Made In Twenty (20)

K-pop releases are interesting for two reasons. Number 1 is that they're trendy to a fault ("feathered eyelashes are so hot right now!") and number 2 is that they're not very coy about riffing off the urban charts in the US. There's a Ciara hook on the opening track, 'Lady Galaxy', for example. But since this album celebrates Korean superstar BoA's 20th year on Earth, we're quick to forgive. The Britney-esque moves are still there, and the R&B-lite songs will please radio fans. At best, it's a mixed bag of hits which could have easily been done by Ayumi, Sakura or Koda Kumi, and fanboys will appreciate the videos in the DVD. But the personality remains: Her English is still limited to hilarious snatches of choruses, which explains why there's a song called 'No more make me sick'.

This album really shows BoA's maturity and growth as a woman. Album features pop and Hip Hop flavored dance tracks and GORGEOUS ballads. The most outstanding ballad is the one BoA wrote herself titled "Our Love ~to my parents"...it's really touching and brought tears to my eyes. The DVD features 3 pvs and performances from BoA The Live. First press contains an autographed postcard, bonus tracks, and bonus footage! I got 2 copies...one for me and one for my fiance'! It's just so great, everyone should have it!!!

Better than ''Outgrow'' in my opinion, there are more interesting songs in this new album, ''Lady Galaxy'' and ''Prayer'' overall. But in my opinion it's still not beautiful as her first three albums.