TXXQ (DBSK 동반신기 or Rising Gods of the East), one of the earlier groups of K-Pop from the 2nd Generation of groups that has stood the test of time. Although they have been around for a long time, they are still a group that is near and dear to my heart. As such, when U-KNOW Noir: The Second Mini-Album, I really wanted to get my hands on it. Keep reading to find out what comes with the album, my thoughts, and where you can pick up a copy.
Things to know about the U-KNOW Noir: The Second Mini-Album:
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Released on January 18th, 2021, Noir featured 2 singles, “Thank U”, the lead single released alongside the album, and “Eeny Meeny” (released on January 25th, 2021) which featured Seulgi of Red Velvet in the music video.
- There are 2 versions of this album:
- Crank In (shown)
- Crank Up
- Things that come with the album:
- CD
- Photobook (Crank In – 136 pages, Crank Up – 160 pages)
- Making Film (2 versions)
- Postcard (3 versions)
- Folded Poster (3 versions)
- Photocard (2 versions)
- This album has the following songs on it:
- Time Machine
- Thank U
- Eeny Meeny (CD Only)
- Loco (House Party)
- Need You Right Now
- 불면 (La Rosa feat. Shin Ye Eun)
K-Points: 116/5
Honestly, I really like this album. I love the music. I love the music videos. I love the concept. It has a completely different feel from his first mini-album, True Colors. Additionally, I love the inclusion of the film strip. Although it is something I’ve seen before in albums, it is something that I think is still quite unique, since it tells a bit more of a story.
If you want to watch me fangirl, I do also post reactions over on my YouTube Channel. I have posted one for U-KNOW Thank U, which you can watch below:
Where Can I Buy It?
I picked up my copy of this album Music Plaza LA. You can get a copy here for $21.99, plus shipping. Additionally, if you have never used Music Plaza before, this link will get you an extra 5% off of your first purchase! You can also order a copy of the album from eBay, as they typically have good prices. This link will help you with your search. Plus, with eBay, you can save a little bit of money by using the Rakuten extension on your browser, as it will save you 2% on all album purchases, which definitely adds up.
What is Rakuten?
Rakuten is a cashback site that gives you money for purchases you may have already made. They even have an extension for multiple browsers so when you go to a website that uses Rakuten, it will automatically pop up the cashback button to make sure you are saving money. I use this all the time, and I got over $80 back from them for purchases I was going to make anyway. That’s about 3 more albums I can buy!
If you’ve never used Rakuten before, you can use this link to get $10 when making a qualified purchase of $25 when using Rakuten. You will also get whatever percent cashback is being offered from the site you are purchasing from. Sephora, typically has 4% cashback, through here. Ulta typically has 3%. These are just some of the companies on the website, but there are other major retailers on there as well!
Rakuten also has a Google Chrome extension that will tell you as soon as you log onto a site that has cashback with a little pop-up in the corner so that you can ensure you are saving money!
Can I get it on Amazon?
Yes! You can pick up a copy using this link for about 17 dollars, with free shipping if you have Amazon Prime. If you don’t have Amazon Prime, you can get a 30-day free trial using this link here. I will not lie, the free 2-day shipping, plus all of the free music and videos are totally worth it. I also now use it for books for my Kindle Paper White too, and it is honestly a lifesaver. They have a program called Kindle Unlimited where you can check out 10 books at a time, read them, and put them back in the Kindle library. The program costs $7.99 a month, and you get the first 30 days for free with this link.
Which song off of Noir is your favorite, K-Nuggets? Let me know in the comments below!
사랑합니다!
–Rachel
