Voodoo Doll – VIXX

VIXX is back with a brand new song, released in a form of an album. Their first album. Arrrghhh!!!! How many promotional singles have they had? 6 songs if I am not mistaken to get to here. Amazing. Not only that, but they recently returned from a mini tour around Europe and the USA, which technically means they are really tired. You can see it through the heavy man liner which they have on their eyes. Not complaining, but I think this band is becoming like B.A.P. B.A.P released songs that consolidated that they were the badass group, while it seems like 2013 is the year were all Starlights would refer to the dark concept year, excluding G.R.8.U. Let’s get on with the review.

At first, I thought this song would not be as strong as On & On or Hyde, but then after listening to it many times, I soon realized what a freaking awesome song it is. Ravi’s infamous grunts before each song starts off this song, and then it launches straight into the song, showing the how hardcore this song is going to be. I love Hongbin’s parts in the song, that give the song that more freaky style. I also love the “Tick Tock” parts, giving also that more creepy style. Also the song does the opposite to what most songs would. Most songs would start of slowly, but this song started of fast and slowed down before the chorus. Ravi’s raps are always hardcore as well, and this song is no exception. My only complaint with the song is: that “Oooooo~” part sounds very similar to Ylvis’s “What Does The Fox Say”, like down right similar. But beside that, this song is awesome.

The music video shows the life of a voodoo doll. We get this really creepy start to the whole video. Then we are introduced to VIXX, in their enclosure, kept by an insane girl.  One girl who enjoys doing things to the members that we all would shiver. Yes, don’t you worry. While I enjoy some gruesome stuff, this music video made me shiver. What makes it creepier is that girl is like laughing and enjoying what she is doing, which to me is really creepy. Another thing, Hongbin’s eyes. Yes that contact lenses where there is a cross in his eyes. That is down right scary. I really like the enclosure, there is something different for each member. The end is rather scary. She mutilates Hongbin to the point where he probably has no idea who he is anymore. I also love the scene where the doll grows sad and starts to run away, prompting the other members to run away as well, that part was pretty cool. The doll was so cute!!! Hahahaha…

The dance is pretty cool as well. I will complain about this, but why is N in the centre of each formation? The only time he is not, is when it is the end. Like when it is the chorus, N is front, while Leo is stuck singing behind him. Anyway, the like the dance because it is powerful as the song. They lie down and bang their feet in the air matching the times of the beat. And when they throw Ken up to start off the song. Also, like the inclusion of the stick. Mainly because I am not sure if it is meant to be a microphone. But many of the moves mimic the way someone is stabbing the doll, so that is pretty cool.

9/10. I am amazed everytime VIXX comes out with a new song. Every concept is fresh and different. Yes, this year is VIXX’s “dark concept” year.

[UPDATE: I usually don’t do this, but there boys really deserve a win. Today (6th Of December 2013) is finally their day. Congrats VIXX!]

4 thoughts on “Voodoo Doll – VIXX

    1. Ah No wonder. I was trying to search out which band previously did the same move, but couldn’t. I guess I overlooked SHINee, particularly since how recent their song is. Deja vu all over again.

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