Finally, after the long wait (at least for me) TTS a.k.a queens of k-pop are back with their second mini album : Holler. I was so ready for this comeback and I wasn't left disappointed in the end! ;) It's better in my opinion, than Mr. Mr. album.
The Song
For my first listening, I found it really catchy and fun, wich is the main reason I like k-pop. The chorus is the only part I can sing along to, and honestly I think it's going to remain this way, because although the whole thing is really addictive, it didn't do it for me in the end. It's a great song, but I guess I expected too much and it didn't live up to that. Still, can't say I don't like it. Having mixed feelings, really. xD My favourite part has to be Taeyeon's high note line. And Holly Molly, Seohyun sounds A-M-A-Z-I-NG. Tiffany's last verse kind of scared me. It was a little bit painful to hear. Her voice was totally okay throughout the song, it's just the ending that went wrong for me.
Oh, and if you didn't know : SM bought the song. Not like it's a big problem, they had done it before. I just imagined that the company likes and respects TaeTiSeo to the point where it wouldn't be a question if they deserve an own song, composed specially for them as a title song. *sigh*
The Music Video
Now, for the video, it went the opposite way. First sight : too bright, typical SM "just posing around girl group" vibe to it. Second watch : "Oh wait, so it's a hotel." But... still doesn't make sense for me. But since I like to observe MVs over and over again, for some strange strange reason, I love it now. It's not cheap looking at all. The sets are not really creative (specially elevator Hoot-like scene and the jamming on the table one) however, the girls slayed it. In Twinkle, I strongly felt that Taeny outshined Seohyun, like, a lot. Up until this MV I genuinely thought that TTS was formed just so SM can feed Locksmiths and Tiffany biased people (even Tiffany said so, that the sub-unit was inspired by Taeyeon's and Tiffany's "Lady Marmalade" performance) But here, for me Seohyun stood out the most. Yes, she had less screen time and lines, but OH MY GOD she was really good. She's definitely a bias list ruiner. Our maknae has officially grown into a mature, beautiful, confident and talented artist. ^_^ Taeyeon was also really energetic - in the live performances as well - wich I was so happy for, kinda worried back there about the whole Baekyeon thing pulling her down, but I guess I needn't have worried. She looked like she wanted to be there, performing, singing, taking part in it all. And she was gorgeous, just like the SM Staff approved it. :P And for Tiffany, she's at the Fany level as always. I personally like to think of her as TTS's visual (I know such thing doesn't exist, just my fantasy) she brings so much into this sub-unit. Her happy vibe and aura is unbelievable.
The Dance
Now, this is something that I rarely complain about when it comes to GG. This dance is simple, yet sexy (not the show-off kind) and fits with the song really well. But I'm kind of worried what would happen it they didn't lip-schync... because there are "jumpy" and fast parts, wich I find hard to sing along to. Specially Adrenaline's dance.
The Album
Gotta say, I like it more than Twinkle album. Sure, Holler didn't do it for me, but the other songs on the album make up for it completely. Favourites are Whisper and Adrenaline (thorn between the two), btw speaking of Adrenalie, SM : "WHY U NO MAKE THAT TITTLE SONG?" It is perfection. Don't care if people say it's "too sexy for TTS". They're 25 for God's sake... and it's not slutty. Sure, those red-white costumes were a little revealing for SNSD's style, but they are nowhere near trashy. I honestly would like to see them performing Adrenaline with black leggings and plain, white shirts and you know what? It'd still be hot... because they are charismatic and can make it attractive.
My liking order of the songs in the album :
1. Whisper & Adrenaline
2.Only U
3. Stay
4. Holler
5. Eyes
For the whole comeback I will give a 7,5 out of 10. FYI, my rating system is really strict, cuz why not... so everything above 5 is great. :D
Btw, my absolute favourite thing was Taeyeon's long blonde hair (it's back yaaay) it suits her more I believe than Jessica. When I saw it I was like :
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