[Posted highlight medley because there isn't a video with all full songs yet]
We get a full album!!! Thank you Twice!!!
Favorites from highlight medley: Icon, Last Waltz, E.S.P.R.E.S.S.O, 132
Scientist (title track)
Moonlight: The verses sound different than I thought they would based on the chorus snippet. I like it. There's an underlying guitar/bass line. The song sounds somewhat retro (and I think it is completely in English?) The bridge is nice (before the last chorus). Chorus repeats one more time.
Icon: More modern/EDM (moombahton?) vibes already. Is this also completely in English? Yes Twice, you are Iconic. The backing vocals are fun. My favorite track so far.
Cruel: Oh groovy. More groovy guitars. It feels like it is building to something. Anti-drop. I'm not sure if I like the high notes in the chorus (but props to them for hitting them). I definitely like the verses more than the chorus. This song is in Korean and English. Tzuyu and Sana in the bridge? Sounds like there's strings or something in the background of the last chorus.
Real You: Percussion heavy beginning. More groovy vibes. Call and response-ish. Another anti-drop (then picks up the tempo + adds more instruments again). I'm guessing the first section is groovy and the next section will be different (based on the outfits/highlight medley). Vocal layering in the bridge. Tbh this is probably my least favorite song so far. It's not bad though.
F.I.L.A (Fall In Love Again): ...and we're back from the ad break. It looks like there's gonna be a lot of funky underlying guitar/bass in the album. I wasn't sure about this when I heard the highlight medley, but I like this more than I thought I would. I oddly like the chorus. It sounds like the song is over, but there's still a minute left. Why does this remind me of Dynamite? Maybe it's the stars...
Last Waltz: LAST WALTZ LET'S GO. A lot chiller than the other songs. This song is Korean/English. The instrumental is somewhat plucky. Carol of the Bells again? Good thing it's one of my favorite Christmas songs. I love the vocal effects in the chorus. Oh, it goes right into the second verse. Interesting. The random "flourishes" add an interesting touch. I thought that it was about to end, but it had ~20 seconds left.
E.S.P.R.E.S.S.O: ...and another ad break! Dang it Spotify. It's already 12:34 a.m. I'm not sure about the lyrics (E.S.P.R.E.S.S.O that's who I am is kinda cringey) but oh this is slinky. I like the vibe. Groovy. Fun. Hot. Like E.S.P.R.E.S.S.O. The build up is so satisfying. Parts of the song remind me of Better by BoA.
Rewind: Mellower, but the vibe is slightly sad/dark. However more parts are added in the chorus (?). Chill vibes, but not quite a ballad. Maybe more towards the R&B side (and I do like my Korean R&B...)
Cactus: Another low-key/tempo song (a ballad this time I think). Maybe a power ballad because the song builds. Sounds like a movie soundtrack. A nice sentimental power ballad.
Push & Pull (Jihyo, Sana, Dahyun): Back to the funky guitar/bassline, but it's just Jihyo, Sana, and Dahyun. Interesting use of pauses before the chorus. Some horns in the chorus, as well as some Dahyun raps. Is Sana "rapping"?! Percussion heavy bridge.
Hello (Nayeon, Momo, Chaeyoung): Another ad break :( Hiphop vibes lol. Twice takes on girl crush. Momo you're not bad lol please. I'm glad that they're singing in the (pre)chorus haha. Not what I expected from Twice (a Dahyun or Chaeyoung solo? maybe), but it's different so props to them.
1,3,2 (Jeongyeon, Mina, Tzuyu): Interesting instrumental at the beginning. Trop-pop? I can't tell who's "rapping" in the bridge. Slightly similar instrumental to Icon (bouncy feeling).
Candy: "Last" song. More mellow. Claps or finger snaps in the verse. Sweet, but the song is okay.
Playlisted: Scientist, Moonlight, Icon, Fall in Love Again (FILA), Last Waltz, Espresso, Rewind, Cactus, 132 (rankings: 7.5-8.5)
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