeing and in the background. Worth a listen, definitely. 9/10
Our journey with THE FACE ends with the heartful ballad, Best Friend.
This is the perfect ending for the Album. The song is addressed to her
friends & fans. Isn’t that the sweetest? I’m in love with the
chorus & the bridge of the song, very catchy. Great song. 9.5/10
Overall:
This is, in my opinion, one of BoA’s best albums to date. It showcases
a more matured BoA, voice wise, music wise & style wise. Exellent
new tracks were included in the albums as well as great single tracks.
Recommended Tracks: AGGRESSIVE, LOSE YOUR MIND, LOVE LETTER, BRAVE, Style & Best Friend.
Tracks to skip: Smile Again
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Aizmov’s Review:AGGRESSIVE:
i didn’t even imagen BoA would pull such a style good intro, although
am not TRANCE Fan, but i like the lyrics and the arrangment is so good
9.2/10

SWEET IMPACT:
i loved this song since forever, but it doesn’t deserve more than what am going to give it…

8.9/10

My Way Your Way:
people around here knows that am R&B lover from the picks all
around this blog, this song reminds me of WINDING ROAD, but WINDING
ROAD is a lil better hehe…

8.5/10

Be with You:
ummmmm someone dear to me loved this song when he heard it lol…

8.5/10

LOSE YOUR MIND:
still addivted to this song and i will be forever

9/10

Girl In The Mirror:
i wonder why Karimu hate this song but here take this on the face

9.8/10

Happy Birthday:
cute song, i like it

8/10

Diamond Heart:
not cute song i hate it

7/10

LOVE LETTER:
………………….

9.5/10

BRAVE:
started like WOW, went to OK chorus, ended like WOW

9.5/10

ギャップにやられた:
uh, ok
7.5/10

STYLE:
it is a STYLE but so much mess
9/10

Smile Again:
ok i grow to love this song after someone dear to me loved it P

8/10

Beautiful Flowers:
i liked it one day

8/10

BEST FRIEND:
this ballad is goooooood so goooooooood

9/10

OVER ALL:
OUTGROW > THE FACE > MI20

Rating: 9/10