Reviewing every TWICE project:
I’ve always had a complicated relationship with jp rereleases of already existing kpop songs (especially really known ones) because even though I can’t speak korean, I already know what to expect from the songs I’ve listened to already. The jp releases erase that, and most of the time it feels like weaker versions of the originals. This release from the girls isn’t the exception to my complaints unfortunately. I’d just rather listen ... read more
I was nervous of listening the Japanese versions because of 'Fancy' in Japanese, that I heard by curiosity and, well, it is terrible, but I gave this album a chance, trying to get used with Twice japanese discog.
The thing here is, that it is difficult to keep the hook of the song when you're turning it into a very different language in structure and sound. Songs are not bad for themselves, our ears are just used to their Korean versions.
In 'Like OOH-AHH JP' they lack of that confidence that ... read more
Ranking
1 - knock knock = 8,4πβ
2 - knock knock ( jp ) = 8,4πβ
3 - cheer up = 7,6π
4 - cheer up ( jp ) = 7,5π
5 - TT = 7,4π
6 - like ooh-aah ( jp ) = 7,1π
7 - TT ( jp ) = 7,0π
8 - like ooh-aah = 6,9π
9 - signal = 6,0π
10 - signal ( jp ) = 3,4β€οΈ
Nota final = 70
0/5