Ailee Comeback with the First Album Vivid

Ailee ~ Vivid

Three years after her debut, Korean-American singer Ailee has dropped her first full-length album, 'Vivid ‘ on 30, September 2015. She's got ten new tracks for us, and not an instrumental or remix in the bunch. She had a hand in writing and composing several songs on this LP. 

She puts her powerhouse vocals to good use on the Duble Sidekick-penned "Mind Your Own Business." A sassy sax starts out the song, which soon transitions to sassy vocals. It's obvious from her tone she's had enough. It's catchy and body-moving, ready-made to dance to. The lyrics talk about a breakup. 

The next track is "Insane," a slower, R&B-inspired tune. There's a pretty awesome main verse with her backup singers and the chorus is quite catchy. One standout thing about this track: it uses the sound of water dripping to help it keep time. I've already written about my enjoyment of sound effects as music, and this just further cements my opinion. The lyrics are lovelorn, about how she's going nuts without the guy. 

"I Love You, I Hate You" is a ballad that perfectly showcases her skyscraper vocals. It moves slowly, seductively, her voice drawing you in. Her masterful pipes go high and low again. In the lyrics she apologizes, even though her lover has already moved on.  

"Second Chance" bears some resemblance to the first track, but quickly forges its own identity when she hits the chorus. It starts slowly, smoothly, and then Ailee's vox come in and shatter the calm and demand your attention. It's got sort of a stop-start sensibility, married to some soul, Korean style. In this song, she's giving a 'second chance' to a guy she has her eye on.

The bluesy ballad "Why Are People Like This" is sung to an acoustic guitar. There's some faux-symphonic effects later in the song, but they don't drown out her voice, so that can be forgiven. The emotion here is raw and palpable, describing how the tears are flowing after a breakup. 
   
"Letting Go" is probably the poppiest track on the album, but that doesn't diminish what's done here. It's sweetly sung and shows you what she can do when she reins in her voice and gives you a sweet taste. On the chorus she unleashes it again and goes back and forth between belts and sweetness. Amber does what she does best on this track: rap. And it adds an awesome vibe to an already excellent song.  

The funky "Love Recipe" contains the same sass as some of her other tracks. Bold, brassy, and full of fire, her voice positively sizzles on this track. There's more guitar than anything else as accompaniment, just adding to the excitement. It's a bit naughty, as well, anticipating a hot time with a lover. "I'll never melt in your hand."

"Fill Your Glass" is an interesting ballad, starting as it does with military marching drums in the background. As on "Letting Go," it's a slow burn, with beautiful vocals giving way to soaring belts. Electrifying guitars only enhance what she does here. The lyrics basically describe the aftermath of a breakup, tears filling the glass.  

"One More Step" is anthemic and sweeping, buoyed by the impressive pipes on this girl. It reminds me of a lullaby for a couple reasons, not the least of which is she says "keep it together my child" in the beginning. It's also quite soothing. There's sweetness in the lyrics, and also hope, talking about how sadness is gone.  

Track Listing :

Mind Your Own Business Click Here
Insane Click Here
 I Love You, I Hate You Click Here
Second Chance Click Here
Symphony (Feat. Chancellor) Click Here
Why Are People Like This Click Here
Letting Go (Feat. Amber) Click Here
Love Recipe Click Here
Fill Your Glass Click Here
One More Step Click Here

 source : http://www.allkpop.com/review/2015/10/album-mv-review-ailee-vivid