CNBLUE ~ 2GETHER
2gether is
the second studio album by South Korean pop rock band CNBLUE.
It was released on September 14, 2015, under FNC Entertainment. After ending domestic promotions for Can't Stop, the band concentrated on individual activities, most
notably the release of vocalist Jung Yong-hwa's debut solo album One Fine Day. The remaining band members sought out opportunities
in television, particularly in acting, variety show appearances, and MCing.
The LP starts out with the title track, "Cinderella," a pop-rock-disco offering. Composed and written by
member Yonghwa, this tune is
actually more than the fairy tale title might suggest, with layered effects and
even-handed guitar work. The boys' voices work well here, and the hook is
pretty awesome: "Somebody
help me!" As
the title indicates, the song is about the search for a perfect girl, and how
they feel lost without her.
"Hide and Seek" starts out with funky r&b horns and a
jangly beat that gives way to piano during the main verses. The chorus is
pretty pure pop. It's a fusion, and one that works extremely well. The guitars
fair scream during the solo and the whole effect is an aural feast.
"Roller Coaster" begins as a bit of naughty, stripped-down funk, and transitions to a little more pop in the chorus, which makes for a great hook. The singer is saying that not only is he ready to ride the emotional roller coaster again but also that he's a glutton for punishment.
"Roller Coaster" begins as a bit of naughty, stripped-down funk, and transitions to a little more pop in the chorus, which makes for a great hook. The singer is saying that not only is he ready to ride the emotional roller coaster again but also that he's a glutton for punishment.
The third track, "Domino," is one of the more danceable songs on the album,
having more in common with dance pop than anything else. It's repetitive, but I
think that's part of its strength. The silky harmonies are used to great effect
here. I can hear keyboards and electric guitars, and even a female soloist at
the end. It's soothing and body-moving all at the same time. What's it about?
"My love is gone
You break me down
Just let it go
Like them dominos"
You break me down
Just let it go
Like them dominos"
"Hero" is sung to a folksy guitar, which gives way to electric guitars once the chorus kicks in, and then transitions back to acoustic again. It's got a smooth bridge and a belted chorus. It's a pop rock tune that seems to pay homage to fathers, talking about "childhood hands" and other sentiments. I can totally buy the idea of a father as a hero.
"Drunken Night" was totally not
what I expected; I thought the lyrics might talk about a lost love and trying
to dull the pain, but the lyrics are more playful than that, to a point.
There's a tinge of regret in there with the lyric "time lost can't be won again." Other than that, it's all about party time from the
melody to the verses, chorus, and lyrics.
"Catch Me" starts out as a fierce rock tune with a garage band sensibility. Blazing guitars, a relentless beat and belted vocals complete the song. The lyrics are about being a star, and no one can stop them. The line "catch me now" is pretty much saying "check out my show when I'm in town."
"Hold My Hand" has got some jazz swing to it with a snappy beat and horns keeping time. There's even a hint of clarinet and bassoon. It's very different song from what we've heard so far on this LP. It's a head-nodding, toe-tapping tune with a nice sentiment as well.
"Catch Me" starts out as a fierce rock tune with a garage band sensibility. Blazing guitars, a relentless beat and belted vocals complete the song. The lyrics are about being a star, and no one can stop them. The line "catch me now" is pretty much saying "check out my show when I'm in town."
"Hold My Hand" has got some jazz swing to it with a snappy beat and horns keeping time. There's even a hint of clarinet and bassoon. It's very different song from what we've heard so far on this LP. It's a head-nodding, toe-tapping tune with a nice sentiment as well.
Track 9, "Control," amps it back up
with sweeping guitars and a sense of urgency, almost like the singer's fighting
for control. It's a definite rocker, energetic, and fierce. The lyrics tell us
that they're trying to let go of all the things that are beyond their control.
"Radio" keeps things in the same vein as "Control," but with even more passion.Yonghwa's voice is pretty pleasant, whether he's injected it with energy and anger or is singing in a more even tone. Here he really belts it out. The song is about hearing a song on the radio and remembering.
"Footsteps" is a contemplative rocker, starting out soft and even, but builds to a fever pitch with the chorus, and then alternates back again. Each time the verses get a few more beats, a little harder. The song cleverly uses walking as a metaphor for living, how far you've gone, and what you've left behind.
"Radio" keeps things in the same vein as "Control," but with even more passion.Yonghwa's voice is pretty pleasant, whether he's injected it with energy and anger or is singing in a more even tone. Here he really belts it out. The song is about hearing a song on the radio and remembering.
"Footsteps" is a contemplative rocker, starting out soft and even, but builds to a fever pitch with the chorus, and then alternates back again. Each time the verses get a few more beats, a little harder. The song cleverly uses walking as a metaphor for living, how far you've gone, and what you've left behind.
Track Listing :
Cinderella Click Here
Hide and Seek Click Here
Roller Coaster Click Here
Domino Click Here
Hero Click Here
Drunken Night Click Here
Catch Me Click Here
Hold My Hand Click Here
Control Click Here
Radio Click Here
Footsteps Click Here
Hide and Seek Click Here
Roller Coaster Click Here
Domino Click Here
Hero Click Here
Drunken Night Click Here
Catch Me Click Here
Hold My Hand Click Here
Control Click Here
Radio Click Here
Footsteps Click Here
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