Taeyang's Solar is HERE!

So I just finished listening to the whole album, the first time through. For each track I typed my reaction literally AS I was listening to it. Hence, why random favorite lines/spazzes break out lol! Please excuse any typos and/or grammar issues XD I was excited! Here's a link to the Omona article with Youtube vids of all the new tracks: Youtube Tracks

1. Solar (Intro)

EEEE Okay we all know I love this one cause when it came out as the first teaser I listened to like 10 times in a row. As always I wish SO HARD the intro was a full song, cause intros in kpop are always fantastic. L-O-V-E it. Even his accented English is full on love.

2. Superstar

Definitely not the kind of sound I was expecting from Taeyang, a little more upbeat and pop than smooth R&B, but I'm still feeling it. Has a definite MJ influence. Can I just say I love Taeyang's voice? It only gets better the longer he's a singer seriously. Oh f- the briiiiidge!!! SO GOOD. This MUST be performed live. MUST.

3. I Need a Girl (feat. G-Dragon)

I'm iffy about the title of this song. Sounds a little desperate >_>... I'm really liking the sound of the chorus. I think the tone of the song really matches the title though. His voice has a really innocent sound to it. Not sure how I'm feeling about GD's rap though... I mean I think his line "I. Love. Girls." kinda... is ruining the feel of the song? It's not a "I love 'dem bitches" song it's a "damn I'm lonely..." haha.

4. Just a Feeling

This is totally the Taeyang I know and love. A little dancey, but still strong vocals. ... "I want to make love to you, say my name." Okay thousands of girls ovaries just EXPLODED O_O.

5. You're My

This is the kind of song that makes you go "*sigh* Taeyang is sooo dreamy." haha This should totally be performed live too. Tae on the piano, laying out this song would be a women killer.

6. Move (feat. Teddy)

LOL! Teddy: "But don't get this shit twisted. This is for the ladies." This chorus of this song will be stuck in my head for the next week!

7. Break Down

This song would sound great blasted in the car. Loving it. I want to see him dance to this song. Wouldn't that be the hottest/cutest thing ever? I dunno I just think it would make for some really good choreography...

8. After You Fall Asleep (feat. Swings)

This song I've only head 40 seconds and it's fantastic. Taeyang you know what? You ARE fly like a bird. I think this would make for a GREAT music video.

9. Where U At

We all already know this one. It's a good song, not my favorite Taeyang song, but still got a ton of listens from me =).

10. Wedding Dress

I love this song. The MV always makes me feel a little sad, especially near at end where he says "Shoulda been me" T_T. Oh Taeyang =(.

11. Take It Slow

The sound of the song is perfect for the last track on the album. Really relaxing and smooth. The bridge in this song is great too. I often loves the bridges in songs best though haha.



Overall, I give this album a 9/10 there were a FEW spots that were iffy to me, but on the whole it was GREAT. Basically, I will playing the hell out of this album. Taeyang's voice is addicting, and there was a perfect mix of fast, dancey, slow, and simple songs, and just enough featuring of other artists to keep it interesting yet still very Taeyang. I also like there wasn't a ton of filler songs, only mere 2 songs we'd already heard, and NO instrumental/remix tracks! This album definitely lived up to the high expectations I had for my favorite member of Big Bang <3.