Smudgestar 73 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 So this is my entry to this game c:This isn't meant to be a bashing thread or anything negative towards Exo, these are just my opinions and feelings that I had when listening to each song.**Before doing this listen through, I had only watched Exo's performance at MAMA 2016, and then in January I downloaded Monster to my phone and watched a stage with my sister. While I liked Monster, I was never overly impressed by Exo, at least to the extent of actually going and making a listen to a whole album lolIt's a similar feeling that I had towards BTS before I had actually listened to WINGS xD **SO I chose to listen to Ex'Act, since it's their latest full-length album, but because the last two tracks are instrumental, and the point of the game is to listen to atleast 10 songs by the group, I decided to listen to the three extra songs that featured on the Lotto repackage c: (minus the Monster remix, though I might listen to that song on my own time lol) This was also the album that won Album of the Year at the MAMA awards, so I might as well, since I watched them win and all. [i was prejudiced] against EXO The album:Ex'Act and Lotto repackageMy fave song from the album: Cloud 9 and MonsterMy least fave song from the album: White Noise and They Never KnowRating: 7/10 Lucky OneCute background beat (it reminds me of a flute?). I can see myself listening to this a few more times and really liking it after awhile, but besides the bgm, kind of generic for a title track. MonsterI've actually heard this before and even had it on my google play. I really like it. The chorus and the hook are soo good. (tbh listening to it now, I'm reminded of The Backstreet Boys xD) I Love the "creeping creeping creeping" at the end. Artificial LoveThis is interesting (?). Kind of weird, but not bad. Reminds me of Daft Punk and the 80's lol. Cloud 9This is a cute track with soft vocals on a fun and not over-the-top beat. (is the lyric "girl, you got me flying up"?) HeavenPiano on top of the beat is really cool. Not my favourite though. The chorus is nice White NoiseThis is the only song where I don't really like the bgm. Kind of cheesy, and paired with the nice vocals, it sounds funny. One and OnlyHip hop air horn at the beginning? And then this is the softest song on the album. Very R&B. They Never KnowNot sure how to feel about this one. The rap stands out, but the beat is so strange when the vocals start. StrongerThis is a nice one. Definitely a song that would be at the end credits of a movie (I don't really listen to acoustic piano songs lol). I liked it. (Crying because I listened to the Lucky One and Monster instrumental tracks, and they are really good by themselves lol) LottoThe autotune is really funny. The chorus, again, really good. But other than that, this song isn't the most interesting. Can't Bring Me DownVery 'boy band' sounding. I think that this song replicates exactly what I thought Exo sounded like before I listened to this album. Not extraordinary She's DreamingThis is a really nice vocal. Their voices are beautiful, and the rappers really came into the song well. Still not my type of song, it's a little soft and boring, but it sounds really good. The chorus "She's Dreaming" is really sweet too Overall Opinion:Huh. This really wasn't that bad. I am really into the electronic sound of most of these songs, and I think that the first 5 songs sounded really good one after the other. They had a similar sound but they were still really good and independent songs. I have a thing for an album that has a flow of one song the the next. I really didn't expect to feel satisfied by most of these songs c: The choruses were really decent in each song. And, as you can tell, I am pretty impressed by the producers and the people who made the background music lol (whatever you call it). But at the same time, I did not completely love this album, nor this group. And maybe this isn't the best album to listen to as an introduction of Exo. Though, when they come out with another album (I'm not sure if I'll check out their latest EP) I will have more of an open mind to check it out, actually. Way more than before lol. I'm not as hesitant to take a listen c: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caipirinhas 11,816 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Cloud 9 is actually my favorite song from EX'ACT, and I thought I was alone in the universe at actually liking it. I remember when EX'ACT first came out, everyone trashed that song. I just bopped alone... sadly. It's so weird, but it works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdragonkwon 287 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Thanks, I like these threads. I haven't heard an Exo song for years, might see how they sound these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rà ♥ 2,225 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 They never know is my favorite off the album. Interesting game though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Aeris~ 2,686 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Try listening to exodus. Sm experimented with them for exact and gave them songs that mostly you wont hear from them. Thanks for this review. I hope you can listen to them more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deâ„“phina 14,904 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Bad first choice. Go listen to Overdose EP, MAMA EP, and Exodus, in that order, now. I'll see you in the official thread in a couple hours when you'll come presenting yourself as a new fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kissmyass 891 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 The only good song from exact is monster the rest are meh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ji-Lovely 4,535 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 OT but Cloud 9 first time I saw this title I thought of C9 LOL team xD anyway C9 especially needed time to grow on me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Aeris~ 2,686 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Is kissmyass a dup? I kept seeing her on exos thread for today. Even on bt shes there. Did we gain a new troll? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101byun 527 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Welp. I stan White Noise with my entire soul and being so that's unfortunate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ddeona Oneul Bame 61,629 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 CLOUD9 IS THE BEST B-SIDE ON EX'ACT CAN'T BRING ME DOWN DESTROYS IT BUT IF IT'S JUST EX'ACT, CLOUD9!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy. 789 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 As much as I love exact I don't think it's the best choice to judge exo's music. It's an experimental album (compare to their overall music), with a define sounds that mostly doesn't represent their discography. I find Exodus or overdose mini being more representative of their style. If you want to know more about them you should listen to those. Still great review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flee 1,954 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 this album grew on me but it's really not a great album to introduce people to exo because it's just so different from their usual/defining sound. like several people said before, exodus and overdose are their representative releases and their best imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juu 3,359 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 you should def listen to their other albums too, they have one of the best music out of all boybands imo (and a great vocal-line) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Aeris~ 2,686 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 this album grew on me but it's really not a great album to introduce people to exo because it's just so different from their usual/defining sound. like several people said before, exodus and overdose are their representative releases and their best imo you should def listen to their other albums too, they have one of the best music out of all boybands imo (and a great vocal-line) Are you exols or casual listeners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juu 3,359 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Are you exols or casual listeners? i'm kind of an exo-l (i used to be a big fan, i still like them and their music but i don't follow them as closely anymore) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Aeris~ 2,686 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 i'm kind of an exo-l (i used to be a big fan, i still like them and their music but i don't follow them as closely anymore) Ah i see, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap thriâ„“â„“s 2,846 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 you should have listened exodus instead ! im shocked you don't like white noise which I consider the best song of that album omg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightEXO 12,909 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I mean EX'act Is my jam, but it's really not everyone's taste, but child you need to bump EXODUS in your life. If I was to put anyone on to EXO it would be EXODUS and then I'd add a few extra jams from EX'act. EX'act was EXO's experiment album btw so that's probably why it through you for a whirl Anyways if you want Check out EXODUS Hurt. EXODUS and El Dorado are just >>>>>>>>>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qgy7Iu8fK3s Though I'd recommend you listen on Spotify or apple for quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinity 772 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Cloud 9 is actually my favorite song from EX'ACT, and I thought I was alone in the universe at actually liking it. I remember when EX'ACT first came out, everyone trashed that song. I just bopped alone... sadly. It's so weird, but it works for me. Cloud 9 is the best song on the album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinity 772 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I love Exact the album so much so yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mon chan 4,645 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 you should have listened exodus instead ! im shocked you don't like white noise which I consider the best song of that album omg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose_eri 453 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 EXODUS >>>>>>> I like EX'ACT but it's a new sound for them , check EXODUS first then their previous albums ( you will love EXODUS ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejaetama 625 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 7/10 is understandable for this album. You should try to listen EXODUS and Overdose mini Album (Chinese version). These 2 was better than Ex'act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfinch 7,070 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 At first I liked only Monster, LO, AL and Stronger, but later I found myself repeating One and Only and They Never Know... (In repack it's Lotto and Can'tBring me down, but CBMD tired me soon) Still don't feel White Noise and Cloud9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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