Super Junior ~ Devil
Devil is the overall eighth
Korean-language studio album (ninth overall)
by South Korean boy band Super Junior, released on July 16, 2015, by S.M. Entertainment. Released as a "special album", the album
features 9 members, marking the return of Yesung after
his mandatory military service. The album
also marks the first album without Shindong and Sungmin, due to mandatory military service.
9 Devils ?
It's Super Junior's 10th anniversary! To celebrate this, they've released a
special album, 'Devil.' The album
contains 10 new tracks not just by the full band but by their subunits as well.
Not to mention they worked with some of the top names in the industry to bring
this to us. And it's just in time for summer, too!
We start off with the pop-dance track "Devil." Guitar-driven, it takes dance-pop to the next level. With easy hooks ("hey hey hey hey") and a catchy chorus, we're off to a great start here. The boys are describing an encounter with a bad girl, a "devil," and how they'd like to get with her.
We start off with the pop-dance track "Devil." Guitar-driven, it takes dance-pop to the next level. With easy hooks ("hey hey hey hey") and a catchy chorus, we're off to a great start here. The boys are describing an encounter with a bad girl, a "devil," and how they'd like to get with her.
Next up is "Simply
Beautiful," a mid-tempo R&B piece where the boys
are telling the girl how hot she is, just the way she is, "simply
beautiful." Smooth croons by SuJu drive this song
more than any of the instruments. And hooks like "Simply, It's simply, Baby
simply, You're simply beautiful," and "yay
ay ee ayyy" really make this song pop.
"Stars Appear..." is the Epitone Project-penned soft rock song. It reminds me a bit of "Growing Pains," but I don't mind -- I love that song. The boys manage this song well, strong vocals and sincere emotion coming through clearly. The lyrics are about the last 10 years, where Super Junior has met many people, and this is dedicated to the ones who supported them.
"Stars Appear..." is the Epitone Project-penned soft rock song. It reminds me a bit of "Growing Pains," but I don't mind -- I love that song. The boys manage this song well, strong vocals and sincere emotion coming through clearly. The lyrics are about the last 10 years, where Super Junior has met many people, and this is dedicated to the ones who supported them.
The next song is "Good
Love," an R&B track where the boys channel their inner Prince, driving their voices (in their words) "higher and higher." It's a body-moving track, with playful raps and slightly
naughty lyrics. They handle it well, though. The boys are telling their girl to
relax and just think of them tonight.
Super Junior K.R.Y. brings us a quiet, meditative track -- the ballad "We Can." Veteran producer-singer-songwriter Lee Seung Hwan wrote and composed this one. Emotional and poignant, the lyrics talk of the decade-long friendship between the band members, and the hopes they have going forward. Kyuhyun, Ryeowook, and Yesung's skillful vocals milk your tear ducts here.
Super Junior K.R.Y. brings us a quiet, meditative track -- the ballad "We Can." Veteran producer-singer-songwriter Lee Seung Hwan wrote and composed this one. Emotional and poignant, the lyrics talk of the decade-long friendship between the band members, and the hopes they have going forward. Kyuhyun, Ryeowook, and Yesung's skillful vocals milk your tear ducts here.
They kick it up
for the next track, Super
Junior D&E's "Don't wake Me Up." Donghae got his writing
team together from Team One Sound for this one. A great mid-tempo soft rock
track driven by guitar, Donghae's smooth vocals and Eunhyuk's on-point raps make for a great jam. Most of what I hear
out of D&E I love. D&E are telling the girl they don't want to wake up, to get out
of bed and end these perfect moments with her.
Next we have a trot offering from (who else?) Super Junior-T, "Love at First Sight." This is firmly in the trot realm (or "acid pop," if you prefer), a little bit retro and a little bit modern.Eunhyuk, Heechul, Kangin, leader Leeteuk, Shindong and Sungmin all kill it here, and combine to make a tune that happily bounces along. The lyrics themselves are humorous and sweet: "A guy who is prettier than a girl, that's me."
Next we have a trot offering from (who else?) Super Junior-T, "Love at First Sight." This is firmly in the trot realm (or "acid pop," if you prefer), a little bit retro and a little bit modern.Eunhyuk, Heechul, Kangin, leader Leeteuk, Shindong and Sungmin all kill it here, and combine to make a tune that happily bounces along. The lyrics themselves are humorous and sweet: "A guy who is prettier than a girl, that's me."
The next song is a
piece of discofied Mandopop, courtesy of Super
Junior-M. Sung in Chinese (naturally), "Forever
With You" not only borrows from disco but also gets
back to the funk roots of the style in places. Evocative lyrics by member Zhoumi set the tone: "Only you can understand the
language of my heart/The music of sadness and joy." The song is written for the fans, who stayed with them all
these years.
"Rock 'n Shine" gets the band back together again, for this bluesy rocker. Blistering guitars blare over a powerful chorus. This is far and away my favorite track on the album. At times it reminds me of Styx, which is a good thing. This really showcases Super Junior's vocal talents. The message of the song is courage: "Break down all the walls of the world that trap you/destroy it all / fly towards the dreams that you wanted."
"Rock 'n Shine" gets the band back together again, for this bluesy rocker. Blistering guitars blare over a powerful chorus. This is far and away my favorite track on the album. At times it reminds me of Styx, which is a good thing. This really showcases Super Junior's vocal talents. The message of the song is courage: "Break down all the walls of the world that trap you/destroy it all / fly towards the dreams that you wanted."
Donghae gets together with Team
One Sound again and composes the song while
he andEunhyuk contribute lyrics. "Alright" is a playful tune while the lyrics themselves are
hilarious; one verse is a play on the member's names. While witty, this song is
also written for the fans, about friendship and staying true to yourself.
Track
Listing :
Devil Click Here
Simply
Beautiful Click Here
Stars
Appear… Click Here
Good Love Click Here
We Can Click Here
Don't Wake Me Up Click Here
Love at First Sight Click Here
Forever with You Click Here
Rock'n Shine! Click Here
Alright Click Here
Good Love Click Here
We Can Click Here
Don't Wake Me Up Click Here
Love at First Sight Click Here
Forever with You Click Here
Rock'n Shine! Click Here
Alright Click Here
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