10 Favorite Debuts

Obviously I haven't been around long enough to witness everyone debut but it's been over four years so I figure I would list my favorite Korean debuts from January 2010 to January 2014.

**Also, I think I am going to start making more lists like this instead of just recommending songs. I might do that once in awhile but this is kind of more fun**

So, the thing is...it's extremely difficult to impress me, especially with a debut song. I don't know why but I don't suffer from that whole "rookie disease" or anything. So on the rare occasion that a debut does impress me, it really really sticks with me for a long time. All of these that I chose are songs that I still listen to or find dear to my heart. And some of them have become my favorite groups now. So, rather than finding them "catchy" songs or obsessing over the members early on, these are songs that really caught my attention as good songs and groups with potential. Some of them haven't lived up to this expectation but others have only improved since and yeaaah anyway here are what I /think/ my top 10 debuts are!

10. CN Blue - I'm a Loner
Besides the fact that their debut song is still one of my favorite of their songs, their debut performance was impressive and different, and despite the fact that they don't dance, they showed charisma and vocal and instrumental talent. In an industry filled with pop music they were able to become successful as a more rock group. Anyway, this song is a classic now and I really am thankful for their debut.

9. BB Boys - We Will Be OK
A lot of people don't know them at all but I absolutely love their debut album and song; I never get bored of their songs. Even though they don't promote anymore, I appreciate them a lot for their past songs. They really caught my attention with their album.

8. History - Dreamer
When History debuted, there were a lot of groups debuting and it was getting repetitive, but their debut song was different and incredibly impressive. I love their harmonization and the interesting concept of their music. I hope to see them do more in this style in the future.

7. NU'Est - Face
I think anyone could agree that NU'Est's best era was Face... Honestly they haven't really impressed me since, but I absolutely love this song and its message.

6. Miss A - Bad Girl Good Girl
Most people would place this #1 on lists of debuts, and while it isn't for me, I still think Miss A's debut was one of the best of all time. They haven't lived up to its standards but the dance, the song, the live performance...everything about their debut was golden.

5. EXID - Whoz That Girl
I was really sad when EXID broke up, but now that three members are in Bestie it's not so bad I suppose. Anyway this song really spoke to me for some reason, and I think it's great that they could be so good without going for an overly cutesy or overly sexy image. They found the right balance and they're very impressive vocally. Great song.

4. B1a4 - OK
This song means a lot to me. B1a4 was the first group that I followed since debut and kept up to date about for a very long time. Their debut caught my eye because it was different but good and the song is happy and catchy and just fun. I really love OK and feel like its still one of the best debut songs ever. No one really gave them credit for it but I'm glad that now they are earning their fair share of recognition with Lonely.

3. BTOB - Insane
I know I know what you are thinking. Btob isn't #1? Well honestly, Number 1 through Number 4 are all kind of the same level for me in terms of how much I appreciate them. I hadn't heard anything about btob's debut until I saw the video on my Youtube homepage, and I watched and I fell in love with the song. They impressed me instantly, which is why I think they are so dear to my heart now. They are, along with VIXX and Boyfriend, the only group that I love every single song, and along with VIXX the only group that I really feel a true connection to the members. I love Btob sooo much now and I think it is all thanks to their debut. Now Lee Changsub is my ultimate bias even. omg sobs T T

2. AA - Because I'm Crazy
I loved this song when it came out, and it doesn't have as much of a personal connection to me than Insane does but I think this song is stronger and impressive and different. I don't know why AA isn't more popular. I love them dearly and all of their songs are amazing but this is their best, in my opinion. Great performance, so much sass, and great song!

1. VIXX - Super Hero
For me, this is one of my favorite songs of all time. I can't explain the connection I have to it, nor do I really want to talk about it but VIXX's debut was my favorite of all time. I love them to death now, but nothing compares to the first time I watched the Super Hero music video. I think VIXX will always be in my heart and it's this song that started it all. I was a little late to getting into them for real, which is why btob is my #1 group above them, but their debut song beats all others for me.

Anyway, that's that.
You might disagree but hey this is just one opinion? What are your favorite debuts? Comment~~~
No one reads these posts but if you do!!! i wanna know.

I was going to add C-Real's No No No, EvoL's We are a bit different, Bangtan's No More Dream, Infinite's Come Back Again, Cross Gene's La Di Da Di, and Block B's Freeze but the ones I chose are more notable for me.

Week of Sep 15 Song Rec

I know I'm late and I know I missed a week but things have been hectic~
So I'll do ten this time I guess~ Oooooh I included a lot of my favorites ^^

1. Red - Breathe Into Me
This song is done by a Christian rock band and it got me through some difficult times. I enjoy blasting this at full volume and just kind of meditating. The lyrics are about Christ but I think could be applied to anything or anyone you want them to so for that reason I find it an extremely powerful song. I usually don't like really loud songs or screaming in music but in this one I appreciate it because it doesn't feel like I'm being yelled at but rather that all of the things that are troubling me are just being released in song. The lyrics are incredibly applicable to my life and how I feel a lot of the time so it is one of those songs I go back to when I need it! I feel like it is a very honest song and I love it. Especially the line, "And this is how it hurts when I pretend I don't feel any pain." I think this describes a feeling that everyone has at one point in their life and I absolutely love the way RED portrays it in a song.

2. Super Junior - Why I Like You
I'm not a huge suju fan but I love this song because it feels very real in the sense that the lyrics fit the feeling of the song and the way they sing it. I wish they did more songs like this because I prefer this style to the more 'pop' sounding songs. Also, the lyrics are kind of descriptive of why I like people that I like. People can ask you what your "type" is but when it comes down to it you're going to like someone for how they make you feel. I think this song does a good job of describing that.

3. LeeSSang - The Girl Who Can't Break Up, Boy Who Can't Leave
I first heard this song when Onew sang it on Sang Sang a long time ago but now I'm in love with the song; it has a reminiscent feeling to it I guess. I listen to it when I don't feel like keeping up with the popular music or whatever. Also it makes me feel kind of sad but in a good way. Like a nice sad. I don't know how to describe it. Anyway i love LeeSSang and this is a classic song and if you get a chance you should also hear Onew's version!

4. E7 - Don't Let You Go
I don't know why this song isn't more popular...honestly out of a lot of kpop songs nowadays I like songs like this more than the popular comebacks. So for a pop song I just really enjoy this one. It feels sincere and it fits a lot of different moods and it's catchy at the same time. Not much more to say.

5. Peacock Green - After All

I actually just heard this today but I think this song is pretty and relaxing. I don't know what genre to call it but I don't think it matters either. It's one of those calm, very musical songs and I just respect Korean underground bands a lot because their music is so authentic and just beautiful. I'm going to look up more from this band because I really really love this one! I am literally listening to it nonstop!

6. Sentimental Scenery - Tune of Stars

This is one of my all time favorite songs and definitely my favorite K-Indie song. It's probably the most popular Sentimental Scenery song and I absolutely love it. The lyrics are whimsical and optimistic and I love the way the song makes me feel. It's beautiful and the instrumentals are outstanding because it IS Sentimental Scenery of course but anyway this song is just like floating on a cloud and it's recovered my mood in a lot of instances. I recommend everyone listen to this even if they aren't an Indie fan.

7. Glen Check - Metro

Glen Check is a recent obsession of mine and this song is my favorite at the moment basically because of the lyrics. "We'll never know the ending we never know" kind of makes me feel like our endings are what we make of them; if we want desperately for something to happen we won't see it any other way. I don't know how to explain it exactly but I kind of connect with this song in the sense that I feel like I am always searching for something but I never find it. My favorite line has to be "searching for the metro heading for the world" because honestly that is how I feel; I want to get out in the world and do things and travel and explore and just learn about the world but I need some sort of path or something to take me there and it's almost like the song is saying that we are trapped by our own ideas of what our 'endings' should be instead of looking at what really truly exists and what is possible for us.

8. Mr. Mr. - Waiting For You

I love this song for its musicality; it has wonderful vocals and the melody is wonderful. It's catchy and I can't get enough of it. It's another one of those kpop songs that I wish had more recognition because honestly it is a lot better than a lot of popular songs these days. I get shivers when they sing up in the registers sometimes hehe. Anyway this song is GREAT!

9. Peppertones - For All Dancers

One of my favorite Peppertones songs and definitely one you HAVE to listen to! I have definitely mentioned it before but I'm including it because I have started to listen to it again this week. It's Korean Indie/Rock? I'm not sure the genre but it's just a fun, very upbeat kind of song. It makes me want to get up and dance so I guess it serves its purpose. Other Peppertones songs are just as good as well!

10. WE - Rainy Days

When it comes to sad songs I am kind of picky but I like this one because the music video is pretty decent and because I love the vocals. Anyway I used to listen to this a lot and I have kind of neglected it lately but it's still a great song. I'm also a fan of WE so I thought I would include it!

Week of August 25 Song Rec

So I'm kind of sick as hell and my roommate is gone for the weekend so I'm a bit lonely but I tried not to let that reflect how I chose songs to recommend. I kind of like doing this song recommendation thing because I can reminisce about old songs I like and analyze them and kind of think about what they meant to me back then and what they mean to me now and it's really fun. But anyway, here are 5 songs that I find to be very well done.

1. Avicii - Wake Me Up
Yesterday my sister showed me this song and I've been listening to it like crazy because it's really just a good song! I love the beat and the sound and the guy's voice and especially the lyrics. "So wake me up when it's all over, when I'm wiser and I'm older. All this time I was finding myself and I didn't know I was lost." I think that is just a perfect way to express life, as kind of a blind journey through things not knowing who you are or what kind of person you are but also not realizing that this ignorance. I think it makes a lot of sense, that we kind of "wake up" when it's all over, when we're older and understand more, and we realize what all of our past choices and experiences mean. So I like this song because it's just really true and it makes me feel a lot less worried about my future.

2. Taru - 네가 있으면 좋겠다
I'm a fan of a lot of Taru's songs but this one is hands down my favorite. It's an OST for the drama "I'm a Flower, Too" which is one of my favorite dramas as well, so maybe that's the reason that the song stuck with me so much but in addition I think it's a beautiful and romantic song. The chorus in particular says things like, "As much as I hurt, love me," and such and I think that describes the couple in the drama perfectly; they went through so much pain because of each other but loved each other even more after and I really like the idea that in a relationship, though you might cause each other pain you make up for it through love. I think that is an important way to keep a relationship strong. Also, this song has a beautiful melody and whenever I listen to it I feel calmed and reassured, like you should in a relationship. So that's I guess why I recommended this song, its sound matches the lyrics and they're both really beautiful.

3. Daesung - Wings
This is one of those songs that you don't skip when it comes on, no matter what mood you're in. I'm not a very optimistic person but this song is so optimistic and it just really pumps me up! It's talking about a break up, and how "it's okay so just cry louder" and I just think of it as a really good way to think of things when they don't go how you want them to. Instead of hanging your head low and being sad or upset, just kind of let it all out and look at the positive things around you, find what's beautiful about the night and make that your motivation to get through it. In addition I think Daesung is an extremely talented vocalist and while I love Bigbang and their style I'm glad he got to do something that fits him so well.

4. JYJ - Long Way
A lot or most of JYJ's songs really speak to me, but this one in particular. Every time I hear it I instantly feel better and it drives me to move on in any situation. It's basically a song saying that as long as we keep going, keep following the long path in front of us, we'll eventually see our dreams again. So it's in a sense a song about not giving up on yourself, not lying to yourself, promising not to forget your dreams and aspirations no matter what happens. I find that extremely commendable and I want to be the type of person who never strays away from who I want to be even if I don't know exactly where I am going with life. "I'm walking forward yeah my long way long way..." JYJ's voices, the sound, the lyrics, everything about this song is just absolutely perfect!

5. TRAX - Blind
So this is one of those longing-for-love, one-sided love kind of songs and I guess the reason I love it is because I can kind of feel the desperation through his voice and the way the song progresses and whatnot. It's about the one he loves being blind to his love and not looking at him, and in a way he blames himself. I can kind of sympathize with this song because I have also been in this situation before and it really sucks, but all in all I just really love the emotion that is put into this song and I think TRAX is a very talented k-rock group that doesn't get enough credit!

Week of Aug 11 Song Rec

A friend suggested I do this weekly so I thought hey why not!

I don't think I'm going to have a "theme" for the song recs I'm just going to put down any 5 songs I feel like telling people about! So the "Week of Aug 11" thing doesn't mean I'm just going to recommend songs that I've listened to this week, it just means that's the week I'm posting these songs.And I decided to post this every Sunday because it is the first day of the week ^^ Omg I have so many songs I want to recommend but I'll just keep them in mind for next week. Hahaha ok I'll shut up. Hope you enjoy ^^

1. MIB's 5Zic - Beautiful Day

I'm a huge fan of MIB and despite everyone else's hatred for their use of auto tune I think they are very talented and fun entertainers. Anyway this is 5zic's solo song and it's my favorite of their solo songs, and is also the reason that I grew to appreciate them and also some of the more mainstream khiphop artists. It's a very fun song as well ^^ I don't have much else to say tbh.

2. Boyfriend - Good Night

If you know me well enough you probably know that out of all the kpop groups out there I enjoy Boyfriend's songs the most. I don't even know all of their names tbqh, but I never get bored of their music and I think their style is incredibly unique and beautiful and just perfect. They are sooo underrated and I appreciate their talent because it goes unrecognized a lot of times. Not to mention they always have really difficult choreography but no one really mentions that either...I think people are too focused on the fact that they are young and called "Boyfriend" that they overlook their talent and musicality.

ANYway back on subject: The song "Good Night." It is literally that "just started dating" phase in a song. The perfect romance personified. Even the first line, "Goodbye, I don't want to let you go so I just say bye several times" illustrates what couples feel when they're saying good bye or good night, like they don't want to leave, you just want the moment to last forever... that feeling is captured soo well in this song. "I miss you and miss you even though I just saw you" "I'm a fool who only sees you" "Time is so long" I feel like the song is the perfect description of the type of relationship everyone wants and the melody fits the lyrics perfectly for that.

It really is one of my favorites from their album "Janus." It boosts my mood when I'm down and makes me feel calm and romantic. So anyway, I recommend this song because it is just simply wonderful.

3. SS501 - Lonely Girl

So ss501 was one of the first kpop groups that I was a fan of so a lot of their songs really mean a lot to me because at the time I was going through a lot of emotional stress and their songs were I guess there as a comfort. Anyway this song is actually just Kyu Jong and Hyung Jun but I still really love it. It gives off kind of a 70s vibe to me, it reminds me of a certain song that I can't remember by some 70s group I can't remember but anyway I find it incredibly cute and it makes me feel like I'm floating on a very comfy cloud. ^u^ I guess the reason that it's so personal for me is because it talks about a lonely girl and the speaker's love for her so for me, even though I feel lonely a lot of the time it's nice to think that I am still loved. Other than that I just really love the harmonies and the way they hit those high notes and yeah. Great song!

4. U-Kiss - I Don't Understand

I freaking looove this song. This is my favorite U-Kiss song by far. I love the sound, the melody, their voices, just everything. When I first heard it I didn't know what it translated to so I kind of interpreted it in the way that I wanted...so it was comforting because it made me feel that even though I don't always understand things, I don't have to.I don't have to have a plan for myself or understand why things happen or understand even myself. It's okay to be confused or unsure about things. Anyway now that I understand some of the lyrics better and have looked them up I realize it's about a romance, and not understanding each other which I still think is a beautiful thought. I mean, you don't have to understand perfectly for something to work. Kind of gives me hope ya know. But anyway I recommend this song; it has picked me up several times when I have been down. I stop crying when this song comes on so yeah ^^

5. Lee Juck - With You

This is one of my all time favorite songs; it makes me feel very...alive. I love the way his voice sounds and I love the way the song progresses. It's inspiring and fun and just a really great song. I don't know Lee Juck very well but I do know that this is from his 3rd album which I love dearly. Anyway I listen to this song when I need motivation and it does the trick! It also has kind of a 70s vibe to me, but then again I don't know 70s music all too well so I'm probably getting that all wrong. But this song is one I turn to a lot when I just want a beautiful, really authentic song without loud bass or beats or any of that stuff. Highly recommend it for people who like K-Indie!

Song Recommendation?

I know barely anyone will read this but like I say a lot, these posts aren't for other people to read but for me to just flush out my thoughts.
So.

One of my saving graces in life is my music, and I absolutely love exploring new musical styles and genres. So this post is going to be an "out of my comfort zone" music recommendation/inspiration list. I'm just going to post a couple songs that I have found, in the past or recently, that either opened my mind to new genres or styles of music or are just songs that I appreciate even though I don't necessarily listen to that particular genre.

Recent Finds
songs that are out of my comfort zone that I have recently come to like

1. The Neighbourhood - Sweater Weather
I'm not sure how popular this group is or this song or whatever but I'm in love with it. It's the perfect song for that certain mood when you're feeling cynical about things and I really like listening to it while I'm writing. I don't know the group very well but I'm sure they're great and I might look into them.

2. Maroon 5 - Love Somebody
Okay, I know this is extremely mainstream, but that's one of the reasons I chose to put this on here. It's often hard for me to admit that I like an American pop group or song but for some reason this one really sticks with me. It might be because the lyrics are somewhat relatable or because it's a pretty song or who knows what but I find it very comforting. I was upset when the video was the complete opposite of what I expected. I think of the song as sort of a tragedy love story, one that is doomed for failure but is regardless beautiful. But the video was full of busty ladies and sexual dancing and why was he groping her ass and her chest? Maybe it was artistic, I don't know, but I didn't feel like it was done as well as it could have been. Nonetheless, the song is great.

3. Belinda Carlisle - Heaven is a Place on Earth
So this is an 80s song but I've heard it twice incidentally in the past few days. The first time was in the car, and I was having practically the worst day in the longest time so I was trying really hard to just get to the smoothie place and get myself something to drink and get home but I couldn't stop crying for some reason so I went around in circles until I stopped and when I finally did this song came on and I just burst into tears again. I don't know what it is that is so beautifully tragic about this song but it makes me feel hopeful and sad and depressed and happy all at the same time and I have no idea why. The second time I just heard it playing somewhere but remembering my time in the car upon hearing it made me smile a little because I made it through the day and it made me feel stronger than I probably am.

Past Finds
songs that were out of my comfort zone that opened me up to new genres or groups or just really changed the way I view music

1. The Cab - Intoxicated
This was the first find in a string of American...rock? (I'm not sure the genre) songs and groups that I listened to a couple months back. I love this song because it's fun and upbeat and sounds good but it's also just different. Anyway for me, I never enjoyed this style of song but listening to this made me appreciate The Cab and also other groups such as Imagine Dragons, Train, Florence and the Machine, etc. Anyway I recommend listening to it.

2. Sentimental Scenery - Tune of Stars
This is one of my all time favorite K-Indie songs and it is just beautiful. Sentimental Scenery was the group that really paved the way for my K-Indie appreciation and I just really enjoy the genre now. I used to hate these sort of songs but I realized that there is more beauty to them than I was giving credit.

Anyway I might do another one of these posts later on or just a normal music rec post not sure yet i think it's fun anyway