Roy Kim(로이킴) - ,And(그리고) Album Thoughts(K-ballad,Indie,Pop,)

 

Tracklist:
1. 괜찮을거야
2. 그대에게 닿을 때까지
3. 그때로 돌아가
4. 어른으로
5. 그냥 그때
6. 시간을 믿어봐
7. 들어봐
8. 오늘 밤만큼은
9. 결국엔
10. 괜찮을거야 (Inst.)
11. 그때로 돌아가 (Inst.)

    I had stepped away from Roy Kim for a few years after it had come out that he was involved in one of the biggest scandals to shake the Korean pop world.. His involvement wasn't as big as some of the others and he has since, been cleared of the charges saying that he share any media in that chat room. Now, let me say this. I never hated Roy so much that I would call his college to have him expelled.... I just stopped supporting him with my money until I saw the proof that everything was a misunderstanding.  ,And is Kim's comeback album after all he's been though. 

     I wouldn't say that this album is vastly different from Kim's other albums. His penmanship has become even more emotional focused on himself due to he having a lot to say. None has actually heard Roy Kim's side of the story as in how he felt during that time. ,And is pretty much his journal for fans who care enough to listen. Track such as "I'll be alright" show Kim singing out more as he strums his guitar over booming violins. He sure does love those violins because they keep being heard all throughout this album. I believe they help showcase Roy's emotion during the last few years. He made this album so full of his emotions that ,And is mostly a ballad album. A ballad album that will keep you listening for the different nuances that Roy has included in his music this time around. The may not be always super noticeable, however, They're there in the little bit of autotune that he used or the chorus of voices that he leads toward the end of one of his tracks. People who still appreciate music will know that good music is still around somewhere. 

    Normally when Korean singers go away for a little while, then come back, They tend to come back singing their hearts out. Roy Kim did just that. Especially during his busking live shows the he did to promote this album. Kim has a deep rich tone to his lower register. He also has good control of his falsetto range, that he uses to pull listeners in. I love how his vocals can lull me to sleep no matter what he sings about. I'm sure his past girlfriends loved when he would sing for them at night.    

     I enjoyed Roy Kim's new album for what it was. Not every Kpop fan will enjoy this album due to t not being super poppy. Still check it out if you have time. Roy Kim's most pop album in my opinion was Love Love Love.