The boys of 2PM have released yet another album filled with dance tracks, and this time they are back with a more energetic and mood-uplifting sound as opposed to their previous which were mellower and darker.
The first track off the album is Hands Up, which has shot up to the top of various music charts upon its release. Addictive with a repetitive chorus, by the second time you play the second song, you’ll be able to at least sing along with the chorus part that goes “Everyone put your hands up and get your drinks up” and “Put your hands up, put your hands up”.
Wonder Girls’ fans will be excited to know that Sohee lent a hand in creating this track and also she had an ad lib somewhere around the 2:00 mark. Do watch out for it. Meanwhile, watch 2PM’s music video for Hands Up where they go clubbing!
The second track Electricity is a techno number which is slightly on the mellow side. Upon my first listen, I didn’t quite like it but after repeated listening, I came to like it even more. The opening lines in English are great and show how much they have matured, and it goes “Come here, come here, let me move your body baby”. I also love Chansung’s part where he sings “Ja shijak handa, Jashi jak handa, Jashi jak han da ja, One Two Three”. Fans of the drama Dream High would be excited to learn that this track was featured on one of the episodes of the drama before, but did not appear on the soundtrack album.
Give It To Me is a track composed by Junho is a ballad which showcases the vocals of the six members, providing a nice break from the two dance tracks. Followed by Just Like The Movies, the next track is a soft and slow number that shows that 2PM can also challenge other idol groups who are in the ballad genre.
Don’t You Know is very much a summer-feel song that harks back to their Fly to Seoul days. Sounding very much like K-pop material, this song gives off a happy and uplifting mood.
Hot is the last of the new tracks on this album, and is composed by Junsu. There are many elements of electro-twirls in this techno and upbeat song, and is the perfect song to dance away in a club.
Tracks on this album includes previously released songs such as Without You, I’ll Be Back, I Can’t, Thank You, Don’t Stop Can’t Stop as well as the remixed version of Hands Up and Electricity.
The author started listening to 2PM when members Taecyeon and Wooyoung were featured in the K-drama Dream High.
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