XOXO Album Review [and EXO Rumors]

First of all, Baby Don't Cry will be on repeat until my phone dies. Ugh, that song *bangs head against the wall* I love the verses and the chorus but it's the ending that gets me spazzing the most. So freaking perfect. I love both versions but I prefer the Chinese version more, it's more emotional. It's definitely the best track on the album.

I love the chorus of Black Pearl but the beginning is a bit eh. For this song, the Korean version is better.

Don't Go is my second favorite track on the Hug Version of the album. Lulu's voice in the Chinese version - OH MA GWAD. So perfect. So yeah, I like this song in Chinese more.

Let Out The Beast is my second favorite track on the Kiss version. Chanyeol's rap *shakes fists* Yo, hands down, this boy is the best rapper in SM thus far (well, I know that a year ago with Two Moons but this song confirms his awesome rapping skills). I love, love, love the Korean version of this song. The Chinese version is good too but the Korean version is definitely better. Tao's rap is also phenomenal, he's just as good as Chanyeol. Kris's raspy rap voice is a bit distractive, I actually prefer if Tao raps the whole thing. No offense.

I love 3.6.5 but every time I listen to the beginning I think of One Direction. Anyway, I like both versions...I like the Chinese version a bit more than the Korean version if I really have to choose. It's a really fun, perky song. I can't help but smile when I listen to this.

Heart Attack is wonderful. <3 I love both versions equally, I really can't pick. I think this song is perfect for a revelation scene in an action movie or drama.

Peter Pan is a cute song. I really love the Chinese version. LOL, I can't help but think of U-KISS whenever I listen to this song (b/c U-KISS has a song called Neverland). I also think of SNSD's Tinkerbell. Someone should do a remix of all 3 songs! XD

OMG, Baby is also really good. I love both versions. I can't help but sing along whenever they go "baby baby baby...baby baby baby"

My Lady is a bit disappointing. I was really looking forward to this song but in the end it's not doing it for me. I actually like the teaser version more than the full song. SM shouldn't have remixed it...ugh. I prefer the Korean version, mostly because of Kyungsoo's soulful voice. If it's up to me, Kyungsoo should sing the whole thing, just him alone, and everything will be perfect.

Overall verdict: it's an amazing album. I'm so happy that I pre-ordered both albums on kpoptown. Definitely worth my money. Most of the songs are solid. EXO-M sings better ballads while EXO-K sings better fast-paced song. My favorite songs on the Hug Version are Baby Don't Cry and Don't Go. My favorite songs on the Kiss Version are Let Out The Beast and Heart Attack. I'll give XOXO a 9/10.

RUMOR: Peter Pan is the next promotional track. Ahhskdggjgfsayebs. Yeah! I wanna see the MV for that song. LOL, EXO really are supernatural creatures.

RUMOR: The drama version of Wolf might be released tomorrow (7 days after Teaser 2 came out). Or it might not come out at all (I WILL BURN YOUR BUILDING DOWN IF YOU DON'T RELEASE THE DRAMA VERSION, SM!) Don't freaking toy with my emotions like that. I was promised a drama version and I will get it! SM, stop your trolling and get your together!

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BabyXingXing
#1
Does the kpoptown package not include photocards?
joyjesoh #2
I've been wanting to say this. Exok probably suit fast-paced songs because of baekhyun's voice. His voice has got power. Whereas Exom is more suitable for ballads because of luhan's voice. His voice is soothing, thus, ballads are more suitable. These two are one of the ones who sings most of the song, so they definitely affect the song to a certain degree, compared to the rest who probably sing lesser.
nochujjang
#3
they said 365 was a song bought from One D anyway..oh well the songs are good...