#thank you 127 for giving me confidence with your flex songs

[thesingingrevolution]

my graduating class was trying to get us all to play a song when we walked up to get our diplomas, the idea was rejected but if we could i would have 100% requested cherry bomb

[sprinklesandshatters]

A Review on NCT 127′s 3rd Album <Sticker>

So NCT 127 just came back with their 3rd Full Album <Sticker> and this is my first 127 comeback since I became a fan last year! Neozone is such a special album for me as it was their first album that I explored entirely. I've known NCT as the group who never fails any expectations so I've kept mine up although I know they'll exceed it anyway. And guess what, they did! I absolutely love their new album hence this review~

This isn't a technical music review—as I am not a musician myself—but rather a listener's honest takes, goofy notes, and interpretation on each of the tracks in the album. I admit I've also struggled to build my own opinions on some of the tracks until I listened to them over and over again.

I have also heard there are mixed opinions on the title track <Sticker> and a lot says it's another acquired taste. But I think it's not just that, as it can be a grower, just like how most of NCT's songs were for me. Maybe after a few listens and a right passage of time, it will grow on those people. The bottom line here is, I like it a lot! 😛

So I listed down the songs according to their respective track numbers and followed each with a bulleted list of my opinions and interpretations.

(Viewer/reader discretion: before you continue, minors, do not interact as there are few 18+ contents under the cut. Thank you.)

1. Sticker

THEY DIDN'T JUST PUNCH A NEW NOTCH ON THE BELT LIKE THAT

THIS SONG SLAPS, LITERALLY SLAPS… AND WHIPS 

The recorder at the intro boyyyy I thought something was wrong but then I remember it’s NCT lmao

It already stuck in my head from my first listen from the Instagram audio.

With Taeyong opening the verse with his divine rapping, I knew I'm in for a new ride.

STICK-UH STICK-UGH STICK-UGHGHGH

To those complaining it sounding like noise music, imagine it sounding generic. I don't think it would fit as the title track. Not a b-track or in their repertoire, even. They are called NCT because they define the NEO in the music culture and music technology!

It honestly was an unorthodox, just like all of their title tracks, which I’m inherently here for.

Literally, no one does it like them!

The growls and the vocal flexes and adlibs! (You can tell it has Yoo Youngjin's brand.)

The crisp metronome sound that’s consistently ticking except for the pre-chorus and the dance break adds depth to the soundscape. I love how it’s used instead of the usual snaps.

The production quality blew my mind. Like how can someone think those melodies would sound so exquisite? CAN I CALL THEM GENIUS?

The piano at the back, oh my God—Yes! It adds this mystifying element to the song.

I'm not sure if it's a midi violin at the pre-chorus, but it added thrill to the song. It was a great transition from the bass line in the verses to the combination of the flawless harmony with the same instrumental.

"You treat me like a boy, like a grown-up child chasing a dream" JUNGWOO BABY NO MORE HUH

Taeil, Doyoung, and Haechan—the bridge vocal trinity!

But why the heck are they cowboys? I dig the concept, but why? LMAO

BTW GUNSLINGER MARK I’M ON MY KNEES YEEHAW

This is easily one of my favorite tracks from NCT 127's entire discography 💚

2. Lemonade

(⌐■_■)

Jaehyun starting off this song with his deep voice eee

The song opens to a verse oozing with chill confidence. They're like, yeah you're lurking because we’re cool.

This is such a huge slap to their haters. NCT's not chillin' like a villain, nah they're the main characters!

Well maybe they’re villains, but still ya not cooler than them ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Funny enough how they could have just referred haters as simply lemons whose sour/bitter to the taste, but 127 squad's success is sweeter than all the haters' spiteful remarks so yeah, SIPPY SIPPY LEMONADE 🧃

"WOOF"

I might have just barked too wOW

Yuta’s vocals hooooO his voice just sounds so glamorous mhmm

Also Mark referencing their previous title tracks such as: Firetruck, Cherry Bomb, and Regular (it's Irregular in the lyrics) in his rap part 👌💅

I just love Mark's energy when he raps. HE RESOLUTELY BITES AND STRAIGHT UP EATS EVERY TIME HE DOES.

3. Breakfast

Now breakfast time, oh jeez!

AAAHAHFU—

Summer 127's bestie!

If Summer 127 talks about dancing all night long, Breakfast is the morning after.

You know what it is.

"Even if I gulp and drink you, it's not enough for me." oho Taeyong no you ha—STOP

Sexual innuendos aside, isn't it just sweet if someone tells you they'd want to have breakfast with you every day?  Okay maybe I'm melting at the thought 😩🙈💞

And I can see myself dancing to this song as I make breakfast (in the afternoon or at midnight bc I’m crazy)

This was an okay b-track for me at the first skim on the album, but boy it grew on me wildly.

Honestly one of my favorite tracks in this album.

4. Focus

Did I just invade a private call? LMAO

The analog voice filters make it like so.

Dude, this feels intimate in the level of eavesdropping a phone call between seasoned lovers. Then you realize you hear them whispering their kinks over the line and you're ooh, that's sexy! hfgklhfhf

My first listen to this, I almost went feral because,

"I can't wait to eat you…" when it's actually "I can't wait 'til we chill…" aahaha

"Baby call me when you want me." OKAY!

This sounds relaxing and chill. I'd love to play this on a late night drive or just before bed time along with Fly Away With Me, Sun & Moon, My Youth, and Long Flight.

Belongs to ‘make out session’ playlist  ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

That was lowkey a playlist recommendation, huh?

I'd be kidding if I don't say I could touch myself while listening to this song AHAHAFGHFJFJ

I didn't know this would grow on me this much lol I love love LOVE THIS!

5. The Rainy Night

Ooh, the holy melancholy!

Piano at the intro—I knew I'd cry to this.

This song isn't just about break-up, but the heartbreak after one.

The yearning; the remnant pieces from the shattering of what was once there.

I think I crumbled from this one.

This hit so hard I felt like I fit in the shoes with the lyrics throughout the entire song.

What’s fascinating is I clearly forgot the title when I mentally said this sounds like a sad rainy day song from the first listen.

Something I’d turn up when it suddenly rains, just because I want to feel the blues.

Taeil and Haechan singing in lower register? I wanna cry :( they’re just one of the best vocalists in K-music industry right now.

Could have been also nice if they added Yuta to the vocals.

"My selfish heart who waits for you to come back," OKAY WHO HURT THEM?

And the fact that they sang it so good that it translated every ounce of the emotions well even before I looked up for English translations is the reason why I love this song too.

6. Far

Hmm… What the hell?! Do I like this? Wait...

Alright!

The jumpy vibe from the first verse to the pre-chorus set the mood for this song. It sounds merry and heavy. It was honestly too much to take until I’ve reached the chorus part.

Honestly, I think this song could fit NCT Dream better, as it gives off a vibe similar to Hello Future's b-tracks. If some credible source say this could have made HF’s track list, I might believe you too fast.

Also Dream’s Deja Vu where they go na nananananana na na na~

Playful yet confident! That’s what I mean!

As usual, the vocals are insane! Vocal flex from left to right!

I swear Jungwoo sounded a bit like Taemin at the second verse that I had to replay it hahaha

I love hearing Johnny as a vocalist! SM, how many signs do you need until you utilize his vocal talent???

Taeil's part where he sings, "go nuts, go nuts, 'til we go bust, go bust" IDEK BUT I SNORTED A LAUGH AT FIRST LISTEN HFCAHKFHK

Not my favorite, but still great though!

But wait it’s actually stuck in my head???

7. Bring The Noize

Yes, they never beat those noise music allegations

HERE'S SOME NOIZE, BITCHES

I love me some noisy percussions. AND THE BASS YO

This screams so much confidence!

The build up from the pre-chorus to the chorus—FIRE!

This song reminds me a lot of SuperM's Super Car, especially with the engine roar samples and the battle cry-like singing at the chorus.

JAEHYUN RAPPING? You mean Jaehyun the visual, the vocalist, the actor, the model, the funny dude, aka my everything?! (markie bb look pls look away for a moment)

THEY DELIVERED IT STRAIGHT FROM NEOCITY THAT'S SOME NCT MUSIC RIGHT THERE NO ONE DOES IT LIKE THEM

When I said I'd play Focus on a late night drive, and if I add this in the playlist, VROOM VROOM SPEED LIMIT WHAT

OUTTA MY WAY

“We got no shame” ouh TAEYONG’S FLOW IS JUST VERY HIM AND HE’S IN A LEAGUE OF HIS OWN

You know what's so clever about this song? It's how it ended with Mark's final rap without any instrumental, leaving you  standing there with a doppler effect-like post experience.

A super car on a super speed just whooshed past you and you look its way as it zips through the road. It's gone in an instant but you're floored dumbfounded at a sidewalk. That's how I describe this song.

8. Magic Carpet Ride

This song… Wow. Oh gosh it's so beautiful.

Their harmony in the chorus—it makes me want to kiss someone so passionately that I'd cry.

This makes me want to feel love that transcends the universe. Literally, just please take me on a magic carpet ride :(

The background harmonies too oh my goodness—HEAVENLY.

Jaehyun's voice is so warm and soulful it fits perfectly with songs of this genre.

Okay alright Doyoung Grande!

And Taeil makes me feel like I'm listening to old school R&B.

The first time I heard this from the track video, I can't stop replaying because it's just that great.

This makes me want to love. I think that sums it up.

9. Road Trip

This is such a soothing song for me, especially how I easily become nostalgic thinking about the road trips I've had.

Whenever I listen to this, my brain immediately conjures up thoughts of my ideal getaways. Gazing at the sky through the car window, stirring up from a nap in the middle of the ride, and   eventually reaching your destination.

Oh, to travel around anywhere... (curse you covid-19)

Okay that's it. I'M PACKING UP.

But where do I go—

I could also imagine Mark playing this on the guitar and the other members sing along together, something like that.

Just Wholesome™ vibes.

I love how it evokes such a nice emotion within me effortlessly.

This isn't my favorite, but I still love this.

10. Dreamer

Eyyyy such a refreshing song!

This song is so bright it makes me want to dance. I play this first in the shower!

It reminds me so much of Elevator (from Neozone)

The horns make it more lively I think!

Yuta and Jungwoo's voice suits lively songs like this.

The background vocal in low register in Taeyong's part in the first verse is so good ahhfhf

Taeil, the R&B vocal king you are...

There's this part where Doyoung and Johnny harmonized, that at first listen they seemed to clash, but it sounded actually fine after a few listens. Maybe it's just that I've never heard them do it before.

And I think it's Doyoung's laugh at the end of the bridge? Oh my goodness I really love this too!

11. Promise You

MY FIRST LOVE AND MOST FAVORITE SONG IN THE ALBUM!!!

The first time I heard this from their NCIT Sharehouse Sitcom, I fell in love with the song already.

It sounds like something you'd feel from a warm, welcoming hug.

The lyrics are so beautiful and endearing. It's definitely a be-there-for-you type of song that will touch your heart.

It definitely sounds like a promise.

A song about platonic intimacy.

This really fits to be the closing song of the album. It's like the end of it but holds a promise that says “see you soon.”

Because they cherish their fans like that.

It's also like I've watched a movie with a happy ending, where the camera pans up to the clear sky and this song starts playing.

Speaking of ending, I would love to hear them sing this as an encore stage in their concert. You know, that moment just before the stage lights die down at the end of the concert where they send final blows of flying kisses to NCTzens. Then you come home smiling and crying.

This wasn't supposed to be this long since I originally planned to write this with just simple phrases and emojis but I got too engrossed lol. I also meant to include my own ratings but I figured it’s pointless since I can’t really decide about them hahaha

I really enjoyed the whole album and I love how they're progressively defining what NEO means by breaking through standards. It's not NCT music if it doesn't make you say "WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT?" But then you realize it’s stuck in your head and you’re enjoying it already.

��� OVERALL RATING: 127/10 💚

if you’ve reached until here, thank you for letting me share you a braincell or two 💞

[brittanyyoungblog]

30+ Songs About Strong Women for Your Girl Power Playlist

A wise woman once said, “Who run the world? Girls!”

Women are an essential part of society. Aside from the obvious reasons (like the fact that our bodies can withstand childbirth), we’re smart, strong, determined, and overall #bosses. A world without women isn’t a world at all.

Despite this, women are continually at a disadvantage. On average, women make 77.9 cents to every dollar that men make (this is even lower for women of color). Out of the top Fortune 500 companies less than 5% are run by women. There are countries where it’s illegal for women to vote, go to school, or even drive a car.

In this day and age, it’s normal for women to be a little down on themselves. Our reproductive rights are in jeopardy, we’re constantly cat-called and degraded, and let’s be honest, The Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu completely freaked us out.

But you know what? Despite all this we’re also doing better than ever. On average 63% of women graduate college, compared to 57% of men. This year 127 women hold seats in congress, the most ever. Nearly 47% of women are now in the workforce. We are striving for equality and are making good progress.

Sometimes we need a reminder of how strong we actually are. Whether you’re going through a breakup, having trouble in work or at school, or simply need be reminded of how much of a #womanboss you are, here are 31 songs to make you feel more empowered.

1. Run the World (Girls), Beyoncé

Favorite Lyrics: Boy I know you love it How we’re smart enough to make these millions Strong enough to bear the children, children Then get back to business

2. Confident, Demi Lovato

Favorite Lyrics: What’s wrong with being confident?

3. God is a woman, Ariana Grande

Favorite Lyrics: My one, when all is said and done You’ll believe God is a woman

4. Fighter, Christina Aguilera

Favorite Lyrics: Makes me that much stronger Makes me work a little bit harder It makes me that much wiser So thanks for making me a fighter

5. No Scrubs, TLC

Favorite Lyrics: No, I don’t want no scrub A scrub is a guy that can’t get no love from me

6. Fight Song, Rachel Platten

Favorite Lyrics: This is my fight song Take back my life song Prove I’m alright song

7. Feeling Myself, Nicki Minaj and Beyonce

Favorite Lyrics: I stopped the world Male or female, it make no difference I stop the world, world stop… Carry on

8. Roar, Katy Perry

Favorite Lyrics: I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire

9. Stronger, Britney Spears

Favorite Lyric: My loneliness ain’t killing me no more I, I’m stronger

10. no tears left to cry, Ariana Grande

Favorite Lyrics: Ain’t got no tears in my body I ran out, but boy, I like it, I like it, I like it

11. Miss Independent, Kelly Clarkson

Favorite Lyrics: What happened to Miss Independent? No longer need to be defensive

12. Just a Girl, No Doubt

Favorite Lyrics: Oh… I’ve had it up to here!

13. Dangerous Women, Ariana Grande

Favorite Lyrics: Somethin’ ’bout you makes me feel like a dangerous woman

14. Sorry Not Sorry, Demi Lovato

Favorite Lyrics: Baby, I’m sorry (I’m not sorry) Being so bad got me feelin’ so good

15. Flawless Remix, Beyonce & Nicki Minaj

Favorite Lyrics: You wake up, flawless Post up, flawless

16. S&M, Rihanna

Favorite Lyrics: Cause I may be bad But I’m perfectly good at it

17. thank u, next, Ariana Grande

Favorite Lyrics: One taught me love One taught me patience And one taught me pain

18. Woman, Kesha

Favorite Lyrics: I’m a motherf*cking woman, baby, alright I don’t need a man to be holding me too tight

19. You Don’t Own Me, Grace & G-Eazy

Favorite Lyrics: Don’t tell me what to do And don’t tell me what to say

20. Can’t Be Tamed, Miley Cyrus

Favorite Lyrics: I’m not a mistake, I’m not a fake, It’s set in my DNA

21. Bootylicious, Destiny’s Child

Favorite Lyrics: I don’t think you’re ready for this jelly I don’t think you’re ready for this ‘Cause my body too bootylicious for ya babe

22. Firework, Katy Perry

Favorite Lyrics: ‘Cause, baby, you’re a firework Come on, show ’em what you’re worth

23. Don’t Cha, The Pussycat Dolls

Favorite Lyrics: Don’t you wish your girlfriend was hot like me? Don’t you wish your girlfriend was a freak like me, like me?

24. Raise Your Glass, P!nk

Favorite Lyrics: So raise your glass if you are wrong In all the right ways, all my underdogs

25. All About That Bass, Meghan Trainor

Favorite Lyrics: I’m bringing booty back!

26. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, Taylor Swift

Favorite Lyrics: We are never ever ever getting back together You go talk to your friends, talk to my friends, talk to me But we are never ever ever ever getting back together

27. Problem, Ariana Grande, Iggy Azalea, Big Sean

Favorite Lyrics: I know you’re never gonna wake up I gotta give up But it’s you!

28. Money, Cardi B

Favorite Lyrics: I was born to flex (Yes) Diamonds on my neck

29. Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You), Kelly Clarkson

Favorite Lyrics: What doesn’t kill you makes a fighter Footsteps even lighter Doesn’t mean I’m over cause you’re gone

30. Woman Like Me, Little Mix & Nicki Minaj

Favorite Lyrics: I broke a couple hearts that I wear on my sleeve

31. 7 rings, Ariana Grande

Favorite Lyrics: You like my hair? Gee, thanks! Just bought it Sources: https://www.payscale.com/data/gender-pay-gap https://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=40 http://fortune.com/2017/06/07/fortune-500-women-ceos/ https://www.cawp.rutgers.edu/women-us-congress-2019

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