TXT - The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY (Album Review) 1. Very chill easy listening. They all sound really good. It kind of feels like it doesn't go anywhere. It's such a nice, cute and catchy bob. Over the last week, it has been stuck in my head and I really like it. 2. I think it would've benefitted from a bridge and/or a more exciting final chorus. When the song ended, I have to admit, I did not feel satiated. It still is a nice song and the lyrics are really sweet as well, but I think that the concept could’ve been fleshed out (song + MV). 3. There's some parts I really like and some parts that I think I'll have to get used to with a few listens. There are some great harmonies in some places. I think this one actually works at the length it's at (and without a bridge.) 4. This one is probably my favorite but it should've been longer! It sounds really cool, the vocals are great, I really wanted more. Like if they developed the song a bit more and let it be longer and have a bridge it could've been a really really cool song. 5. The "incoming" producer tag at the beginning was distracting. It was badly placed but also I feel like sometimes producer tags just don't fit songs at all and shouldn't be left in. Anyway I like it and I think it's interesting that this is the other song they are promoting. 6. Congrats to this song for being the only one with a bridge! Also it's very pop rock. I think it's a good way to end the album. Like Heaven it probably won't end up played as much as the other songs but we'll see.
@soobintxt-j3h4 сағат бұрын
Youre right, this album is a bit different, it focuses more on vocal delivery and just groovy easy listening experience 😊 i personally love it because their albums are usually heavy on emotions (which i love but sometimes you just need that happy groovy song to get you through the day❤)
@soobintxt-j3h4 сағат бұрын
Please check out Forty one winks special performance video ❤
@Gingerbit-bk3df8 сағат бұрын
❤❤❤
@nyumiliz438511 сағат бұрын
There is a dance performance for Forty One Winks btw!
@Boom-xe2mj8 сағат бұрын
i hope you will chek it
@jayc76482 күн бұрын
I really want to give you your flowers ever since I started listening to your reactions when it comes to XG you’re the reason I keep coming back to listen to them you make it so much fun you can tell you enjoy what you are doing not to mention XG is absolutely phenomenal so thank you for introducing me to XG
@LAF25812 сағат бұрын
Oh you’ve made my day! Thank you! The ladies make it so easy to recommend them even if I love some more than others not one track is a skip.
@jayc764812 сағат бұрын
I’m glad I made your day, but there is no need to thank me thank you do you ladies are absolutely amazing and phenomenal. I love hearing music from them and it makes it so much more enjoyable when you do your reaction because you can tell that you enjoy it.❤️❤️ so thank you and keep doing what you’re doing
@yeahThatsitthere2 күн бұрын
Growing up in the 90s my friends were bumping rap/hiphop most of the time, theres me bumping 85% RnB most of the time the RnB stuff they do just gives me so much life. In the rain is right up there in my top songs from them. Howling is the top atm
@LAF25812 сағат бұрын
Both are such solid tracks and showcase their multiple talents in such a great way!
@ceriusblaq70184 күн бұрын
Yeah...im waiting on my preorder too...to go up on my wall!
@LAF2582 күн бұрын
Right?!
@zarinasabar4764 күн бұрын
even BGM was removed, still slay and wow!. ahhahah 2:22 they can survived without autotuned eh i mean without Background Music. AHAHHA
@LAF2582 күн бұрын
They don’t need it! Best acapella group ever to exist.
@redlyns1534 күн бұрын
OMKI! NEXT OFFFF Golden Arrow I Feel Good Born To Win No Fear (No mv but there's a wishbus!) Huwag Muna Tayong Umuwi (Just wishbus too) Na na na (no wishbus but there's an old dance practice plus vocals!) There's a lot more songs from them but most don't have MVs...
@LAF2582 күн бұрын
Wrote it down ✍️
@dhanimals.5 күн бұрын
Just caught up with your XTRA XTRA reactions and my goodness this documentary hits every time. Simon’s letters to the girls, Hinata’s trusting and supportive parents, and just all the reinforced values they convey is all so inspiring.
@LAF2582 күн бұрын
This series has been absolutely inspiring and I just love discovering their roots
@clover70146 күн бұрын
Love u reaction, please react ice on my teeth Mbc show music today 😎🤩
@LAF2582 күн бұрын
Been under the weather and gotta catch up I’ll try to get to it 🙂
@Amomtiny6 күн бұрын
You’re on the pirate ship now 😂 this boat only goes one way lol! Love your reactions! They’re very relatable! But why is this so good!?! 🫶🏻
@LAF2582 күн бұрын
Thank you! I didn’t plan to get off the boat anyway lol. But no I didn’t expect this one and the instrumental is such a banger and compliment to their style and voices I love it so much.
@riopato20096 күн бұрын
There's 3 fancams of both songs live promoting in Tower Records in Japan. Audio isn't great but it still hits hard and just seeing them light flex both songs like it ain't no thing is so precious.
@mizpeaches966 күн бұрын
Lol the roll call of names took me out cuz same sis 😭 you’re fully apart of ATiny now! Welcome friend!
@LAF2582 күн бұрын
😅 I didn’t even realize I was doing that lol. I’m so invested now. Thanks for the welcome!
@readyxaimsxfire66776 күн бұрын
Watching you already calling them all out by name! You’re fully ATINY now, no turning back! And your reaction to San was literally all of us 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@LAF2582 күн бұрын
I swear I didn’t even notice I did that until after I started editing lol. But San… goodness the man is going to drive Atinys to the brink lol
@readyxaimsxfire6677Күн бұрын
@@LAF258San knows EXACTLY what he’s doing, and he’s coming for us all! 😂😂😂
@LAF25812 сағат бұрын
@ he keeps catching me off guard 🤣
@erlzn1836 күн бұрын
Can u react to ALAMAT'S maharani
@LAF25812 сағат бұрын
Wrote them down. I’ll get to it 🙂
@911whatsyouremergencyy6 күн бұрын
Ateez really outdid themselves with this one
@LAF2582 күн бұрын
For sure!
@andr-dh3qf6 күн бұрын
2 interviews with XG just dropped from when they were touring in the US XG: on Zach Sang Show XG: The Puppy Interview Buzzfeed
@ペン虹虹8 күн бұрын
I came late because I was busy with work😢 XG is so talented!They are just getting started!I'm looking forward to your future activities👽🐺❤️🔥
@LAF2586 күн бұрын
No worries. Work picked up for me as well so my uploads have slowed down. They truly are amazing. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂
@inquisitvem67238 күн бұрын
In The Rain is eargasm
@inquisitvem67238 күн бұрын
Hikaru is one of the best dancers in Kpop. I find her amazing. I’m glad Simon let her go on that audition show which as a result, she got picked for the group Kep1er. The group got renewed recently on a new contract, so she will be with them. If it wasn’t renewed, I’d hope Simon would add her to XG.
@LAF2586 күн бұрын
I gotta start watching Kep1er 🤦🏽♀️😄
@inquisitvem67236 күн бұрын
@ their music isn’t my cup of tea, but worth watching for some of those members.
@kepeliboy89874 күн бұрын
Hikaru and the 7 have such of a bond. Watching the vids of them at KConn 2023 and all the shorts Hesonoo Hikaru will always be part of the XG family.😊
@JusDavN8 күн бұрын
"Is This Love" is so "So So Def" ATL club vibes...like My Boo from Ghost Town DJS
@LAF2586 күн бұрын
Agreed!
@goodfella14018 күн бұрын
XG is gonna be back on The First Take on November 24th. Fingers crossed we get In The Rain and/or Is This Love
@LAF2586 күн бұрын
I hope its In the Rain. That track truly fits the season.
@jayc76488 күн бұрын
Toad in the rain made me cry every time I hear it I cry I absolutely love XG I am 1000% here for it I am telling you just when I think they cannot surprise me anymore do it again and again
@rogdog8128 күн бұрын
I find myself getting greedier when it comes to XG: I want a full album and longer songs! 😄 But now that I've had some time to fully absorb AWE, I realize that the mini album is just pure 🔥🔥🔥 Packed with strong songs and amazing performances! 🤍🧡💙💜🧡♥💚🐺
@LAF2586 күн бұрын
Okay, so its not just me lol. I am trying to patient but I already want more LOL.
@alexjone-q8e8 күн бұрын
Thanks for the reaction....
@LAF2586 күн бұрын
My pleasure.
@marysoulma8 күн бұрын
XG is definitely an Xperience 🐺
@LAF2586 күн бұрын
100%
@sashaamae8 күн бұрын
Alphaz can really see through if the reactions are genuine and I'm here for it! Thank you, LIV! 💖
@LAF2586 күн бұрын
Oh I know. But I couldn't fake it if I tried. These girls make me put in the effort to watch them, listen, and see them in concert. They are truly my ultimate girl group. I have decided and this will not change. They got me lol.
@jayc76488 күн бұрын
I just knew you were going to love in the rain and it is this love is absolutely amazing as well. I am upset that the album is the lead in the US. Why are they doing that to us?😂 I also want to say I appreciate you. Keep up all the good work you are doing as well.
@LAF2586 күн бұрын
In the Rain maybe my number 1 favorite on this album. All the tracks are fire but Howling and In the Rain hit different. IDK why they doing us like this lol. I guess patience is the lesson here 🤣. Thanks for coming back and watching again 😎
@jayc76486 күн бұрын
@ I don’t know if I can pick a favorite at all when it comes to XG but I do know in the rain is up there and I do not know why they are treating the US so bad why do we have to wait so long? LOL what, possibly code? XG do now to surprise us. I guess we would have to just sit back and wait, but they are absolutely amazing.
@Guanggui8 күн бұрын
they performed live “Is This Love” at the Japan fansign and it’s amazing 😭
@LAF2586 күн бұрын
AHHHH! What!
@jonathanwatson58188 күн бұрын
XG simply never misses.
@LAF2586 күн бұрын
NEVER
@jeffwotherspoon38678 күн бұрын
The advantage to lyric videos is you get to see who is actually singing what part, like most people I typically don’t follow any group however that changed with XG and Babymetal both are just incredible performers and amazing people
@LAF2586 күн бұрын
Love to do it this way. I know I can't make everyone happy so I gave up trying honestly 😅. I'm here for the community and to have fun this is my creative outlet, no one can spoil it for me lol. Have not listened to BabyMetal before but I just googled it and now I'm curious 🤔
@thewarrior54868 күн бұрын
Is This Love is a total throwback to the fire we experienced in the 90s and early 2000s. I'm a 51 year old male and have been around. XG is fire and unlike anyone else. This song is in my top 5 of XG with Winter Without You, Shooting Star, Left Right, Woke Up and Howling.
@LAF2586 күн бұрын
Total SWV vibes. I love your top 5!
@NikkiGTA4168 күн бұрын
Girll....they're going to be on THE FIRST TAKE on Nov 24 and I am praying to all the gods that they perform IN THE RAIN live because that song is just too beautiful! Howling is pure fire but In the Rain gave me goosebumps from head to toes!
@LAF2586 күн бұрын
AGREED! The song fits the season too. The ending with the hook + bridge would sound so great live.
@NikkiGTA41621 сағат бұрын
@@LAF258 They're also performing at Coachella next year!! We are soooo thrilled and happy for them!! They're gonna be amazing!!!!🔥🔥🐺🐺🐺
@LAF25812 сағат бұрын
@ if I could love this 1000x I would cause omg yes!!
@AceNastee8 күн бұрын
I’m from Cali and i preordered the album before they announced a US site to order from. I don’t know which ones worse… yours being delayed a month or me getting taxed on the international shipping!?! 😂
@Zaysj898 күн бұрын
Really, I preorder mines and it came on the day it released. Shipping is crazy though haha
@AceNastee8 күн бұрын
@ i got mine on Labor Day. 3 days after release. We ordered from the global store. The US store website orders as well as the in store (target/walmart/barns and noble) were delayed till next month, due to printing issues.
@LAF2586 күн бұрын
HAHA! you might got me there! Well still playing it here just waiting to put it on my shelf 😅
@stephanieallangarman55988 күн бұрын
XG is such an ELITE Xpop Group. I can’t wait to buy this “AWE” mini album 💿. Every member really showed out their VOCALS. I can’t wait to see them perform these two as well. These girls are absolutely the DREAM TEAM. Stay Positive and Blessed dear Alphaz. 👊🏽♥️🐺🇺🇸
@LAF2586 күн бұрын
You as well!
@nev_mid_uk8 күн бұрын
Ideal candidates for First Take and It's Live
@LAF2586 күн бұрын
I really hope they do In the Rain. It fits the season.
@Kathayne6368 күн бұрын
Such a great album! Nice mix of genres as always.
@gaorinxin6858 күн бұрын
I'm 36 years old, and I thought I would never follow any group in my life-until XG appeared The last time I liked a group this much was 20 years ago. XG has brought me back to the 2000s
@Klevermoregames8 күн бұрын
literally the same. the last group i loved was bone thugs in harmony if that tells you anything
@frankyng41598 күн бұрын
im 37 old man there the only girl group i follow lol. they literally give me goosebumbs every song lol. i dont even watch kpop anymore. I listen to a couple only.
@LAF2588 күн бұрын
I never considered having an Ult GG or BG until they came along. When I would be asked I would sit there and think about “contenders”. I discovered them and there was never any question…
@kouhaniba13713 күн бұрын
It was Flo for me. Then XG happened.
@jesrush8 күн бұрын
Banger!✌️😊🔥🌟
@LAF2588 күн бұрын
Absolute
@hokechew9 күн бұрын
I think you nailed it. They're fighting greedy corporate CEO's that prey on and brainwash the consumers. These companies even get the consumers to do the dirty work for them (aka toxic fans slandering their perceived rivals). XG wants to do things the right way, the natural way.
@LAF2588 күн бұрын
Oh thanks! I thought I was somewhere in the ballpark but your written analysis is so good!
@vidharmee9 күн бұрын
They went crazy with the visuals! It's hard being an Engene FR! 😂🔥
@LAF2588 күн бұрын
Seriously slayed me. It’s like they became so mature overnight. Especially Ni-Ki and Jungwon (the blond is doing its job). Ni-Ki and this choreo made me feel some type of way like wait no lil bro hold on✋🏽😅. Meanwhile Jay continuing to wreck my chances of ever having a bias that’s why I’m OT7 😂 so proud of them all ❤️🔥
@jacquelinea392710 күн бұрын
35.52 is yuri member of snsd or also known as girls generation one of leading group in 2nd gen of kpop. During their time, snsd and dbsk have done plenty collab/cf together like haptic song. Both are my fav group until now 😊
@LAF2588 күн бұрын
I know of girls generation but haven’t deep dived into them yet. I know I need to.
@blue_hour_appeared10 күн бұрын
Yes! I’ve been looking forward to your reaction! 💕 Do you think you’ll react to Tamed-Dashed soon? I believe (judging by your reaction to their guide) that’s the only title track you hadn’t listened to by them. But I’ll watch any ENHYPEN reaction you share, I’m gonna be hyped if you post En-O’Clock stuff, from episode 1 and on, cause it is so much fun! 😁
@LAF2588 күн бұрын
Oh thanks for watching! I realized there’s actually quite a bit I have not watched yet but yes that’s one and I have a list lol I plan to do something for their debut anniversary if all goes to plan 😎
@blue_hour_appeared7 күн бұрын
@ Yesss! I’m looking forward to it! 😁💕
@RudeMekanicals10 күн бұрын
From what has been pieced together from the documentary and other interviews, the reason Cocona almost washed out was in no way due to lack of talent or performance, but rather due to her personality. She was, and still is in some ways, an extreme loner. She also has no social filter and will let people know not in a mean way but in a harsh way if she doesn't like something. Simon's ultimatum was about making concessions to fit in socially with the other members since she was gonna be spending most of her time with them, which worked since they are now closer than a family
@LAF2588 күн бұрын
Oh wow she was so antisocial it’s not shocking but without the animosity he had to get her open up to a group otherwise they would not have succeeded the way they have. I’m glad she was able to because I can clearly see she cherishes those bonds.
@RudeMekanicals7 күн бұрын
@@LAF258 Indeed, Simon's vision was not just about training for dancing/singing/rapping, it was also about making sure the members' personality fit well together and they could be a solid unit. And in the end he didn't get Cocona to change her personality, he only got her to adjust the way she interacted with others, making things go more smoothly, while still preserving who she is at her core. Another reason why we respect Simon so much
@megancolgrove760110 күн бұрын
Jueguchi is a lyric video, and it has longer lyrics like by a full minute.