Ikon ~ Welcome Back
After a warm-up single, half album, and even a double digital single, iKON has dropped the highly-anticipated full version of their 'Welcome Back' debut album. The new release features a ton of their pre-release tracks,
so you have all your faves in one place. But there are three new tracks that
you haven't heard, so how do they stack up?
"Dumb & Dumber"
Despite my misgivings about the title, this track is anything but dumb. Don't get me wrong -- the lyrics are lacking intellectually, but the big room aesthetic, time changes during the bridge, the rapping, and the hooks are all awesome here. This is a sweet party starter that demands to be added to your Friday night playlists.
Despite my misgivings about the title, this track is anything but dumb. Don't get me wrong -- the lyrics are lacking intellectually, but the big room aesthetic, time changes during the bridge, the rapping, and the hooks are all awesome here. This is a sweet party starter that demands to be added to your Friday night playlists.
"What's
Wrong?"
This song reminds me a lot of Big Bang's recent material. Before you get upset, it's meant as a compliment. On the surface, it's nearly a companion song to "Sober," but beyond that is where the similarities end. The song's message is as much a statement as a question about what went wrong and how they're just roommates and not really lovers anymore. The tune is generally upbeat despite the subject matter.
"I Miss You So Bad"
The song that has fans excited is this tune by G-Dragon, with additions by B.I. and Bobby.G-Dragon gave them the song as "a debut present," according to YG Entertainment, asiKON was recording next door during Big Bang's 'MADE' sessions. Starting with an understated horn that finds its way back during most of the tune, the song itself is slower. The chorus is sort of a slow burn, aggressive raps and a rapid succession of syllables during the main verses bringing most of the enjoyment here. The beginning lines turn out to be the chorus later on, and I enjoy the parallels here:
This song reminds me a lot of Big Bang's recent material. Before you get upset, it's meant as a compliment. On the surface, it's nearly a companion song to "Sober," but beyond that is where the similarities end. The song's message is as much a statement as a question about what went wrong and how they're just roommates and not really lovers anymore. The tune is generally upbeat despite the subject matter.
"I Miss You So Bad"
The song that has fans excited is this tune by G-Dragon, with additions by B.I. and Bobby.G-Dragon gave them the song as "a debut present," according to YG Entertainment, asiKON was recording next door during Big Bang's 'MADE' sessions. Starting with an understated horn that finds its way back during most of the tune, the song itself is slower. The chorus is sort of a slow burn, aggressive raps and a rapid succession of syllables during the main verses bringing most of the enjoyment here. The beginning lines turn out to be the chorus later on, and I enjoy the parallels here:
"I hope this
wouldn't be
the last song that I sing for you
I hope this wouldn't be
the last letter that I write for you
I hope this wouldn't be
the last time that I'm going to you
I pray."
the last song that I sing for you
I hope this wouldn't be
the last letter that I write for you
I hope this wouldn't be
the last time that I'm going to you
I pray."
"Rhythm Ta Remix" (Rock Ver.)
There's not much here that you haven't heard in the original, and to be frank, the original was better. It's really just the vocal track with different backing instruments. It's pretty loud and sounds awkward in places. Definitely not my cup of tea.
As I said before, even if their warm-up single wasn't anything to write home about, they consistently surprised me with offerings like "Anthem" and "Apology," and established themselves as more than just another idol band with members writing their own material. The album runs the gamut from high-energy tracks to mellower fare, and the boys came through with their trademark charm.
There's not much here that you haven't heard in the original, and to be frank, the original was better. It's really just the vocal track with different backing instruments. It's pretty loud and sounds awkward in places. Definitely not my cup of tea.
As I said before, even if their warm-up single wasn't anything to write home about, they consistently surprised me with offerings like "Anthem" and "Apology," and established themselves as more than just another idol band with members writing their own material. The album runs the gamut from high-energy tracks to mellower fare, and the boys came through with their trademark charm.
Track
Listing :
Dumb
& Dumber Click Here
What's Wrong? Click Here
I Miss You So Bad Click Here
Rhythm Ta
Anthem
Apology
Airplane
My Type
Today
Welcome Back
Rhythm Ta REMIX (Rock Ver.) Click Here
What's Wrong? Click Here
I Miss You So Bad Click Here
Rhythm Ta
Anthem
Apology
Airplane
My Type
Today
Welcome Back
Rhythm Ta REMIX (Rock Ver.) Click Here
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