Boy Band Seventeen Comeback With the Second Mini Album Boys Be

Seventeen ~ Boys Be

Pledis' boy band Seventeen is back with their new album 'Boys Be.' The 13-member group, split into three different subunits highlighting the members' talents, have been delighting fans since their debut. Now they're back with five new tracks for your listening pleasure. 

Five new tracks .. what are they?

The first tune, "Keeping a Straight Face," is by Seventeen's hip-hop unit, leader S.Coups,Mingyu, Vernon, and Wonwoo. The song juxtaposes raps with a sung chorus, but it's no smooth croon (the usual trope), as it has some edge to it. It makes the song better, IMHO. The rappers are explaining how Seventeen is no poser group while at the same time scamming off a girl. The song had a pretty sarcastic tone to it which made for an amusing listen.

"Hands Up" is the title track, written and composed by member Woozi. It starts out seriously upbeat and I love that the raps come early. It is a party song through and through, pure dance pop and pure fun. Harmonies combine with hip-hop elements to make this a kickin' track. The lyrics are clever at times, referencing the movie 'Chulsoo and Younghee,' for example. It's basically an ode to a girl. 

 
"When I Grow Up," by Jeonghan, Joshua, Woozi, DK and Seungkwan (the vocal unit), is a ballad. It sounds a bit lonely and mournful starting out, but the boys' vocals warm it up quickly. Never let it be said they can't sing. The vocals are a bit sad, talking about having to grow up and hoping the girl will wait for him. They almost seem to be looking back in regret. 

The next song, "OMG," is my pick out of all the tracks (but that's just my own

bias). An EDM/trap monster, it is the contribution of the performance

 unit: Jun, Hoshi, The8, and Dino. Sampled autotuned vocals, staccato sections, sick

raps, awesome bass lines, and a synth that alternates between doppler beats and

piping help make this track really pop. 

Coming in with an undulating synth, "Rock" is a sweet, crunchy pop song. It's

definitely upbeat, and each boy plays his part perfectly. Their vocal talents really

come through in this track. Vernon's really on point with his raps here, and

combined with the bridge makes a really good hook. Another song written about a

girl, she's being asked to "rock my head."

Track Listing:

Fronting Click Here

Mansae Click Here

When I Grow Up Click Here

OMG Click Here

Rock Click Here

source : http://www.allkpop.com/review/2015/09/album-mv-review-seventeen-boys-be