Iz*One - Twelve

Release Date: October 21, 2020
Genre: jpop

Their first Japanese album, which is a compilation of their Japanese singles, Japanese versions of their Korean title tracks, and some new songs.

Review: For whatever reason, their Japanese songs sound weird, like there's a high pitch buzz to it or there aren't dynamic ranges in the sound-waves, but I'm no audio engineer. If I look past it, yeah, these songs all are catchy. And it's fun to hear all their title tracks in a different language. It's interesting to hear Yena say "like a shinny ruby" very clear, but they took out the "you're my friend" on track 11.  I would say "Suki to Iwasetai" is the best sounding song. "Waiting" is catchy, but I feel like it's trying to not be too loud. "Yummy Summer" has a nice summer vibe to it.  The last two songs are okay. one of them sounds like it's from cowboy bebop.

Tracklist/Scorecard:
1. Beware 6/10
2. Vampire 5/10
3. Suki to Iwasetai 9/10
4. Waiting 8/10
5. Buenos Aires 8/10
6. Suki ni Nacchau Darō?
7. Yummy Summer 7/10
8. La Vie en Rose 10/10
9. Violeta 9/10
10. Fiesta 10/10
11. Yume o Miteiru Aida 10/10
12. Dō Sureba Ii? 5/10
13. Shy Boy 6/10

Summary: This album sold pretty well and obviously, the title tracks are still good here so credit to the j-line for translating. But I feel like it's harder to tell their voices apart on the Japanese songs. like they all sound the same instead of having distinct voices. Since I'm a fan of the group, I'll still listen to it, but it's a struggle.

Key Tracks: Suki to Iwasetai
Rating: 6/10