June 1, 2015

Oh, youth. A fleeting period in one's life that could somewhat be compared with blossoming flowers in the spring. Pretty, yet not everlasting.


I decided to get the PINK version, for it's the most marketed one out of the two versions they have put out. And as much as I want to spend on getting the blue/white version, I felt like the Pink one captures what the album is all about, physically. And I am glad to have made that decision, despite my further hatred with the color pink.


It's not a BANGTAN release without concept lyrics involved in the most random-est places in the entirety of the physical album. Nevertheless, I loved how it was played in this album. The album, though pink, is just beyond pretty for words. It matched the whole 'blossoming age' theme that they were going for.

As for the photos, what more can I say? Bangtan looks flawless as always, no doubt about that. I really love Seokjin's outfit in the ephemeral concept set. Look at him, he's just too good looking for my own good. /puts hands on chest to protect heart.


There are also blank lined portions in the album, which serves as a space fansigns, I guess(?). Or since the physical album plays out like a pretty notebook in general, it could be there for one can write her most deepest thoughts if she wants.


Following the ephemeral concept comes the black and white shots of the boys together, having fun. I'm honestly not really a fan of their outfits in this set, as well as the wet look for their hair. But as usual, they pull it off.


Laline's Note: I only found out os Seokjin's involvement in the song whilst browsing through the physical album once again to do this review. 

9. Outro. Love is Not Over. 
It's always like this. I always end up liking the Outro, if not most, it always lands on my favorite tracks in every Bangtan released albums. So didn't really come as a surprise that I'm gonna love this album's OUTRO.


As what you will notice in every track, a couple or more members participated in the making of the songs. Which came no surprise to everyone, but an interesting bit to see them showcase such tracks, apart from being just Yoongi and Namjoon.


Overall, 화양연화 pt.1 is a great album. An unexpected mix of  musical showcase which involves more of their songwriting, both improved vocals, and rap. I may have not fancied the title track for this album, but the unpromoted tracks made up for that. It's hard to actually criticize everything at this rate, for I am honestly still not over how much I like this album, and being blinded by my overall bias for the boys.

And c'mon, you know it's a great album when you get Seokjin as your album photocard. Think of me badly all you want, but this right here... it's destiny(That I get the photocard... and eventually marry him in the future).


I ordered my album from KPOPTOWN.COM - they were so kind enough to even put in a card set of the boys well! Thank you KPOPTOWN.COM!