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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 Sakura out.