Renaissance

I've read on many occasions people say this is what Turbo's sixth album should've been like. And it most probably would've, as well. I wouldn't be half surprised if it had been originally planned as such. For some strange reason, I overlooked this album for a long time, until I found its values. It's, however, very different compared to his later (and unfortunately, more successful) work. YA says: "In this great new release, Kim not only performs his trademark 'Shouting Style', he showcases his talent in both dance music and ballads as well."

#1 Prologue

Very similar to Turbo's prologues, though without anything too funny.

#2 Sad Story 8½

Begins with a melody similar to One. I wonder why this has got only three stars. Must give the fourth one right away. Ah, now I remember, it gets boring towards the end.

#3 Angel 9½

Well, here's the perfect chance to hear the 'Shouting Style' at its best. I so love men singing high and in that category, KJK is in a league of his own. And I'm not alone with this persuasion, at least judging by the YA customers, one of whom writes: "gosh.. this albume is to cool.... he's voice just turn me on so much.... he's hella hot and the pictures and he voice is so cute..."

#4 Namzanikka 9

I don't know if this would've been my choice for the first FT. Probably not, even though I've learnt to like this more and more.

#5 Hêngpokhakil 7

And was the other one? Definitely not a bad ballad.

#6 Saranghêssôsta 8

Some fine singing but otherwise not very interesting.

#7 Disco 7

More midtempo.

#8 Jôinyi Hjangki 7½

What kind of a pseudo-ballad is this? Decent kind.

#9 Love Story 9½

Oh, so good. At one point, I overlistened to this and Angel, which was why both were lowered to four stars but now they're back where they belong.

#10 Thriller 8½

Almost every Korean album seems to have at least one track that'll get reviewed as "good basic stuff".

#11 Night 9

And more of the same. This album has exceptionally many English titles. As usual, I doubt any of them are actually mentioned in the songs.

#12 One 10

Finally the biggest hit. I happily enjoyed this for a good while before i pointed out this is a cover of Bonnie Tyler's Holding Out for a Hero. Which, of course, makes it none the worse. The best Korean cover of a Western song, as well as better than the original.

#13 My Way 9

Yee, even more good stuff.

#14 1434 6

Blooh.

#15 Zhinkuekesô Jôninyro 6½

Christmas? "From a friend into a lover", if I get it right.