On August 17th, DREAMCATCHER came back with Dystopia: Lose Myself. The title track for this album is “BOCA”
DREAMCATCHER is a South Korean girl group managed by Dreamcatcher Company. There are seven members in this group – JiU, SuA, Handong, Dami, Gahyeon, Siyeon, and Yoohyeon. Each member represents a nightmare or fear. They were initially called MINX with only five members. On January 13th of 2017, they re-debuted with their current name, an addition of two new members and the single album – Nightmare.
(Please note – this is a real-time review, meaning I am typing down my exact thoughts while listening to each song.)
Reaction to Official MV for BOCA:
- I always appreciate a good dark vibe music video or concept.
- Already, I am in LOVE with the beat.
- I love the continuous background vocals throughout each person’s verse.
- Dami is such a fantastic rapper. Her parts always call for my attention, and I love her deep voice.
- Excellent production for the instrumental. I love how it intensifies for specific sections.
- Oh, this song is groovy. It makes me want to move my body.
- I don’t know everyone’s name yet, but so far, all the ladies are serving vocals, stage presence and energy. Plus, their outfits are stunning.
- The variations of vocal tones in this group are perfect. They all compliment each other very well.
- The visuals for the music video are serene and mystical. I love it.
- I love the electronic/rock chorus, and the inclusion of martial art moves into the choreography.
- The rappers are giving me life. The flow and energy are on 100%.
- The harmonies and high notes are insane. I LOVE “BOCA”
- Dreamcatcher has impressed me once again. I might not be a stan yet, but I’m getting there slowly.
- These girls are incredible and stand out from other K-pop girl groups.
Album Review:
This mini-album has a total of six songs. Here is the highlight medley –
- Intro – I already heard a bit of this rain and thunderous intro in the title track. Once again, I love the dark and mystical vibe. Plus, the rock elements are incredibly beautiful.
- BOCA – I’m just going out jam out here.💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
- Break The Wall – Interesting entry on this track, and I adore the rock instrumental. Also excellent production with the distorted vocals. The drumming on this song is impressive. The harmonization on the chorus is beautiful, and I love the melody of the section that comes right before the second verse. This is my first time hearing a K-pop girl group go all-out rock, and I am enjoying every minute of it. Personally, “Break The Wall” doesn’t beat “BOCA”, but I still love it.
- Can’t get you out of my mind – This track has a softer start. I honestly don’t know what to expect at this point. Even the slow songs have some rock elements. Alright, I need to start paying more attention to Dreamcatcher because I love Korean rock bands, and this album is such a vibe. I am here bopping my head because “Can’t get you out of my mind” is a perfect dance track. The EDM meets rock feels are intense on this one. Also, the production is beautiful, and their vocals sound so trancelike. I think this comes right after “BOCA” for me.
- Dear – Another slow one but this time I hear a piano. Dreamcatcher has a great set of beautiful singers. This track follows the standard ballad composition style. Okay, “Dear” was slow for a long while, and I was hoping for some variations in tempo, and they just surprised me with sweet drum beats. I am in love with the production of this mini-album. There is never a dull moment. I love the faded humming at the end of this song.
- BOCA Instrumental – Nothing new here, we have only four songs on this mini-album. Now that I am listening to only the instrumental, certain parts remind me of Chen Linong’s “Taste of Summer”. I don’t know why😂😂😂. It’s so weird.
Final Thoughts:
I enjoyed every minute of this album. Production-wise it is very intriguing, and as I mentioned, there was never a dull moment. DREAMCATCHER is slowing climbing into my list of top girl groups, so I might start learning their names.
I am genuinely impressed with Dystopia: Lose Myself. Therefore it gets a 10/10.
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