They offer just the right changes of pacing for the record’s 35-minute runtime to play out with as much contour as concentration, both to extremes. And so it is that Soul Lady slaps like no-one’s business.
It isn't K-Pop, it's Yukika-Pop!
I have finally decided to listen and review this album. A lot of questions ran through my brain before listening. Is it overrated? Is it everything people say it is? Does it push the boundaries of K-Pop? Could something like this even come impress me in the slightest bit?
Oh yes, it does! She wasn't wrong when she called herself the Soul Lady!
You've gotta admit, this is a feel good album. This is definitely a staple in the genre of K-Pop, and really thinking ... read more
Shout out to albums that start with strings.
Gotta be one of my favorite genders.
This is city pop at it's finest, has one of the best vocal performances and production in the entire genre and it just sounds beautiful. Also shout out to the snare on "SOUL LADY", It is the single best thing that's happened to mankind since the fucking wheel.
It is great to know that this type of music can exist in the K-Pop industry. This album is fantastic, with retro tunes blending seamlessly with great production quality, bringing back the Citypop aesthetic to listeners. Obvious examples of Citypop are Soul Lady, Neon, Shade etc. Apart from Citypop, Yukika also steps her foot into different types of music, like the Korean R&B-themed A Day For Love, the modern wacky electro-pop-themed Pit-a-pet etc, and all songs still fit the general fluffy ... read more
It has been a very long time since I last listened to this album, but it still holds up very well. This is a city pop-inspired K-Pop album, and the concept works fabulously. Yukika's vocals enhance the atmosphere of any song she's in, whether that's a laidback, R&B style or more energetic disco track. The production is also wonderful, taking influence from city pop and older R&B/dance-pop yet still sounding modern. A few of the songs are rather forgettable, but with this nice of a ... read more
é um álbum muito bom. não sou tão acostumado a ouvir álbuns orientais e esse aqui me conquistou, não só pelo pop, mas pelo todo em si. é um álbum que é bem legal e tem boas letras. preciso me aprofundar um pouco mais na cultura musical do oriente.
minhas favs: neon 1989 e e soul lady
With "Soul Lady" Yukika not only makes one of the greatest debuts of all time, but one of the best pop albums of all time.
From beginning to end, the album entrances you in its beautiful production and amazing vocals. While it is definitely a blend of K-pop and City-pop, Yukika is able to blend the two in a way that makes it sound unique to her, but also very nostalgic, creating a sound that is an absolute must listen to for anyone.
It doesn't matter if you like K-pop, or if it's ... read more
1 | From HND to GMP 0:49 | 81 |
2 | I FEEL LOVE 3:55 | 90 |
3 | 서울여자 [SOUL LADY] 3:35 | 91 |
4 | 네온 [NEON] 3:40 | 91 |
5 | Yesterday 3:42 | 88 |
6 | 발걸음 [A Day For Love] 3:19 | 81 |
7 | 안아줘 [pit-a-pet] 4:01 | 85 |
8 | 좋아하고 있어요 [Cherries Jubiles] 4:05 | 90 |
9 | 친구가 필요해 [I Need A Friend] 1:32 | 81 |
10 | 그늘 [SHADE] 4:16 | 87 |
11 | All flights are delayed 1:32 | 80 |
12 | NEON 1989 2:26 | 91 |
13 | 좋아하고 있어요 (Acoustic Version) 4:01 | 85 |