Our post-album discussion/review with songwriter Adrian McKinnon will be published this weekend! Duo reactions to TREASURE I Love You, cignature ARISONG, SuperM One, SuperM Monster + Infinity, The Boyz Chase Album, and Stray Kids IN生 Album have been filmed and Umu & our assistant editors are working hard to get them out soon! We may take a break from filming duo reactions during the month of October to focus on the return of the Classical + Jazz Musicians React and will keep you updates. More info about our Classical + Jazz Musicians React series ⬇️ ➡️ CMR Reaction Release Schedule + list of our Patreon-exclusive videos: docs.google.com/document/d/1uvf-u1EJVB-hmB3IU0P6M-obdMNu11fo_aUIf6dur70/edit?usp=sharing ➡️ Songs that are currently being voted on or waiting to be voted on by our musician voting panel (or votes are tied akjnfsakjdfn): ruclips.net/p/PLFw_XZtkCVMMt3F3O3jvbeYlUyGo8v2nX ➡️ Will not react to list for the Classical Musicians React series & why songs may not be reacted to: docs.google.com/document/d/1b5aQLWbYgUCm30Pj5-AalSjwMaq8gm5jOyrcbAlMu6c/edit?usp=sharing
Meanwhile... Umu was speachless, darn it, so was I. This has to be the best ever Album reaktion! Kudos to the best duo Umu and Kevin, this listen was sooooo pleasurable. Loved it! Looking forward to the wkend reaktion.
It really hurts my heart to see him not getting enough attention with this particular comeback! I didn't expect this whole album would be filled with so much emotions. I've been waiting for your reaction specifically to Taemin, but I must say it would've been a lot better if sooner. Thanks a lot nd look forward to Adrian
It's my first time to see Umu this emotional. Ahh I totally get you though. Clockwork is a masterpiece! Taemin described the song as about when someone is broken inside, he or she feels trap in time.
Yes, it's been a while since music has moved me this deeply :') Is there a video I can watch where Taemin explains the meaning of/describes the songs...?
@@ReacttotheK I watched it here ruclips.net/video/Qv5_a8HsBLc/видео.html it's his recent radio station interview. I love watching him talk about his music.
@@ReacttotheK I cannot find the showcase he did for the release of the album, he explained a lot in there but i guess it was illegally uploaded, so :'( Still this little one he did for The Stage (you watched BR and Nemo from there) might tell you what he wanted to accomplish overall with the album and about some of the songs ruclips.net/video/G9jGIVzmscw/видео.html
@@ReacttotheK I haven’t finished watching all of his interviews (I have 2 left to watch this weekend). But off the top of my head, the interview you probably want is his “Criminal Lounge” Vlive that came out right after the release. He also sang snippets of a few songs acoustically. 😊
Fun Fact: Waiting For's original title was "There it goes" and the deep voice sounds like it's saying both "Waiting for" and "There it goes" at the same time
One word: ATMOSPHERE. That's what Never Gonna Dance Again: Act 1 is. It's a study in creating and presenting "atmosphere" through sound. And don't worry (for Kevin) about whatever it is that sounds lacking because this is just half of an entire full album. There's still Act 2 coming either in October or November 2020, which will have a much different soundscape than Act 1. What's fun about the entire Act 1 album is it's like a collection of songs used for fashion shows. I've tried watching fashion show recordings on mute with Act 1 playing in the background...PERFECT!
As Kevin said he has a particular preference for old Latin music so Waiting For doesn't do anything for him. As for me, I have a preference for Taemin's voice. Hence, it doesn't matter if another singer is a better vocalist. I'd still choose Taemin.
@@lori4021 fun fact Taemin is actually technically a good vocalist, much better than today's main vocalists .-. It pains me that people still think he just has a nice voice because he's worked so hard to perfect his technique :(
It's so crazy to me that so people listen to 2 Kids and feel any sense of hope...To me it just feels so painful and impossible. Like trying to walk through a pool made of honey? It's what I put on when I wanna feel the absolute misery of regret and loss. I guess that's what's so cool about music, it feels differently to each person, it rarely if ever hits just the same.
The whole song was pretty hopeful for me but the little mmhm~ part changes the entire mood of the song. He sounds hopeless and nostalgic for something but seems like he came to terms with whatever it was, but is still kinda bitter about it? Idk how to explain it. He sounds resignedly hopeless
Clockwork is a stunning piece of Artistry. I did start to tear up. Reading the lyrics, my heart went into my throat with this song. Reminded me of a past relationship that I wished for, got then wasted.
Clockwork is my #1 song ... brought me to tear... i could hear Jonghyun's voice in this song... it touched me deeply. Thank you for reacting to the album of the year by Taemin... Ace of all aces.
Totally same! When i listen to Clockwork, i can clearly imagine it as a jjong song with his voice. It's totally jonghyun style of song and singing. It's beautiful and ethereal.
This new album... is pure artistry. Taemin really outdid himself. I've also come to noticed that Taemin does phrasing so beautifully, even for a fast song like criminal, which I often find missing in many kpop songs. I cannot wait for his next album to drop!!!
I was crying when Umu cried. I totally get what she felt! Kevin is very hard to impress. Anyway, this album is so so good, his albums never disappoint me. My ultimate one and only Ace.
I love watching reaction videos to Taemin's music, especially from professional dancers and musicians. They are always so awed and impressed, and it's a testament to his absolute talent.
Thank you so much for your reactions 💓 I am very moved and inspired by Taemin's interpretations and he really is a master artist and performer too. He infuses so much from his soul into his art, his vocals, and his dancing.
Am I the only one who really enjoys just me and you? It's my favorite in the album. The whole album is a masterpiece tho; probably the best album this year so far.
His profound reflection inspired by MJ is more distinctive through this album. I love the emotional flow expressed through each arrangement run down in this masterpiece. So satisfying to listen to. And he undoubtedly reaches another status as a soloist.
I have been listening to this album more times than I would like to admit haha. And until now I can't decide which song I like the most! Every song is a masterpiece, and I just can't wait until Taemin performs all of the songs cuz I know he was getting ready for it in his supposed concert last March! Thanks for this review, I get to hear the technical side of this album and made me appreciate it more P.S. usually I get bored when watching song reviews but I finished the whole thing. All 44 minutes of it!
This video makes me so happy, this album deserves so much more attention, it's literally his best album ever (and easily on of the best kpop releases we've had in a loooong time)!! I hope more people can listen to it 🥺
This album literally the best Taemin's album so far for me, some of the songs are so new for Taemin but Taemin can just easily claimed it as if it's not his new attempted for those kind of songs. And this was only the Act. 1, we still have Act. 2 next month and so many great songs will be included there. I really really can't wait ! Thanks for this review and reaction Umu and Kevin ❤
i feel like taemin really ventured into a new space with this album. he always outdoes himself. i'm in love with this album and i can't wait for act 2.
Back then that early morning as the album was being released, I set my self to listening to it, as a guy in my 30s I can say I'm a big fan of Taemin's art, Clockwork made me go to another space, I was so into the melody and voice that I felt like floating, totally sank in deep feelings, I actually cried a lot in a mysterious way because there was no pain and no joy, was something in between, magic I'd say. After de sunrise, I found my life partner lying on the floor as still as never seen, my 16 years old dog had left me and my heart broke like never before. Was a special day for me, not in a happy way but maybe artisticly memorable because one song warned me about that big milestone in my life. Tonight watching this amazing review I cried so much at Clockwork analysis. I miss my dog but I know he is with me here as much as the day we met. Sorry for my english, thank you guys.
I really have been loving his full albums ever since Move. Honestly I went a little crazy after listening to Criminal because I love it so much. My favorite song of the year so far and I wasn't expecting that at all. Aside from that, Clockwork, Strangers, Black Rose and 2 kids are my favorites.
So excited to finally see your reactions to this amazing album! Clockwork is my favorite along with Criminal. I hope more people will discover this album and even listen to the rest of his great discography because Taemin deserves it :) Super excited for part 2~
dude its 7 am and I'm watching Umu go emotional and and aaaaaah SHINee, be it solo or not.. brings good music, emotion, comfort. people disregard Taemin's album because it has too much quality that some, really, are not used to. it's like giving fine cheese to someone who's never seen a cow and eats Mcdonalds on a daily basis. i'll probably delete this at some. point 🙈
Adrian you did amazing in this album and all the other songs you helped with our amazing Taemin!!!!! Thanks guys for featuring him here! It’s beautiful to see POC being involved in co-writing and being in the behind scenes in K-pop! That being my first Taemin album he and the whole team in the production surprised me and involve how different this is from anything I heard. Love the musical choices and how it’s used to fit the story. As a pianist myself I agree & love the chords in Strangers like Kevin
Thank you for reacting to Taemin's album. I've been waiting for your review on Taemin's album this time. I like your explanation which is so detailed. it would be great if you added the subtitles. I agree with all of your explanations ....
No one’s talking about my boy Just Me and You :’( it really gives me the vibes of having a conversation on couches, sipping on something while the orange sunset shines on us. Clockwork, Strangers and Nemo have also been on replay out of all the songs in the album (sorry Criminal and Black Rose, I love you but I think I’ve been streaming too much). I really wished this album can get the attention it deserves, but I won’t get into that since it’s stressful to think about it. Thank you for this reaction, and I’m looking forward to the interview! Edit: btw 2 Kids is a confusing song for me. The instrumental seems bright and hopeful but the visuals, vocals and lyrics aren’t? I get what they’re trying to convey though.
I could listen to Strangers for the rest of my life, I can't even describe how much I love that song it makes me feel like the main character of the most heartbreaking drama
I'm so glad to see the love for Clockwork! It hit me instantly because songs like that really go into my 'self-therapy' playlist. I'm someone that needs emotional songs when I'm feeling depressed or overwhelmed. I need songs that give me some kind of emotional imagery, a dream, something that just takes me away with the music and helps me to get into my feelings so I can then come out of them. Clockwork is exactly the type of song I look for, to help me do that. I've had it on repeat. And to think it could have been one of my self-therapy songs for the last two years; it was almost included on Move-ing, back in 2017. I hope one day Taemin will tell us why it was put in the vault .
Just Me And You is my favorite. I just fell in love with that song. But let's be honest, the whole album is a masterpiece and choose a single song of all of them it's really hard
I like clockwork a lot because ya know, I'm a sucker for melodies having a 1-7 scale degree pattern or even just landing on the leading tone (7) . In my opinion, those make a beautiful melody.
Loved your reaction! Never Gonna Dance Again ACT1 AND ACT2 albums are exceptional! Hopefully you all react to IDEA and the whole ACT2 album! Taemin songs are evolving beautifully. Thanks for all the info, feelings and sharing your expertise!
I really enjoyed this album and am always here for Taemin releases, but I do think you can tell which tracks get the extra effort (and possibly the funds). Criminal, Black Rose, and 2 Kids just had a much higher production value and are more atmospheric because of it. I agree with Kevin's opinion on "Waiting For" there was something overly simplistic about the latin rhythm and melody...I've heard too much of that style and would've loved it if it was more unique (especially because I loved the intensity of the syncopation in the chorus)... but I wonder if part of that is being from the US, maybe there's just a diff perspective on whats a "fresh" latin sound if you're producing in Korea haha Thanks for the vid, y'all!
I absolutely love many of Taemin's songs but Clockwork is a song that stabs your heart straight. Tears came to my eyes as well when I heard it for the first time and I didn't even know the lyrics. I don't know what spell it has >_
love nemo so much bc it gives me george michael vibes hence never gonna dance again hahahahaha thank you for this first listen and for enjoying taemin's new album!!!
god umu's reaction to clockwork was (and is) ME. Girl, same. listening to that made me want to burst into tears completely spontaneously my head was EMPTY except for that song. the music, the vocals.... more than melancholic... idk. those high notes really get you. but like that emotional space? I Felt That.
I initially liked waiting for the best and really want to see it live cuz who doesn't want Tango Taemin. But upon re-listening, clockwork is my favorite. The bridge is really cathartic and the rest of it is hauntingly beautiful
Woo! What a ride this album is, amirite?? I have to admit it's the slower songs that I adore - Strangers, Waiting For, Just You and Me, and Clockwork. Taemin's voice has this magical component of emotion and suggestion that really only Jonghyun* can match. If this is the first album he's had the most input in, my god, what a treat we are in for in the future. I'm calling it now - Album of the Year. * and by Jonghyun, I mean SHINee
in black rose, i think the little major bit on the lyrics "your lies" is a really good choice. kinda like how lies are meant to make you feel you feel good, but it's only temporary. it just makes me like the song more :-D
Clockwork is really my favorite song from this album. It’s amazing!!! I even have it on my Repeat playlist of Spotify. I need to listen to it multiple times before going to the next song
This is one of my two favorite albums of this year. I can't even pick the best song, they are all high quality, but I don't know why but "Waiting for" and "Clockwork" took my heart. I look forward to ACT 2!😍 It's coming
i am sooo happy you two did a first listen to this album!!! when it comes to taemin, or shinee in general, my first instinct is to automatically love every single song and not really pick out specific details that make like it (or dislike it) bc im biased as hell lol so watching this kinda helps me hear different things i didn’t catch before and form my own opinion on them... does that make sense? how to explain it hahah
I love all the songs, I can't choose one, I just can't!! I think that each one have unique things that make me love them :') My favorite album of the year!!
I watch Umu and remember when this channel started and how much though years it brought to me and I am soooooo thankful it is still going and with every release these are the videos I look forward the most. It is 1:30wm and I regret not 1 bit I spent 45mins watching this video. This CB was not promoted by SM at all, but Tae put his heart and soul into it and thanks to fandom it is not best sold album. This year we also expect Act 2 and Shinee CB, so some more great things ahead. Stay save all the members of this channel, guests and viewers ❤️❤️
idk how taemin does it but no one - i say *no one* - has his kind of sound. even the ones that ppl say have a similar sound like him, don't have the same mysterious, somewhat dark but chill and fluid aura like taemin's. taemin is his own genre at this point
honestly I've never really try listening to taemin's songs but these are really good wow.. also the last song feels really nostalgic to me somehow and that was nice
My favorite b-sides on this album would have to be black rose, clockwork, and nemo! All the songs were good but these three got me feeling some type of way.
I've been waiting for this reaction since the album came out. I really love this album, it feels so artistic in a way i've not felt before with pop music _except for "Folklore" by taylor swift maybe check it out it's a masterpiece_ and engages you emotionally. I really like it though i'm gonna have to agree with Kevin that not all songs are catchy, i think they're more of a specific taste i guess i know "Nemo" isn't my cup of tea at all. "Waiting for" and "just you and me" are good but i won't listen to them addictively also my brain won't start playing them out of no where. This was my first time listening to "famous" and i thought it was good but not addictive until i found myself out of no where singing famous i'm so fabulous lol. As for "criminal", "black rose", "strangers" and "clockwork" i listen to them almost everyday and not just one time especially "criminal" and "black rose" i'm so addicted to these two songs that when the album came out i listened to them only saving the other songs till my brain recover from them. Such a good album, i can't wait for Act 2 and as usual guys thanks for the reaction, i may have not understand everything you said but i still appreciate it.
the fact that 2kids sounds sad and hopefully at the same time just makes it even more heartbreaking and sad. even without the video, it feels like you're lost and wandering through a sad space, so him walking through paris just enhances that. after the first listen i left it for a while because it made me too sad, but now it feels more hopeful, and i can't stop listening to.
Our post-album discussion/review with songwriter Adrian McKinnon will be published this weekend! Duo reactions to TREASURE I Love You, cignature ARISONG, SuperM One, SuperM Monster + Infinity, The Boyz Chase Album, and Stray Kids IN生 Album have been filmed and Umu & our assistant editors are working hard to get them out soon! We may take a break from filming duo reactions during the month of October to focus on the return of the Classical + Jazz Musicians React and will keep you updates. More info about our Classical + Jazz Musicians React series ⬇️
➡️ CMR Reaction Release Schedule + list of our Patreon-exclusive videos: docs.google.com/document/d/1uvf-u1EJVB-hmB3IU0P6M-obdMNu11fo_aUIf6dur70/edit?usp=sharing
➡️ Songs that are currently being voted on or waiting to be voted on by our musician voting panel (or votes are tied akjnfsakjdfn):
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➡️ Will not react to list for the Classical Musicians React series & why songs may not be reacted to:
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8am now and already got a K.O. from a 45min reaction. Taemin can do this to you, yes.
Yesssss there’s SuperM!! Bring it on!!!!!
Meanwhile... Umu was speachless, darn it, so was I. This has to be the best ever Album reaktion! Kudos to the best duo Umu and Kevin, this listen was sooooo pleasurable. Loved it! Looking forward to the wkend reaktion.
I am waiting to the reaktion to Seoul's Philarmonic rendition of End of Day... please, kindly please.
Taemin’s album is probably one of my favorites this year along with SuperM’s. In other words, Taemin is killing it this year for me
Yea same!👍 I guess we have good taste
x3 I sincelrely think this is the best album of the year, i also loved SuperM and Suho
@@mgtruli Exact same as me
Yesss taemin killin it
Omg same!
It really hurts my heart to see him not getting enough attention with this particular comeback!
I didn't expect this whole album would be filled with so much emotions.
I've been waiting for your reaction specifically to Taemin, but I must say it would've been a lot better if sooner.
Thanks a lot nd look forward to Adrian
they have a backlog of videos to edit plus the reaction + adrian discussion was so long which is why it took a bit longer to upload
fr!!!!! its sososososo amazing
It's my first time to see Umu this emotional. Ahh I totally get you though. Clockwork is a masterpiece! Taemin described the song as about when someone is broken inside, he or she feels trap in time.
Yes, it's been a while since music has moved me this deeply :') Is there a video I can watch where Taemin explains the meaning of/describes the songs...?
@@ReacttotheK I watched it here ruclips.net/video/Qv5_a8HsBLc/видео.html it's his recent radio station interview. I love watching him talk about his music.
@@ReacttotheK I cannot find the showcase he did for the release of the album, he explained a lot in there but i guess it was illegally uploaded, so :'( Still this little one he did for The Stage (you watched BR and Nemo from there) might tell you what he wanted to accomplish overall with the album and about some of the songs ruclips.net/video/G9jGIVzmscw/видео.html
@@ReacttotheK I haven’t finished watching all of his interviews (I have 2 left to watch this weekend). But off the top of my head, the interview you probably want is his “Criminal Lounge” Vlive that came out right after the release. He also sang snippets of a few songs acoustically. 😊
Yeah, the last time I remember her being this emotional was in her reaction to Suga's First Love. I don't blame her, both songs just hti different.
Fun Fact: Waiting For's original title was "There it goes" and the deep voice sounds like it's saying both "Waiting for" and "There it goes" at the same time
Oh interesting! Idk if it's just me but I also hear the korean title 해몽 (haemong)
taemin said this? I didn't know
He loves to use these kind of things right? Also on Criminal the "Destroy me more "/"run away" part
2kids makes me sad but hopeful and I don't know why
One word: ATMOSPHERE. That's what Never Gonna Dance Again: Act 1 is. It's a study in creating and presenting "atmosphere" through sound. And don't worry (for Kevin) about whatever it is that sounds lacking because this is just half of an entire full album. There's still Act 2 coming either in October or November 2020, which will have a much different soundscape than Act 1.
What's fun about the entire Act 1 album is it's like a collection of songs used for fashion shows. I've tried watching fashion show recordings on mute with Act 1 playing in the background...PERFECT!
As Kevin said he has a particular preference for old Latin music so Waiting For doesn't do anything for him. As for me, I have a preference for Taemin's voice. Hence, it doesn't matter if another singer is a better vocalist. I'd still choose Taemin.
@@lori4021 fun fact Taemin is actually technically a good vocalist, much better than today's main vocalists .-.
It pains me that people still think he just has a nice voice because he's worked so hard to perfect his technique :(
@@devakibhagwat6146 I agree. His voice is unique and versatile.
Omg exactly.... i've seen kpop songs editing on fashion show/cat walk.. and ikr, this album really fits it well:'
It's so crazy to me that so people listen to 2 Kids and feel any sense of hope...To me it just feels so painful and impossible. Like trying to walk through a pool made of honey? It's what I put on when I wanna feel the absolute misery of regret and loss. I guess that's what's so cool about music, it feels differently to each person, it rarely if ever hits just the same.
I think the dancing and lyrics give a sense of hopelessness and the instruments themselves are kinda happy
I felt the samee
The whole song was pretty hopeful for me but the little mmhm~ part changes the entire mood of the song. He sounds hopeless and nostalgic for something but seems like he came to terms with whatever it was, but is still kinda bitter about it? Idk how to explain it. He sounds resignedly hopeless
Clockwork is a stunning piece of Artistry. I did start to tear up. Reading the lyrics, my heart went into my throat with this song. Reminded me of a past relationship that I wished for, got then wasted.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVED BLACK ROSE!!!! I was a Kid Milli fan and a Taemin fan for a very long time, and seeing them work twogether........wow
just amazing
Clockwork is my #1 song ... brought me to tear... i could hear Jonghyun's voice in this song... it touched me deeply. Thank you for reacting to the album of the year by Taemin... Ace of all aces.
Same, I can hear Jjong's voice especially when he sings the chorus at "clockwork"
beautiful
Totally same! When i listen to Clockwork, i can clearly imagine it as a jjong song with his voice. It's totally jonghyun style of song and singing. It's beautiful and ethereal.
You too? I also thought, it has Jonghyun vibes....
SM in general consistently releases solid albums with interesting b-sides cos they cater to intelligent listeners, music-wise.
I also cried hearing Clockwork. It's superior.
I so proud of him. It’s sad that this comeback didn’t get the appreciation and attention it deserves.
Its because of the lack of promotion
by the way, ACT 2 which will probably drop in November will have the continuation of WANT's Outro which you loved back then
This new album... is pure artistry. Taemin really outdid himself. I've also come to noticed that Taemin does phrasing so beautifully, even for a fast song like criminal, which I often find missing in many kpop songs. I cannot wait for his next album to drop!!!
I was crying when Umu cried.
I totally get what she felt!
Kevin is very hard to impress.
Anyway, this album is so so good, his albums never disappoint me.
My ultimate one and only Ace.
Kevin likes SNSD right ?
"Strangers", one of my all-time favs of Taemin, and I have many. The story is powerful.
Clockwork is a MASTERPIECE. Taemin is still somehow so underrated. Thanks for your reaction guys!
I love watching reaction videos to Taemin's music, especially from professional dancers and musicians. They are always so awed and impressed, and it's a testament to his absolute talent.
I love Strangers and Clockwork
two shinee related reactions in a row! thank you!
Thank you so much for your reactions 💓 I am very moved and inspired by Taemin's interpretations and he really is a master artist and performer too. He infuses so much from his soul into his art, his vocals, and his dancing.
Best album of 2020!! He’s such a king!
Am I the only one who really enjoys just me and you? It's my favorite in the album. The whole album is a masterpiece tho; probably the best album this year so far.
Nope, it's also my favourite from the album! Along with Criminal
YESS I LOVE THAT ONE SM
Clockwork was my favorite, but I love Black Rose and Waiting For kind of automatically grabbed my attention. I like that guitar and tango vibe.
i was having the worst day ever then this notification came up!!! thank you guys for lifting my mood and for reacting to this masterpiece :')
His profound reflection inspired by MJ is more distinctive through this album.
I love the emotional flow expressed through each arrangement run down in this masterpiece.
So satisfying to listen to.
And he undoubtedly reaches another status as a soloist.
Clockwork is a favorite!!!!!!! This is his best album to date!!!!!!!
I have been listening to this album more times than I would like to admit haha. And until now I can't decide which song I like the most! Every song is a masterpiece, and I just can't wait until Taemin performs all of the songs cuz I know he was getting ready for it in his supposed concert last March! Thanks for this review, I get to hear the technical side of this album and made me appreciate it more
P.S. usually I get bored when watching song reviews but I finished the whole thing. All 44 minutes of it!
I thought I was the only one who cried the first time I heard clockwork and since then is part of my top 3 favorite ballads of Taemin :))
This video makes me so happy, this album deserves so much more attention, it's literally his best album ever (and easily on of the best kpop releases we've had in a loooong time)!! I hope more people can listen to it 🥺
I love all of Taemin's albums but *Never gonna dance again: Act 1* is my favorite, it just holds a very special in my heart ❤️
Omg the breakdown during Clockwork... Same
This album literally the best Taemin's album so far for me, some of the songs are so new for Taemin but Taemin can just easily claimed it as if it's not his new attempted for those kind of songs. And this was only the Act. 1, we still have Act. 2 next month and so many great songs will be included there. I really really can't wait ! Thanks for this review and reaction Umu and Kevin ❤
i feel like taemin really ventured into a new space with this album. he always outdoes himself. i'm in love with this album and i can't wait for act 2.
Strangers has been my most listened track so far but I really love this album. You can really tell the work he’s put into it.
Back then that early morning as the album was being released, I set my self to listening to it, as a guy in my 30s I can say I'm a big fan of Taemin's art, Clockwork made me go to another space, I was so into the melody and voice that I felt like floating, totally sank in deep feelings, I actually cried a lot in a mysterious way because there was no pain and no joy, was something in between, magic I'd say. After de sunrise, I found my life partner lying on the floor as still as never seen, my 16 years old dog had left me and my heart broke like never before. Was a special day for me, not in a happy way but maybe artisticly memorable because one song warned me about that big milestone in my life. Tonight watching this amazing review I cried so much at Clockwork analysis. I miss my dog but I know he is with me here as much as the day we met.
Sorry for my english, thank you guys.
I really have been loving his full albums ever since Move. Honestly I went a little crazy after listening to Criminal because I love it so much. My favorite song of the year so far and I wasn't expecting that at all. Aside from that, Clockwork, Strangers, Black Rose and 2 kids are my favorites.
Great review and commentary. The things I can't fully express well when I first listen to it was exactly the same as you explain it.
So excited to finally see your reactions to this amazing album! Clockwork is my favorite along with Criminal. I hope more people will discover this album and even listen to the rest of his great discography because Taemin deserves it :) Super excited for part 2~
dude its 7 am and I'm watching Umu go emotional and and aaaaaah SHINee, be it solo or not.. brings good music, emotion, comfort. people disregard Taemin's album because it has too much quality that some, really, are not used to. it's like giving fine cheese to someone who's never seen a cow and eats Mcdonalds on a daily basis. i'll probably delete this at some. point 🙈
Adrian you did amazing in this album and all the other songs you helped with our amazing Taemin!!!!!
Thanks guys for featuring him here!
It’s beautiful to see POC being involved in co-writing and being in the behind scenes in K-pop!
That being my first Taemin album he and the whole team in the production surprised me and involve how different this is from anything I heard.
Love the musical choices and how it’s used to fit the story.
As a pianist myself I agree & love the chords in Strangers like Kevin
Wwwooowww! 45 minutes and this is only part one? Count me in.
Loved this. Cried and laughed with you guys
You guys captured my reaction to "Clockwork" quite nicely (particularly the complete mental breakdown.) It's magnificent.
I love how Kevin stayed analytical while Umu had an emotional meltdown throughout the entire album xD
Thank you for reacting to Taemin's album. I've been waiting for your review on Taemin's album this time. I like your explanation which is so detailed. it would be great if you added the subtitles. I agree with all of your explanations ....
No one’s talking about my boy Just Me and You :’( it really gives me the vibes of having a conversation on couches, sipping on something while the orange sunset shines on us. Clockwork, Strangers and Nemo have also been on replay out of all the songs in the album (sorry Criminal and Black Rose, I love you but I think I’ve been streaming too much). I really wished this album can get the attention it deserves, but I won’t get into that since it’s stressful to think about it. Thank you for this reaction, and I’m looking forward to the interview!
Edit: btw 2 Kids is a confusing song for me. The instrumental seems bright and hopeful but the visuals, vocals and lyrics aren’t? I get what they’re trying to convey though.
renroser i tots get the (sorry criminal and black rose, i love you but i think i've been streaming too much) HAHA
I could listen to Strangers for the rest of my life, I can't even describe how much I love that song it makes me feel like the main character of the most heartbreaking drama
I'm so glad to see the love for Clockwork! It hit me instantly because songs like that really go into my 'self-therapy' playlist. I'm someone that needs emotional songs when I'm feeling depressed or overwhelmed. I need songs that give me some kind of emotional imagery, a dream, something that just takes me away with the music and helps me to get into my feelings so I can then come out of them. Clockwork is exactly the type of song I look for, to help me do that. I've had it on repeat. And to think it could have been one of my self-therapy songs for the last two years; it was almost included on Move-ing, back in 2017. I hope one day Taemin will tell us why it was put in the vault .
Just Me And You is my favorite. I just fell in love with that song. But let's be honest, the whole album is a masterpiece and choose a single song of all of them it's really hard
I like clockwork a lot because ya know, I'm a sucker for melodies having a 1-7 scale degree pattern or even just landing on the leading tone (7) . In my opinion, those make a beautiful melody.
Loved your reaction! Never Gonna Dance Again ACT1 AND ACT2 albums are exceptional! Hopefully you all react to IDEA and the whole ACT2 album! Taemin songs are evolving beautifully. Thanks for all the info, feelings and sharing your expertise!
Hope Taemin sees this. He deserves this recognition from professionals. Feel so proud 🤧
I really enjoyed this album and am always here for Taemin releases, but I do think you can tell which tracks get the extra effort (and possibly the funds). Criminal, Black Rose, and 2 Kids just had a much higher production value and are more atmospheric because of it. I agree with Kevin's opinion on "Waiting For" there was something overly simplistic about the latin rhythm and melody...I've heard too much of that style and would've loved it if it was more unique (especially because I loved the intensity of the syncopation in the chorus)... but I wonder if part of that is being from the US, maybe there's just a diff perspective on whats a "fresh" latin sound if you're producing in Korea haha
Thanks for the vid, y'all!
i just realize now that strangers sounds like a movie soundtrack
I absolutely love many of Taemin's songs but Clockwork is a song that stabs your heart straight. Tears came to my eyes as well when I heard it for the first time and I didn't even know the lyrics. I don't know what spell it has >_
Your simultaneous reactions during Clockwork 😂💜
love nemo so much bc it gives me george michael vibes hence never gonna dance again hahahahaha thank you for this first listen and for enjoying taemin's new album!!!
If I had to chose my favorite songs they would be Waiting for and Famous and CLOCKWORK
Umu, on the verge of breaking down: that gets me in the hEART STRINGS *sobs*
Kevin: *whispers* that was offbeat
I love you guys
god umu's reaction to clockwork was (and is) ME. Girl, same. listening to that made me want to burst into tears completely spontaneously my head was EMPTY except for that song. the music, the vocals.... more than melancholic... idk. those high notes really get you. but like that emotional space? I Felt That.
When Taemin sings " your lies" and does that hand move, that's it, no words needed to explain what I felt
I initially liked waiting for the best and really want to see it live cuz who doesn't want Tango Taemin. But upon re-listening, clockwork is my favorite. The bridge is really cathartic and the rest of it is hauntingly beautiful
MY FAVORITE REACTORS REACT TO MY FAVORITE ALBUM THIS YEAR
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS REACTION
Woo! What a ride this album is, amirite?? I have to admit it's the slower songs that I adore - Strangers, Waiting For, Just You and Me, and Clockwork. Taemin's voice has this magical component of emotion and suggestion that really only Jonghyun* can match. If this is the first album he's had the most input in, my god, what a treat we are in for in the future. I'm calling it now - Album of the Year.
* and by Jonghyun, I mean SHINee
in black rose, i think the little major bit on the lyrics "your lies" is a really good choice. kinda like how lies are meant to make you feel you feel good, but it's only temporary. it just makes me like the song more :-D
Clockwork is really my favorite song from this album. It’s amazing!!! I even have it on my Repeat playlist of Spotify. I need to listen to it multiple times before going to the next song
This is one of my two favorite albums of this year. I can't even pick the best song, they are all high quality, but I don't know why but "Waiting for" and "Clockwork" took my heart. I look forward to ACT 2!😍 It's coming
Im so excited! TAEMIN! im busy now but i clicked Like and ill be back to check
i am sooo happy you two did a first listen to this album!!! when it comes to taemin, or shinee in general, my first instinct is to automatically love every single song and not really pick out specific details that make like it (or dislike it) bc im biased as hell lol so watching this kinda helps me hear different things i didn’t catch before and form my own opinion on them... does that make sense? how to explain it hahah
Clockwork is my best pick on the album it's just very subtle and so in line with the kind of music that I listen to most of the time...
so many shinee-related videos recently ! cant wait to watch this reaction
strangers was my fave track from this album. It really hit me hard emotionally
Awwww your profile photo
@@xuanlu4554 hehehe jisung is my ult. yours is changmin right? he looks damn fineeeee
Natarsha W yes!!!
“I don’t want this to ever end.” This was my exact reaction when I listened to Clockwork - that song is actually immaculate, nothing can top it.
I love this album. Clockwork sounds like it would be right at home in a musical for me.
I love this album and Criminal and Clockwork are masterpieces!! But I love every song and it's such a cohesive album in my opinion!
I love all the songs, I can't choose one, I just can't!! I think that each one have unique things that make me love them :') My favorite album of the year!!
I watch Umu and remember when this channel started and how much though years it brought to me and I am soooooo thankful it is still going and with every release these are the videos I look forward the most. It is 1:30wm and I regret not 1 bit I spent 45mins watching this video.
This CB was not promoted by SM at all, but Tae put his heart and soul into it and thanks to fandom it is not best sold album. This year we also expect Act 2 and Shinee CB, so some more great things ahead.
Stay save all the members of this channel, guests and viewers ❤️❤️
This album deserves much more recognition. It's so emotional and beautiful. Everything about Taemin is so ethereal and lovely.
idk how taemin does it but no one - i say *no one* - has his kind of sound. even the ones that ppl say have a similar sound like him, don't have the same mysterious, somewhat dark but chill and fluid aura like taemin's. taemin is his own genre at this point
For me, clockwork is one of Taemin best songs ever.
I LOOOOOVE Clockwork! That's got to be so far one of my top 3 favorite Taemin songs now
I left Seventeen crack videos for this.
I'm so excited!
Clockwork became my number one Taemin song as soon as I heard it, it's really so amazing every single note is my favourite
With Taemin's music, you see the music at the same time you listen to it.
i just love taemin so much that watching people fall in love with him makes me so happy
This album is gold and I'm proud that I work fucking hard to buy it. For me, this album is the best from Taemin until now.
Another thing, you guys are so cute I laughed so much with the edit too
honestly I've never really try listening to taemin's songs but these are really good wow.. also the last song feels really nostalgic to me somehow and that was nice
Nemo is about to start.
Kevin: I thought of Nemo by Nightwish. [me too, Kevin, me too]
Umu: LiKe FinDiNg NeMo???
😅
Haha same! 😅
I enjoy your reviews a lot!
Could you do a Act 2 reaction video? It's full of gems, really!
I’ve been waiting thank you
My favorite b-sides on this album would have to be black rose, clockwork, and nemo! All the songs were good but these three got me feeling some type of way.
Omg UMU I love you 💕
Thank you for always appreciating Taemin's music
Umu crying during Clockwork
I feel you so much sis
I've been waiting for this reaction since the album came out. I really love this album, it feels so artistic in a way i've not felt before with pop music _except for "Folklore" by taylor swift maybe check it out it's a masterpiece_ and engages you emotionally. I really like it though i'm gonna have to agree with Kevin that not all songs are catchy, i think they're more of a specific taste i guess i know "Nemo" isn't my cup of tea at all. "Waiting for" and "just you and me" are good but i won't listen to them addictively also my brain won't start playing them out of no where. This was my first time listening to "famous" and i thought it was good but not addictive until i found myself out of no where singing famous i'm so fabulous lol. As for "criminal", "black rose", "strangers" and "clockwork" i listen to them almost everyday and not just one time especially "criminal" and "black rose" i'm so addicted to these two songs that when the album came out i listened to them only saving the other songs till my brain recover from them. Such a good album, i can't wait for Act 2 and as usual guys thanks for the reaction, i may have not understand everything you said but i still appreciate it.
the fact that 2kids sounds sad and hopefully at the same time just makes it even more heartbreaking and sad. even without the video, it feels like you're lost and wandering through a sad space, so him walking through paris just enhances that. after the first listen i left it for a while because it made me too sad, but now it feels more hopeful, and i can't stop listening to.
Black Rose is just CHEFS KISS