Arirang Review: We Are So Back

 

Guys, it's finally the day we've been waiting for FOREVER!

IT's BTS NEW ALBUM DAY!

I'm a huge BTS fan (Namjoon, my beloved) and I've been WAITING for all 7 members to get back together and make magic again. Today, Arirang dropped and I have so many thoughts!

First and foremost, ARMY we are sooooo back! Every song is incredible and overall, this album was such a win for me. 

I have to say, I was a little nervous going into listening to the album as it's been a while since we've had all the members working on something together. We have had all their solo albums, which I adored because I felt it really gave us a look into their own individual styles and the absolute magic each member is individually. Especially for fans who are just getting into BTS, it was nice to kind of see everyone's growth and direction.

Now for the album. This album definitely had a more mature sound but it still provided that same BTS feel that we've had. A few of the songs even reminded me of older BTS (Hooligan and FYA). 

What I really enjoyed is you can really see how much of their personalities were infused in each song and you can really see their growth not only as people but as musicians and as a group and how they are continuing to develop their sound. 

My favorite song on the album has to be Aliens. I think it was incredible, it highlighted all the members vocals well, and I love how fiery it was. BTS didn't come to play and I am SO HERE FOR IT.

I listened to the entire album this morning and then re-listened to it with the English translated lyrics and BTS as always hits us with straight FYA in their wordplay. Not only are the songs absolute bangers, but there are definitely so many lyrics that as an ARMY, as a person who loves and supports BTS, it made me so proud of them. They are killing the game as always and you can really see where they are inspired (2.0 is giving major Kendrick vibes).

Now let's talk about Swim, the single and the MV. 

This song was absolutely incredible, catchy, truly going to be getting a ton of airplay. The VIDEO, my GOD. 

Not to be a simp on main, but....

Like...I cannot.

Also Lili Reinhart, the queen that you are. 

I loved this concept, I loved this video so much, the costumes, the contrasting elements. It was absolutely amazing and was very Black Swan but also very fresh and new.

So tell me, what did you guys think of the album? Let's chat about it!

Always, Raineedayze