😂😂😂 oh gosh I have my Playlist on shuffle so the chances that that would happen is very slim! Maybe I should create a new Playlist just for that! It's a combo that was just made to be together lol!
Utopia is easily top 10 Ateez tracks for me. The vocal line slaps hard. Their melodies are unrivaled. So catchy, every damn song. They know how to ride out a melody.
15:15 HAHAHAHAHA “That was fun” (most dramatic sigh I’ve ever heard) you can’t be struggling so much yet, it’ll be so much harder once you reach the world movement albums. i know you reacted to the newest one but the album where cyberpunk is from will make it very hard too, since you like that style
That was one amusing yet very relatable crisis you had there😆 Utopia is just an emotional rollercoaster for me, the instrumental is cheerful, the vocal melody nostalgic, the lyrics very hopeful and the last part just makes me want to cry for some reason. You're spot on with the 'summer vibes album' description, that's exactly what it is! This was a fresh turn Ateez took with their concept since the earlier ones were somewhat gritty and dark; and it was rewarding in many ways. They are just so versatile, they can nail any concept and make it look authentic! You'll see as you watch more of their content. Anyways, hope you're having a pleasant day! See you on the next one! 🤗💙
It is! Or as he described "mellow". Bc it goes along the lyrics meaning so well :') Many don't notice this is a partially sad song, I mean the definition of Utopia, which comes from the book of Thomas More with the same name of an island on the New World (and surprise they have a song called like that and it was almost the group name!), ended being popularized and described as a goal impossible to reach or an imagined! place or state of things in which everything is perfect, contrary to the dystopia we are in (and then Illusion comes next :')). It's kind of optimist and hopeful but you can also listen the desperation of wanting to reach Utopia but not being there yet so it's almost like a wish that you can only dream..Just a perfectly conveyed song of those feelings like frustration, hopefulness, desperation and sadness! But at least on that moment bc they are always determined to reach their dreams with everyone one way or another like we are seeing!😼
Love this song and especially the Seonghwa high note. With Utopia my current ranking is Say My Name Pirate King Hala Hala Utopia Treasure Promise My Way Stay Twilight Desire Light
I have to tell you, I respect you very much. I don’t know how you do it. I gave up on ranking their songs a lifetime ago 😂 I personally love listening to Utopia while I’m driving, alone in the car, with the windows down and loud. I’m sure Utopia will continue growing. You know, as an Atiny I love All to Zero and Zero to One, but I think the real challenge comes from now, with One to All. I love seeing you suffer, but you need to know that your suffering is ours, too 😂 For us Atinys is always a sweet suffering ❤ Keep enjoying your journey 😉
1. Utopia (this song sticks and I can never play it just once) 2. HALA HALA 3. Say My Name 4. Promise 5. Light 6. Pirate King 7. Treasure 8. Desire 9. My Way 10. Stay 11. Twilight
Hahah ohh noo the moment you realised you had changed your mind was priceless. Great reaction as always I love seeing the different things people pick up on. It's only going to get harder here on.. be warned! Also absolutely buzzing you checked out a kingdom performance! Patreon here we come 😊
That is exactly why I've suggested the live version of Utopia, so you could see Seonghwa's high notes in their full power. I hope to see a reaction of the live version as well from you
This song is so light and upbeat and have kinda summer vibe but actually this song is so extremely deep from lyrics and music video with storyline/utopia reflect the dystopia . The world of guerrilla and Halazia
Lol I’m glad you listened twice. I’m happy to see Utopia climb halfway up the list after just a second listen!😁 I do really like the way you rank but I wish I could see another list after you’ve heard the songs a lot lol. I’m just so curious if any of it changes.😊 I know how wildly things sometimes change for me with these songs over time. Maybe after you’re all done with their discography, we can talk you into giving us a new ranking..if any of it changes.😉 My ranking for now: Utopia Twilight Hala Hala Promise Say My Name Pirate King Treasure Desire Stay My Way Light Looking forward to Illusion!😎
1 - Twilight 2 - Treasure 3 - Say my name 4 - HALA HALA 5 - Promise 6 - Utopia 7 - Desire 8 - Pirate King 9 - Light 10 - My Way 11 - Stay Nice song 🔥❤️
This 3rd mini album was my first comeback with ATEEZ and it has sooooooooo much nostalgia for me. Super summery vibes, love playing it driving with the windows down. It’s also super popular with the k-fandom as well, more than any other of their albums as a whole as far as I’ve seen. Utopia actually had a resurgence of popularity in the last year because it kept being played during broadcasts of Korea’s soccer matches during the World Cup haha
Half the fun of watching these reactions is you struggling to figure out how to rank things. There are SO many good songs in their no-skip discography that it feels like you're fighting only boss battles on super hard mode. Haha. Also, Utopia will grow on you even more, just because you'll love the high notes from our Seonghwa on the next listen, and as you put together your various playlists, it'll end up on a few. Glad you enjoyed it and that it grew fast! This album is awesome because there are so many MVs and performance videos for this one (Illusion and Wave were put to a vote among ATINY to choose which was the official title track and which was the secondary song; Aurora is written by Hong Joong and quickly became a fan favorite with its performance video; and Dancing Like Butterfly Wings has a video made after group challenges that they did during their Australian tour leg, but it's on a notoriously bad channel for blocking, so it might be a Patreon deal). With you for the next!
the frustration in figuring out which song you like in which rank is so relatable. its so hard tho! and its my excuse to listen to all their songs again, bc it all depends on what i feel that day xD
You are hilarious, Ross!🤣 I knew u were going to eat ur words as soon as I saw the length of this video... Utopia is Yunho's fav Ateez song still... This song has become South Korea's football song coz they have been playing it at every South Korean match... Yunho n Jongho went to watch a match last year n they played Utopia at the stadium... Just imagine their happiness... It has become a staple of SK's football broadcasts...😎 The lyrics of the song pulls you even more... Going for ur dreams without losing ur spirit n no matter what anyone says... U shud watch the live version too... Ah, the emotions... Ateez are very good at emoting each song, be it via their vocals, expressions n body language...😇
I liked this song. It was an enjoyable listen...I have a playlist of ATEEZ songs I like, and this song is on that list, but it's at the bottom of my playlist, But as to the rankings, it's #7 for me right now. 1. Hala Hala 2. Pirate King 3. Promise 4. Say My Name 5. Twilight 6. Treasure 7. Utopia 8. Desire 9. Light 10. My Way 11. Stay
I like the "Ignore the IDIOT." edit 😝. I told you the songs will only get more difficult to rank. Utopia ties with Promise for me. So my list so far: 1. Promise, Utopia 2. Say My Name 3. Hala Hala 4. Twilight 5. Stay 6. Pirate King 7. Treasure 8. Light 9. My Way 10. Desire Can't wait for your new reactions! Warning...more good songs on this album...
Is it bad that I delight in your torture? 😂 I still don't think you've realized how hard a task you signed up for with this ranking. Also, I think when you hear Utopia live it'll go even higher. It's one of the most ethereal songs I've ever heard. Also, I recommend reading the lyrics before ranking if the vid doesn't have captions. 😊
utopia is soooo good and the japanese version hits harder for me haha also is an iconic meme sound on tiktok 1. HALA HALA 2. Utopia 3. Desire 4. Pirate King 5. Say My Name 6. Light 7. Treasure 8. Promise 9. My Way 10. Twilight 11. Stay
I'll admit i was close to throwing hands, but seeing it next to Promise is a fair compromise Utopia was where i learned about Choi Bros Supremacy. When San and Jongho sing back to back and harmonize, there's nothing quite like it imo Only sad thing is the mv misses the amazing choreo at the end. check out a concert stage to see it, its visually stunning
😂😂😂 the struggle is real and it’s not getting easier 🫶 It’s high in my list but I liked it right away, not only after listening it for a the second time 😁😁I bought a cd with all japanese versions and listend to it a lot in my car, I always turn the volume full power with Utopia Here is my list Hala Hala Utopia Say my name Pirate King Promise Twilight Stay Treasure Light My way Desire I am ready for your next reaction 😊 Btw, I never used patreon so far but I must check out your kingdom reaction you mentioned because I am curious for your reaction 😁😁 also for the other Kingdom performances you might check out because once you started, you can’t stop 🫶
My Ranking 1. Promise 2. *Utopia 3. HALA HALA (Hearts Awakened, Live Alive) 4. Twilight 5. My Way 6. Say My Name 7. Stay 8. Desire 9. Treasure 10. Light 11. Pirate Kings
Ross, the struggle is real for all of us. You've set yourself such a difficult task with Ateez discography. Sadly, it doesn't get easier. ETA: the Japanese version is, in my opinion, better than the Korean version. So...yeah.
I think the reason the Japanese version hits harder is like the language has “harder” sounds than a lot of Korean (from my understanding) so the song comes off as more impactful because of how they’re hitting those hard “K” sounds and stuff. Idk that’s just my observation from having listened to both songs. I tend toward the Korean just cuz it’s usually the first one I see (cuz album cover) but the Japanese one slaps so hard.
Does that mean you’re doing Wave soon? I don’t want to give you unrealistic expectations, but Wave is my favorite Kpop song of all time. Simply because I’m the type of person who gets sick of a song after a few dozen listens and has to take a break from that song for awhile. Wave is the only song I have never gotten sick of. I can listen to it hundreds of times (and probably have since I bought it in 2018) and it still puts me in a good mood every time. P.S. I also have a crush on Dancing Like Butterfly Wings.
Ha ha, you poor thing - you went through torture with this one, didn't you? I found it kind of hilarious. Sorry. 😂 This is why I sort by mood/vibe and even that is difficult enough. Really looking forward to Illusion, I'm very interested to see what you make of it...
It's not that it grown on you with a second listening, I think you thought the song was a summery song when it's not. And when you read the lyrics you did understand the song. It hits different, right? That's my take!
I accept criteria you've established for yourself but in a more general sense I've always thought that judging Ateez songs off of audio or even audio and MVs only gives way too narrow of impression. With their particular brand of performance I see them much closer to musical theatre and their choreography and stage acting is just as important as the music itself. Nobody (I hope) would review a musical after listening to a CD with songs only :)
Respect that but for me it’s the SONG that I rank here. Performances will elevate a song 9/10 but if they elevate any song, the ranking would probably be identical any way haha
