Back and Better in Black N White
4
By The Honest Unknown
1 year, and who knows how many months and Rainbow didn’t let their fans down! Minus a few imperfections mostly in the line distribution of Black Swan (ahem-No Eul and Yoon Hye biased), I speak on behalf of the Rainnous fandom Rainbow nails the mature, sophisticated image. I was a fan of theirs since they released “A” and “Mach”. And while their following releases were also mature it wasn’t really my taste. I wasn’t much into the Rainbow Syndrome either, even though I REALLY loved their teaser images for part 1. Seriously, why doesn’t Rainbow use their assigned colors during Korean promotions? Why do the Japanese get that gimmick? Nonetheless, I guess Rainbow is better off without them because they really good songs when they use the black and white scheme. I think through those colors and the creepy-sexy concept, true colors really shine in the final outcome.
Favorite songs:
Bad Man Cries (unusual title to kick off the mini album, but hey, the sexy concept begins with innocence and naivety after a break-up, also Woori nails the opening and closing rap)
Black Swan (a big surprise cuz it exceeded past my doubt since they released the audio preview; I also love the dark, subtle tones to the song and lyrics about wanting to be embraced and accepted comes across as the final straw of Rainbow, drawing the trump card of perfection in this concept for the fans since they have been an underrated group) *Also, to everyone who opposes my thoughts, ITS JUST AN OPINION. TO ME EVERY SONG IN THIS ALBUM IS QUALIFIED ENOUGH TO BE A SINGLE.
Mr. Lee (probably second to Some More as a mature sound. The low range in the beginning is appealing)
Some More (standard, but effective R&B song that sounds really great; I’d play this after an ear palette of dance tunes)
Personally, I recommend to buy the whole mini-album. Every song has its own merit and Rainbow does a great job in all of them. You will not be disappointed.
