They're the gin inside your tonic ♥ SNSD thread #12! ♥

[Aspen]

The song was good until they started singing. From then on everything went downhill. I came to like Hoot, but I can't see myself starting to like this. It will sell physically well bc it's SNSD, but the digital sales won't match Oh!.

From what I've heard so far of the album tracks, I like "Trick" the most, but the rest is rather boring.

Edit: Track 7-11 are better too.

[freedreamer]

I am giving props to the vocalists of THE BOYS. (Taeyeon, Jess, Seohyun)
its apparent how they divided the lines for the stronger singers and those not. Pity Tiff didnt sing...probably because she was already rapping from months ago...:/

edit: TRICK is awesome!!!!!!!! ^^^
and yay for ballads Spring Day and Sunflower

[TofuBunny]

Originally Posted by Tom Punks

I have so many problem with this song... like the fact that it just goes too slowly and the flow is nonexistent.

But my biggest problem is that this song just turned SNSD into the generic SM group. Seriously, this song sounds just like the last few title tracks by f(x), SHINee, and Super Junior. In fact, it'd probably sound exactly the same if any of those other groups did it. SM groups have like the most generic, interchangeable music style now. It's ridiculous.

The opening of the MV is cool though, I'll give them that. And they all look hot (except Taeyeon at parts).

IA with all of this. It was fine when this was f(x)'s thing to do the talking parts. Then everyone started doing it and I'm just sick of it. I'm actually scared for SHINee's Korean comeback now.
And the MVs .. I couldn't watch this one more than once because I've already seen it a million times before. The Matrix and that damn box .. ugh.
When you compare all the MVs that came out in 2009 to the 2011 ones it's easy to tell that SM isn't even trying anymore. I used to be addicted to the Gee/It's You/Ring Ding Dong/Chu MVs and I watched them nonstop. But now if you've seen one you've seen them all.

I'm only in the 6th track and I already know that The Boys is my least favorite song on the album. TRICK is flawless btw

[miroro]

the album is perfect
Oscar, Trick, My J, lazy girl and sunflower

not liking koreran mr taxi and i prefer the english ver. of the boys!

[Twinkle !]

The album so far is so amazing obviously except the boys itself !

the song is not snsd at all and the rapping is gross and everything is mess omg teddy whatever spent a long time doing this song especially that most of the song is "GIRLS BRING THE BOYS NOW I WANNA VOMIT DANCE RIGHT NOW " . OMG sorry i feel like I'm anti SNSD it's my opinion afterall the album so far is so good , the boys it's not like the worst song i've ever heard but it's really bad the English sounds better , I really hope for a miracle the makes me love the song

but okay the album is really great and that what matters

[love in music]

ALBUM OF THE YEAR. SRSLY. THEY CAN'T BE BEAT.
i am so happy & proud of them T_T the quality of their music just keeps getting better & better. ultimate favs are Telepathy, TRICK, Sunflower, Lazy Girl, Vitamin

[Mirai Noah]

Yeah not sure if I like "The Boys." Gotta go listen to the rest of the album.

[love in music]

Btw, here is the translation to How great is your love, written by Sooyoung

봄날 (How great is your love)
The whole world brightens at your smile,
like the spring day,
Making me dream again

On the day where sunlight glitters
Clasping my fingers in yours
Walking while matching our feet

Walking in front of you
At times suddenly turning around
Looking at your face that stares at me
My eyes are dazzled

Listening to the sound of spring
Walking along the path with blooming flowers
If summer comes and it rains
Walk on only looking at the rainbow
Even when the autumn passes and winter comes
We will walk on together
Feeling the warmth coming from your hands
How great is your love

I had been waiting for the love
Love like the sky, to come to me

On the day where star lights are shinning
Walking while matching the melody of singing birds
Like the secrets of the season
Repeating, come and go
Feeling the love that never changes
My eyes are dazzled

Listening to the sound of spring
Walking along the path with blooming flowers
If summer comes and it rains
Walk on only looking at the rainbow
Even when the autumn passes and winter comes
We will walk on together
Feeling the warmth coming from your hands
How great is your love

You give shinning lights to me
Me who is exhausted in this world
At the end of this narrow path where we walk together
Even if winter comes again
If your hands are holding mine
The world will be spring days to me
How great is your love

How great is your love
Trans: @imwhywhy

beautifully written. I hope they will let her (and other girls) write lyrics more.

[terra]

OMG
I just woke up because I slept too early and everyone's been spazzing about the album
I'm downloading the album from BF and waiting to properly review it,
If my predictions for the title track is right, I'll probably end up in the same boat with Sarah, TomPunks, Twinkle ! and freedreamer lol

[miroro]

Originally Posted by love in music

ALBUM OF THE YEAR. SRSLY. THEY CAN'T BE BEAT.
i am so happy & proud of them T_T the quality of their music just keeps getting better & better. ultimate favs are Telepathy, TRICK, Sunflower, Lazy Girl, Vitamin

TELEPASHI () IS AMAZING!!!!! omg it's so perfect i can't even!!!!
i'm loving how this album has a lot of different genres from cute to ****ty to soft ballad!


sm need to change their name to FLAWLESS GENERATION right now

[terra]

Just downloaded the album
I like The Boys but not that much, it kinda flat imo
But the rest of the album tracks are just great! I love what I'm hearing so far

[Tom Punks]

Originally Posted by MirrocleHeaven*

TELEPASHI () IS AMAZING!!!!! omg it's so perfect i can't even!!!!
i'm loving how this album has a lot of different genres from cute to ****ty to soft ballad!

I love how you just called ****ty a musical genre. lol

[gallowsCalibrator]

I'm not comparing them to other artists. I think that's ridiculous. It prevents you from enjoying music for what it is.

I think The Boys is really catchy and a good dance song. They looked absolutely stunning in the music video.
Especially Sunny, who is just rocking that hairdo. I wish it wasn't a wig.

I have yet to hear the other songs from the album, but from reading all of your reactions, I'm very excited to hear them!

[noisy_harmony]

The Boys (song) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(...) the rest of songs on The Boys album

[love in music]

Originally Posted by MirrocleHeaven*

sm need to change their name to FLAWLESS GENERATION right now

ikr!!
i actually like the English version of the boys in full, wasn't expecting that!
i will be jamming 2 this album *in cheesy fany voice* FOREVER AND MORE

[wildconnetta]

The Boys (song) is flawless.

[dreamland2.0]

Wow this album is simply amazing! So many different styles! I really love it!
The Boys MV was nice everyone looked gorgeous especially Hyo

I liked The Boys Korean ver. better and I also really like Telepathy, TRICK, OSCAR, Top Secret, Lazy Girl, and Vitamin!
Sunflower is really nice too! All the tracks are great to listen to!

[terra]

OK now I must admit
The Boys (song) give the exact feeling to me as Sixth Sense (song) did, those were not hook song but it's growing on me so bad right now!

Girls' Generation and Brown Eyed Girls had exceeded typical market hook songs and so far it's a great move indeed pulling something not everyone could do imo

[miroro]

The Boys is on the Top 100 on USA itunes !
congrats gurls

oh! fianlly The Boys is out on my itunes store just bought it <3 i need to support the girls

[Lady~Deviance]

"The Boys" (Korean Ver.) & (English Ver.) - this song had the potential to be an outstanding track but the girls' vocal arrangements ruined the song. The chorus is terrible and the chanting/rap section was unnecessary and discombobulated. The best part of the song is the intro and the bridge.

"Telepathy" and "TRICK" are good standout tracks in my humble opinion.

~Overall in regard to their 2011 releases, I preferred their Japanese debut album over their 3rd Korean comeback album. It's still a solid release nevertheless.