Ailee has finally released her much anticipated mini-album, 'Magazine.'� With the swag of Beyonce and the vocal range of Kelly Clarkson, K-Pop's number 1 diva is back stronger than ever.� Let's take a look at her five new tracks!
Ailee belts it out in her title track, "Don't Touch Me." �The track has an up-tempo beat similar to her hit, "U&I." �The song includes a piano backtrack with claps and tambourines, giving the song a vintage feel. �I'm in love with the beat and tone of the verses. �The song is empowering with strong lyrics such as, "Don't say my name, I don't want to hear it," "Go away somewhere far away," and, "I don't love you." �Girl knows how to get her point across that the love is over and that she's moved on--she sings with a vengeance making me feel the slightest bit bad for whoever hurt her. �
While the music video is nothing out of the ordinary in terms of originality, she has a ton of cool looks in the video. From her sitting on a piano to close-ups in an overexposed room and her dancing against a brick wall, there is nothing we have not seen before--then there's the random Austin Powers-like scene included, as well. �Although I don't understand the concept of the video--aside from the, "I'm looking good and you should feel sorry," theme--I am a big fan of the video. �Simply, Ailee is looking amazing. �Her confidence exudes stronger than ever in this music video which is what tips me over. �
From "Don't Touch Me," she slows down the tempo with the next track, "Crazy."� This track has a hip hop vibe with the slightest hint of jazz in the back track, making for a romantic mood.� Her voice perfectly compliments the smooth flow of Dynamic Duo, who features in the song.� This heartfelt song about loving someone, as made clear in the hook, "Still in love with you," may be a stark contrast from her tone in "Don't Touch Me," but this song is no less strong.� Her soulful voice comes through beautifully in this track.�
"Crazy" eases into�"Goodbye Now." �This track is a heartbreaking song about someone letting go of someone they love so that they can move on. �"Goodbye Now" would be the perfect OST for a drama�I can just imagine a tear rolling down the protagonist's face as they painfully break up with their lover for a selfless reason.� Ailee, again, sings beautifully and with each high note she hits, she pulls another heartstring.
Her next track, "Love Sick," starts with a strumming electric guitar, giving off the slightest hint of an 80s sound. �The song is an urban pop track about getting over an ex-lover. �Although the lyrics are sad, the track is a feel good track with a chorus that has a similar vibe to�her previous single, "Singing�Got Better."�
"Teardrop" is the final song on her mini-album. �The song sounds Western influenced with a simple piano introduction--with the first "Uh," the track layers on a repetitive beat and synthesizers. �This, too, is a heartbreak song about being alone and without "the one." �The hook is catchy with the short-breathed�"tdook�tdook tdook"�and "koong koong koong," which lead into the powerful, "It rains in my heart [...]" �chorus. This track, although not the most original sounding, is one of my favorite on the album. �
Overall, I am a fan of this album. �It's difficult to go wrong with Ailee's vocals, but that unfair advantage aside, the tracks are individually solid songs. �I also like that she kept an overall theme with the album, and you can tell it came from the heart--with each note she belts out, you can feel the emotion she's feeling. �Lastly, she took a big part in the creation of this album, which is always a plus for an artist!
What did you think about the MV and album? �Comment below!�
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