REVIEW NMIXX - BLUE VALENTINE ALBUM

NMIXX is the first artist (girl group) that I've reviewed on my blog. This Korean girl group was formed by SQU4D, a sub-label of JYP Entertainment, on February 22, 2022. The group is composed of six members: Lily, Haewon, Sullyoon, Bae, Jiwoo, and Kyujin. Originally a seven-member group, Jinni departed from the lineup on December 9, 2022, for personal reasons. They debuted on February 22, 2022, with the single album Ad Mare. Blue Valentine is their first full album, released on October 13, 2025, after countless EPs and singles. And as expected, their first full album is a masterpiece. I will review each song with honesty and truthfulness.
Note: Keep in mind that I'm not an expert at music. I've enjoyed music since I was a child, and it's great to have different opinions and takes on music.

1. Blue Valentine (10/10)
   The title track and album share the same name—classic masterpiece! The song is so catchy, and the pre-chorus with that slowdown moment is my favorite. The tempo is very dynamic, so when I listen to it, it's just never boring. Every member shows off their unique vocal style, making it so easy to distinguish between them. And finally, a song that has a bridge... It's been a long time since I heard a song with one. Overall, a masterpiece to open the album.
2. Spinnin' On It (11/10) (not biased)
   Their pre-release is just a masterpiece. Ad-libs after ad-libs, vocals after vocals. Jiwoo raps, growls, handles the pre-chorus, chorus, post-chorus, and bridge too... Amazing!
   "So Done With Love, So Done With Hurt"
   AMAZING!
3. Phoenix (12/10) (not biased too)
   The introoooooo... Amazing! Vocals—crazy good. In my mind, the dance choreography will be very cool. And the distortion on their vocals in some lines is crazy, giving it so much more taste. This song feels like a game theme song. I like it, I like it. And let's not forget to talk about the outro... Masterpiece.
4. Reality Hurts (7/10)
   Lyrics by Lily—amazing. But I kinda hate the melodies and all those punchy sounds. It's kinda dizzying for me.
5. Rico (6/10)
   A song that has rich vocals, but the melodies and repetitive "Rico" word just aren't my taste. But the post-chorus (I think) in this song is really catchy. I think this is a really good song for dancing in our own bedroom. The Rico!
6. Game Face (6/10)
   The vocals are tasty... And the bridge really bridges... Amazing, but not my taste.
7. Podium (9/10)
   This song grew on me. But what really took my heart is the post-chorus (masterpiece). The bridge (Jiwoo, you're amazing!) and outro—don't forget. ON TOP OF THE WORLD!
8. Crush On You (8/10)
   Lyrics by Haewon—amazing! Vocals after vocals... "Got a crush on you"—me too! This song reminds me of a Western pop song, but I kinda forget which one.
9. Adore U (8/10)
   The beginning vocals from Jiwoo and Bae (give them flowers). Lily at the post-chorus (queen of vocals). This song is full of ad-libs (which I like). This song is so good. "You see how much I adore youuuuu!"
10. Shape Of Love (7/10)
    Vocals... Crazy good. And the melodies really remind me of some Western songs. But amazing as always. "Getcha, getcha."
11. O.O Pt. 1 (Baila) (7/10)
    A classic song from them—a debut that people had mixed feelings about, but now they've realized the song has two parts. But at the end of the day, O.O is an iconic debut song from them. This song is crazy good, but nothing will defeat the original with that mix of pop. Don't forget to baila baila~~~
12. O.O Pt. 2 (Superhero) (8/10)
    That pew-pew is iconic. Kinda sad that the chorus feels too repetitive for me. But that pew-pew just took my heart.

This album is a solid 10/10. Even when there's some tracks I didn't like just because they're different from my taste, I really need you guys to listen to these songs and experience them for yourself. Blue Valentine is a masterpiece album, and people need to listen to it—it's that good. I'll be doing reviews on so many albums from different countries, so if you have an album you'd like me to review, tell me in the comments! 
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