Album Review: Alone in the City by Dreamcatcher

Hello guys! Sakura here! Today I'm here to have a take on an album review. And it's by Dreamcatcher. It took me some time because there weren't lyric videos, at least not with English translations, and I don't really like to run after any song with meaningless lyrics how much of a BOP song it is. But now that the lyric videos are made I'm ready to do a review. 

A small reminder: I'm no expert in music. This is just my own feelings that I'm conveying. You might agree or disagree with me. 

Alone in the City is Dreamcatcher's third mini album. Dreamcatcher is a group who are famous for their rock music and dark anime vibe. This album is no exception. There are not many groups who have this concept and that's why Dreamcatcher stand out. Their dances too are different which is why they are my second favorite girl group, first being THE ARK/KHAN. I loved most of the lyrics too.

Alone in the City has 5 tracks. And the physical album is available in two different versions as shown above. Left one is called Light and the right one is called Shade version.

Tracklist

Intro

What

Wonderland

Trap

July 7th (약속해 우리)

Intro

Dreamcatcher usually has a intro music when they make albums. It's just instrumental but basically it creates the mood before entering to the title track. So it's kind of mood music. At least for me. This also has that spooky vibe of something ominous to happen.And it's amazing in setting mood. This music is something to pit in action movies where you have to run from monsters and all. I loved this intro.

What

What is their title track. Usually they also have many theories in their title music videos. This mv is no exception. But I won't be discussing them here. Watch the video. It's cool. I personally love horror theme and it's beautifully portrayed. These girls are all good vocalists. JiU, SuA and Siyeon are exceptionally good. Rap is a little off but anyway Dami has a deep and nice voice too. I love the bass that is used. And the choreo is awesome. 

Wonderland

A very interesting song with a very interesting tune. Freely shows their vocal prowess. A bit muted instrumental than the previous song. The lyrics can be interpreted as love song or a...well...kinda spooky song. If you are acquainted with their Chase Me universe then you'll know what I mean. I like this song very much.

Trap

After taking a break from the rock vibe in the Wonderland we return to it through this song. Trap is my most favorite song of this whole album. Amazing music. Also the lyrics are cool. 

July 7th (약속해 우리/yaksokae uri/ We Promise)

The last song of the album and once again we come back to a soothing song with soothing music. The song has two names it seems. July 7th and We Promise which is the one written in Hangul.

The lyrics speaks about separation and the promise to return. This certainly is a metaphorical fan song. They are telling their fans that they'll have to go now but they promise to come back again. But I don't get why the July 7th though. Was the song written on that day or they are hinting to comeback on that day next year? Probably...not.  But this song is the outro and with a promise to comeback they are ending the album here.

So what do you think? Do you like Dreamcatcher? If you haven'y heard of them do give them a try. They are great. 

Do you like this review? Would you like to see more? Do you have any theories about their music?

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BTS X Harry Potter: Crossover Edits

Hello people! Sakura here! It's been quite a long time that I have posted in my blog. But with Jimin's birthday in tow and new theories regarding Harry Potter universe tumbling the world, I felt the urge to do something that I haven't done before. And that is well...making edits. I'm very very new to this and hopefully they look average but hey you have start from somewhere.



So today I made moodboards crossovering BTS and Harry Potter houses. Let's see what sorting hat had chosen for them-

Welcome to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You'll be taken to the Great Hall where you'll be sorted into your houses.  The school has four houses
Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin. Based on your traits you'll be chosen into your house. The sorting ceremony has been done. Enter-

...You might belong in Gryffindor,

Where dwell the brave at heart,

Their daring, nerve, and chivalry

Set Gryffindors apart;

You might belong in Hufflepuff,

Where they are just and loyal,

Those patient Hufflepuffs are true

And unafraid of toil;

Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw,

if you've a ready mind,

Where those of wit and learning,

Will always find their kind;

Or perhaps in Slytherin

You'll make your real friends,

Those cunning folks use any means

To achieve their ends...

We will start from the leader.

Kim Namjoon

• He is Wise
• He is Witty
• He is Imaginative
• Extremely Thoughtful which shows in his lyrics
• Philosophical attitude towards life
• He is in his 6th year of school
• He is the prefect of Ravenclaw
• Top student in school
• Most favourite subject is Arithmancy
• Pureblood wizard
• As extra curricular he chose Music and Muggle Music (because he's extremely open minded and respects any form of art). He loves to write and produce for any musicals in school. He doesn't sing.
• Secret rapper with the inspiration of Min Yoongi

Kim Namjoon is a Ravenclaw

Kim Seokjin

• Eldest brother
• Affectionate towards younger ones
• Funny upbeat personality
• Someone you can depend upon
• Extremely loyal
• Can be dangerous if triggered (typical Hufflepuff trait)
• Loves food and cooking
• He is in 7th year of his school
• He is the Head boy of the school
• And he is the commentator of their quidditch matches. With his funny jokes, upbeat moods and amusing puns he is the best commentator Hogwarts has  has in a while
• Halfblood wizard
• He took two optional subjects in his third year Muggle Studies and Care of Magical Creatures. He aced in the latter.

Kim Seokjin is a Hufflepuff

Min Yoongi

• Ambitious
• Unconventionally smart
• Lazy but always scores 90% in exams
  
• Shrewd
• Savage
• 7th year in the school
• Chaser of Quidditch team
• A great observer of situations he is a man of few words
• His two most favourite subjects are Potions and Charms. 
• Pureblood wizard
• As extra curricular he chose Music and started writing & producing his own music. Namjoon also helped him to learn about muggle music. And he had fallen for hiphop. He writes & raps. But the conventional rules of school doesn't let him perform before other students so he went to Shrieking Shack to practice by himself. He also dragged Namjoon with him to practice. 

Min Yoongi is a Slytherin

Jung Hoseok

• Hard worker
• Bright and warm personality
• Happy to help others through his works
• Finds joy in everything
• Always smiling and hoping for the best
• No one never really saw him angry and to be honest no one really wants to see either because Puffs are notorious when they are angry.
  
• Currently 6th year student in school
• he aces in Herbology
• His optional subject is Muggle studies and extra curricular subjects are Muggle Music. He's also a good freestyle dancer but none other than his friends know that.
• Muggleborn Wizard
• Also one of the Chaser of the quidditch team.

Jung Hoseok is a Hufflepuff

Kim Taehyung

• Genius (He gives off Luna Lovegood vibe) 
• Thinks outside the box
• Extremely creative and original
• True artist
• He is in his 5th year of school
• His favourite subjects are Astronomy and Divination
• As extra curricular he took up Art and Muggle art. He has the best scores in these two subjects in whole school.
• Muggleborn wizard
• Namjoon and Yoongi's no. 1 rap enthusiast. 

Kim Taehyung is a Ravenclaw

Jeon Jungkook

• Bravest one
• Adventurous
• Strong
• He is in his 4th year of school
• He is the Keeper in his quidditch team and also the captain. This is special because only Oliver Wood is known to become Captain at that young age before him.
  
• His favourite subject is Defence Against Dark Arts 
• His extra curricular favourite is Ghoul Studies for some reason. He likes to know about them
• He is also passionate for Arts and Music subjects and loves to be inspired by his hyungs.
• Golden boy in class. He's good in everything.
• He wants to pursue the career of a quidditch player in future.
• Half Blood wizard

Jeon Jungkook is a Gryffindor

Park Jimin

Now this one I think is the most different one. Because Jimin is  a perfect blend of two different personalities. On one side his cheerful, cute and cherubic side as shown in Serendipity, on the other side his dark, sexy, serious personality as in Lie and Blood Sweat & Tears. So considering his angel & Devil persona he can be sorted into two houses. Interestingly these two houses are sometimes complete opposite, however known to be best friends if found match. 

• He is an angel
  
• Charming, caring towards his friends, loyal
• Extremely hard worker (During BT21 making Suga said that Jimin's superpower is hardwork & that's the typical Hufflepuff trait)
• He is in his 5th year of school
• His favourite subject is Potions
• His optional subjects are Arithmancy & Ancient Runes
• He chose Music as extra curricular. His voice is Min Yoongi's favourite. 
• He is also the Seeker of his house's Quidditch team. Everyone says that he is the most graceful Seeker anyone has ever seen.
• Pureblood wizard

Park Jimin can be a Hufflepuff

• Dark prince aura surrounds him
• Godlike presence 
• Sultry, flirty, teasing and confident attitude
• Graceful smooth gaits
  
• Ambitious and shrewd
• His most favourite subject is Potions
• His optional subjects are Arithmancy & Ancient Runes
• He chose Music as extra curricular. His voice is Min Yoongi's favourite. 
• He is also the Seeker of his house's Quidditch team. Everyone says that he is the most graceful Seeker anyone has ever seen.
• Pureblood wizard

Park Jimin  can be a Slytherin

That's it for now. Feel free to download these edits. However if you use them anywhere please do give me credits. And also did you see the header images above every moodbard ? Those can be used as Facebook profile cover images. Feel free to use them too.

PS. All pictures used in the mood boards are taken from Pinterest & WHI. Some of them are edited by me.

So what do you think? Is this nice? Are they all in their right houses? Or you might have a different opinion?  Also I'm thinking about write some scenarios or fanfictions on the BTSXHP AU. What do you think? Feel free to share in comments.

For the time being

Sakura Out