@@hyunlixxie2662 and yall wonder why locals hate kpop stans. nobody can share an opinion without being attacked. and for the record, i never said i hated thunderous. youre just sensitive.
TOTALLY agree with everything you said. I haven't felt this ecstatic by a skz title track in a while. Like you said, it felt like they utilized every member so well in this song. I'm also so glad Lee Know really got to shine in this song and show what he's got to offer, which is SO MUCH. I kinda wish I hadn't watched the trailer since they literally teased the whole chorus (I should've known better, it was a JYP teaser after all), but it was still so good.
Same he literally worded out everything I felt with this MV, I’m so proud of SKZ and just really emotional how much Lee Know’s talent shines in this whole era.
So true the teaser spoiled the killing part ...and made me less excited since I already heard the killing part...hope jype will work better on it in the future
what i love about this is that stray kids hit it big with god's menu and were sticking with that sound afterwards (back door, thunderous). a lot of groups don't understand how to go back to their roots after a hit like god's menu while STILL doing something new, and i was scared they wouldn't either. but stray kids did it with this one, it feels like old stray kids and something new at the same time and it's a super good song. muddy water is the most.. out of left field b-side ive ever heard too. i'm so happy lol
Exactly I've felt this frustration especially after thunderous release because it really felt like the kids were maybe unintentionally playing it safe with their hit sound after god's menu. But this cb was everything that I've hoped for with the kids taking a bold step in taking their music in a new direction but also like you said it feels like the old skz too because for me it reminds me again of the skz who i fell in love with , the artists who aren't afraid to experiment with their music and create new sounds. This album also really showcases how much they've grown as artists and it makes me so proud of them!
@@elam944 still can't deny that it has the same 'vibe' to it. god's menu, back door, thunderous is like a trilogy for me. i'm glad skz choose to try something new in this comeback.
Lee Know has always been a captivating performer, but I feel like Maniac put waaayyy more emphasis on his performance and vocals! I’m so happy that he is getting his moment to SHINE
if there’s one thing skz is gonna do it’s utilise every member’s unique voice! from lee know’s falsetto to the contrast between felix and hyunjin’s voice, it makes their parts that much more satisfying
I feel like that’s a recent development though, it used to feel like before Gods Menu members such as Lee Know, Felix and Bangchan himself would get maybe one standalone part and that be it, nowadays they seem to mix it up a lot however I have realized it feels like bangchan started taking a back step in the recent title tracks and some of the discographies, seems to do a lot of the backing vocals for sure though.
Also idk if its just me but i feel like this song is SEXY which is something none of their comebacks so far have been. Like that techy/industrial beat on the chorus just drives me round the bend with how dirty and sexy it is ugh
I wasn't expecting the verses to be so pop, but it makes sense considering the lyrics. The poppy verses slowly devolve into the dark, gritty chorus that is more typical SKZ sound, mirroring the lyrics about becoming a maniac. On the flip side as well, this pop sound holds more public appeal than some of their other previous music, making this a very strategic comeback prior to their tour. Overall, another banger by 3racha with a darned good music video to boot!
I am really glad Stray Kids did something different after «Gods menu», «Backdoor» and «Thunderous» kind of was the same genre, but «Maniac» felt like something new. I really liked the fact that they again made a new type of song, last time they did that was with «Side effects» that is the song that made me stan Stray Kids. I also loved that Felix had lot of lines this time and not just repeating one thing over and over.
@@vixxexo6855 Thanks. I totally agree with you. I was scared they were getting very stale in their sound, but I'm glad that what I heard from they during Winter (Winter Evel, Cheese and other songs) seemed to be signs that they wanted to get outside of their comfort zone, and this is the best possible outcome since the song is a banger.
@@vixxexo6855 I definitely love that it still has a stray kids feel, links to the older feels, but then up the level by 1000. Oh and Lee Know is allowing himself to stand out as himself, previously he wanted to not stand out in vocals or dance. I love this era where every single one of the members are stepping up and out. IN and Seungmin have amazing vocals, but other team members are really pushing it too. Oh bang chans ad libing, and harmonies 🥰
The "pop" sound was stray kids' original sound anyway. If you recall, they sounded so pop in my pace era and onwards until side effects when they started exploring their other, equally-amazing, grittier sound. I am honestly happy with the mixup
I'm like stupid happy seeing Felix be such a big part of this song. One of my favorite releases from them, an absolute banger that utilizes everyone's voices to an expert level
I have waited FOUR YEARS for people to talk about Lee Know as a vocalist, Lee Know as one of the main singers, Lee Know as the focal point of the song, and just him in general. Not only does he take care of all their choreos but the last few comebacks have put him on such a good spot to be actually noticed as more than just a dancer and a beautiful face and it finally has come. He's such a sharp singer when he needs to be, his voice is so unique and it just suits these types of songs so well. I'm so fucking proud of my baby, honestly.
this song is a constant eargasm, idk how to explain it it's SO satisfying, it's so different but so stray kids, the album is like that too, when i'm listening to it i'm like damn, this is different but it feels so THEM doesn't it feel a little like the darker brother of noeasy ? or is it just me LMAO it's the start of a new era and i'm loving it
I'm proud of Lee Know!! I remember Pd-nim asking what's his name on the MV of I am You when he sings the pre-chrous on the 2nd verse.. And now? He can't get over Lee Know's part 😭❤️
Lee Know str8 killed this video...his falsetto early and his aggression on his dance later completely had me hooked. Lee Know rose up the ranks of bias.
9:45 as i think too, Felix is their key identity. No one can copy his part and he could turn 5 words into something so iconic and hit you right in the heart. And after him, Hyunjin follows. His vocal contrast to Felix’s but what makes it perfect for them to have the chorus part is both have such attitude. So people drawn to them and focus with it. Thank god SKZ (or 3racha) know well how to utilize them to the max.
You're right about Lee Know!! He stole the show for me aswell! His voice fits the chorus so well. I'm so impressed with them this comeback. I was expecting fire but they killed me!!
My favorite thing is how MANIAC and ODDINARY in general feel new and refreshing and exciting for Stray Kids, but also fully and wholly feel like _Stray Kids_
Yess!!, i totally agree with everything you said Pd, this comeback, this album, is one of the most different and fresh things they’ve put out, I really recommend you to listen to the ep!!, no skips, ISTG, they’ve literally evolved
Lee Know definitely had a different kind of grit and strength to his performance that makes you feel so attacked, but so pumped up at the same time. It's amazing
I am a huge SKZ fan, safe to say they’re my favorite boy group at the moment and I am totally into their sound and style they’ve created for themselves. This album did not disappoint. But I am aware that 3RACHA said they really struggled creatively when it came to Maniac. I remember distinctly in your Christmas Evel/Winter Falls reaction on Patreon that you felt that Stray Kids puts out way too much music; how the fact that they had yet to experience a real break in their career after running non-stop since debut in 2018… was insane. I didn’t feel it at the time but I do now. 3RACHA have been… immensely prolific, anyone working at this rate would feel creatively drained. Now, members have been injured, Changbin just tested positive for covid not even a day into their promotions, but they are also achieving brand new heights with their signing to an American label and push into the U.S. market, and a world tour coming soon,… burnout at the rate that they’ve been going is inevitable. I just hope they get to stop and take a break soon.
'putting too much music"compared to other groups, yes. but I don't think they have other choice: since they haven't been able to tour I'm afraid they just have to bring money by releasing new albums. without it we probably wouldn't have got such high quality mvs. I also think they're aware of competition in kpop and are anxious about their future a bit, since we all know how short idol's career can be...
Cant agree more. The way we see lee know personality in many skz reality shows and he let it all out in this mv, we're so happy to see his lines getting more in killing parts.
I'm obsessed with this new song. I really love everything about it. the details in the video, the message, the aesthetic of the costumes and sets.. just everything. Also. Lee Know was absolute FIRE
I thought i was being biased with Minho but the way you explained it makes sense now. Even before the mv was out i thought i can't wait to see him go off on this and he really did. He always had this crazy charm i guess like Hyunjin but yet their styles are so different. It's a really nice and fresh change for them, my expectations were exceeded like always 🔥🙌🏻🎉
lee know chorus part is so good i think bc it contrasts to how felix and hyunjin are super sharp when they sing but lee know hangs onto the notes and blends them between words and it’s more flowy idk how to word it better
After three waves of hard hitting "in your face" bangers in God's Menu, Back Door and Thunderous. It's such a nice change of pace for SKZ to release a comparatively slower sound with Maniac. That pop centric sounding verse and a (still very much strong) synth bass chorus is fucking fantastic. It's like a mix of old and new Stray Kids. Whole mini album is well written too. Quite cohesive from track to track (much like their Clé 1: Miroh album). They've truly been a wonderful group to follow. Excited for what they do next this year
I totally agree with you, Stray Kids delivers every single time. Also did you notice that the effects and transitions also fit the song text, for example when I.N sings "we are all the same" and then he multiplies, or in the chorus chans ad lips talk about smoke and fog and then Lee Know disappears in smoke in the next scene. Stra Kids really found the perfect team to work with for their music videos that compliments their amazing music.
I was a little scared before watching mv because I thought they might stick to explosive sounds (I love noisy texture but I didn't want them to repeat actually) but thank god, I remembered again why I stan this group. New, exciting music, perfect line distribution and performance.. I loveeed this. I've been listening to this for hours and I can listen more. I love this group. They're amazing.
Imo, before god's menu era (mixtape -> clé levanter), it's like they mostly showed what they were made of, what their mind were like. It was way darker than what we have rn. Then we have god's menu - back door - thunderous era where they showed their music personality through mala taste genre. I feel like this oddinary era is a mix of the two concepts, we have the darker aura we've always had but with the spice and it's addictive fr. They're constantly bringing new fresh music without losing their roots.
You pointed it out very well how Lee know's maniac has a different feeling to it. To me , the way he sings it and even the way he makes his way to the center to perform, he embodies that word and what it is suppose to feel SO WELL!! While his vocals are strong, his dance- he hits each step with so much precision and a constant motion, which he creates with the head movements and the body moving in coordination. To best describe how he does it- it feels like he could go off the hook any time (like a maniac) with those movements BUT he doesn't. He holds his ground strong while creating such strong energy with his dance. He is a brilliant dancer and it can be clearly seen!!!!
Im wondering how much of an influence that the story of Frankenstein had on the song. Because discussions in literature about this story talks about how the creature is not the monster but rather Dr Frankenstein (its creator) or SOCIETY is the real monster. Plus I think there are caged birds involved in Frankenstein and there is a caged canary in the MV.
I've been following K-Pop GG for years but never got into BB. Stray Kids' Maniac is my first ever K-Pop BB M/V. I just freaked out, it blew me away. Had to be JYPE, of course. I find myself staning the whole Company by now.
I saw a comment somewhere that said Lee Know was dancing like he needed to pay the rent haha. His dancing is so fierce and powerful I always enjoy watching him and love all the attention he’s getting. I feel like I definitely have gotten to hear his vocals shine on this album as well. I very much enjoyed your reaction!
The whole album is amazing like usual, listening to it on repeat today. The distorted parallel world where everyone is ‘acting’ or ‘pretending’ to be normal was really shown in the MV (at least for me). The message to just be yourself is really encouraging, we are all odd is some way or another, and it is fine to be that way. There is so much I want to say in terms of analysis, interpretation and everting. Straykids will continue to go even higher!
I think I've mentioned it before, but this channel is my absolute favourite reaction channel. It's the perfect mix of educated analysis and just absolutely losing it over the idols killing a comeback. I always get to learn something while also going "RIGHT? LOOK AT THEM!"
Yesssss! They're incredible. Work so hard and everything is 🔥🔥🔥 So creative and powerful. Lee Know made me choke on my tea this morning lol... He's really shining in this one! I really hope they get chance to rest well during this busy comeback.
Honestly, the more I listened to it the more I liked it, and now I love the song so much. The chorus is just so good and catchy and I think the overall message of the lyrics is pretty dope too. The music video is awesome as always, I liked the emphasis on the bird, it added to the theme of the song/video. Lee Know and I.N had a lot of time to shine in this and I think they killed it. Can't wait for you to listen to the b-sides. They're all so good and the rapping especially was really top-tier (for me).
When I listened the unviels and teasers I remembered I thought the same analogy. If the last era felt like a bomb, ODDINARY feels like a scalpel. It's sharp, surgical and darker definitely. I think this is exactly why Lee Know shines with this particular music. His movements and voice feel like a dagger, he is very precise!
I totally didnt notice the synapses in the white part and that they were supposed to be inside the brain! This is why I love your vids PD, you always make me see things from a new perspective!
100% agree, the fact that they can come out with a total new and unique sound, but still have that classic stray kids style is amazing. This era feels like another big step into their career similar to how gods menu blew them up.
I’m really thrilled to see u reviewing skz’s content! This comeback is like another step for skz in their musicality, Maniac is such a refreshing new skz sound but at the same time u can still hear the “stray kids” color in it. Been watching them since predebut and everytime they comeback they brought us different things and always outdid themselves. The “Maniac” part between felix, hyunjin and lee know is like a course, felix being that heavy appetizer that will set ur taste, then hyunjin’s part is like the main dish that satisfies ur buds and lee know’s part is that dessert where u can’t help but feel so full... It just amazes me that these kind of artist exist in this generation, they always set the bar too high and then they easily leap on it in the smoothest way too. For me Stray Kids is such a rare, genuine artists. Makes me crazy listening to their music
mv was insane, and yeah minho literally ate this song i was iffy with skz from thunderous but i shall be back on my skz shi cuz this song is quite scrumptious
I relate so much to all your comments concerning the chorus, especially the ones about the use of Felix’s tone and the way Jisung says 돌아버리겠지. This may be my favorite Stray Kids title track so far.
just like to you, lee knows parts really stood out to me so much ofc in a positiv way. Ive always been a huge fan of his tone idek why it just speaks to me. I really have to draw the attention to the 2nd chorus at lee knows part again bc I'm literally so obsessed with the part just minho singing "maniac 비정상투성이 집단 manic" like the chorus you hear and the in the backroung the adlips by seungmin or I.N I'm not sure about that one "Ooo Ooo we´re maniac" it´s just perfect. They really outdid themselves once again
they definitely amped Danceracha's voice here. like they all did, but having danceracha center and take the chorus? Felix having more lines instead of a hook, Hyunjin using his angelic voice to be more twisted and seductive, and Lee Know has more "personality" in his voice and centers more 😭Also, so much tone variety as if signed in Stray Kids's signature. Han's sass, Changbin's intense rap into a bodyroll, Chan's notes, I.N dance solo??, Seungmin's mature voice And hell, that cackle in han's same is the same as KD God's Effects, the train from God's Ddududdudu, that folded world from hellevator, that parkour from Miroh, just the continuity of Stray Kids' worldbuilding and consistent message while serving a variety of dishes to serve it as-I just love Maniac so much because it shpwcases their growth 💯
Everytime I think SKZ can't possibly get any better, they drop something like this and I'm blown away each time 👏👏👏 They're basically showing us something new every single time which makes watching their journey as artists even more exciting ❣
I fell so so hard over lee know bcs of maniac, I watch all his maniac fancams every night before sleep 😭 And after finding out more about his personality he's truly a maniac 😭
For me, I think I.N killed this comeback idk why but his verses and just the way he delivers them are so good. He isn’t even my bias but when I heard his voice in the beginning, I was so excited
i love bang chan's vocals in the back, "you can't stop the smoke" etc. reminds me of chaeryeong's iconic "itzyyyy", it's so catchy and makes it a solid earworm !!!
Bangchan, the leader of Stray Kids, mentioned your channel during his Vlive, saying he watches a lot of your videos and that he's very thankful for all of the youtubers reacting to Stray kids' music
The song was great and I’ve always loved this side of them. And always a fan of Minho singing (people are crazy if they don’t think this is one of their best)
to be honest, Muddy Water is probably my favorite bside from Stray Kids yet. having an old school hip hop ear myself, it made me incredibly happy to hear the guys do something super unexpected, I.e returning to their old school, hip hop sounds 3racha did few years back. super super cool
I think, this sound and musical changes in this comeback is their strategy to reach out to mass audience. They already have a strong foothold with the existing fanbase, so its an obvious need to bring in more. This being said without denying they still stick to their identity.
I hope you know Bang Chan mentioned on a Vlive that he saw your reaction...I was super happy that he mentioned you because your reactions are a great feedback!
i cant wait for the listening party, i've said this too many times today but the units songs and Charmer are absolutely BOPS, honestly the whole mini album as well, 3racha are absolute geniuses and for the little time i've been a Stay SKZ never disappoints
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Why didnt u react to CHRISTMAS EVEL by skz??
@@10inchmessiboi42 its on patreon
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@@lavinelee5803 thanks ❤️
I do agree that Lee Know nailed his parts. He didn't wasted this opportunity.
Imo ever since ‘Gods Menu’ Stray Kids have been on fire, hit after hit. It’s scary how good they’re getting with every comeback.
they definetely found their style in that era and since then its no stopping them anymore ♥ im so proud of them
@@hescutethough2419 I was just about to say the same thing.
Thunderous wasn't my favorite but other than that, I agree
@@mochiyeosang1908 nobody asked u tho
@@hyunlixxie2662 and yall wonder why locals hate kpop stans. nobody can share an opinion without being attacked. and for the record, i never said i hated thunderous. youre just sensitive.
Lee Know is really killing this era. His vocals, dance, and presence are overwhelming
리노의 팬캠을 보는 것을 잊지 마세요....
Who is lee know the one with pink dress
Aysha lee know is the one with purple hair
Yes he literally outshined this time
bruh, i don't listen to stray kids but i heard lee know and immediettly got got
TOTALLY agree with everything you said. I haven't felt this ecstatic by a skz title track in a while. Like you said, it felt like they utilized every member so well in this song. I'm also so glad Lee Know really got to shine in this song and show what he's got to offer, which is SO MUCH. I kinda wish I hadn't watched the trailer since they literally teased the whole chorus (I should've known better, it was a JYP teaser after all), but it was still so good.
I completely agree with your comment.
Which one is lee know
@@samrosales4282 the purple hair one 😊
Same he literally worded out everything I felt with this MV, I’m so proud of SKZ and just really emotional how much Lee Know’s talent shines in this whole era.
So true the teaser spoiled the killing part ...and made me less excited since I already heard the killing part...hope jype will work better on it in the future
what i love about this is that stray kids hit it big with god's menu and were sticking with that sound afterwards (back door, thunderous). a lot of groups don't understand how to go back to their roots after a hit like god's menu while STILL doing something new, and i was scared they wouldn't either. but stray kids did it with this one, it feels like old stray kids and something new at the same time and it's a super good song. muddy water is the most.. out of left field b-side ive ever heard too. i'm so happy lol
Back door sound NOTHING like gods menu tho
@@elam944 formula wise it is very similar
Exactly I've felt this frustration especially after thunderous release because it really felt like the kids were maybe unintentionally playing it safe with their hit sound after god's menu. But this cb was everything that I've hoped for with the kids taking a bold step in taking their music in a new direction but also like you said it feels like the old skz too because for me it reminds me again of the skz who i fell in love with , the artists who aren't afraid to experiment with their music and create new sounds. This album also really showcases how much they've grown as artists and it makes me so proud of them!
Totally agree♥️
@@elam944 still can't deny that it has the same 'vibe' to it. god's menu, back door, thunderous is like a trilogy for me. i'm glad skz choose to try something new in this comeback.
When pd said "are we inside Lee Knows head?" the mv made a little sense to me lol
What does it mean?
@Sam Rosales maybe like, because Lee Know is pretty known for his eccentric sense of humour and wits?
@@samrosales4282 The part when Lee Know says"your eyes can't fool me"the camera zooms in inside his head.
Plz I'm wheezing 😂 why it do be making sense tho
I love that Lee Know's brain is purple like his hair lmao
OMG😂
That dye be going crazy 💀
@@ot7biasedmashups💀💀💀
minho’s chorus is also my favourite part something about the way he’s singing and performing it gah dayum. maniac outsold !!
What part
@@samrosales4282 10:42
Lee Know has always been a captivating performer, but I feel like Maniac put waaayyy more emphasis on his performance and vocals! I’m so happy that he is getting his moment to SHINE
if there’s one thing skz is gonna do it’s utilise every member’s unique voice! from lee know’s falsetto to the contrast between felix and hyunjin’s voice, it makes their parts that much more satisfying
Lee know falsetto 🤌
Skz with falsetto...😭😍I love that😍
I feel like that’s a recent development though, it used to feel like before Gods Menu members such as Lee Know, Felix and Bangchan himself would get maybe one standalone part and that be it, nowadays they seem to mix it up a lot however I have realized it feels like bangchan started taking a back step in the recent title tracks and some of the discographies, seems to do a lot of the backing vocals for sure though.
@@kimhyunwoo8983 true , the backing vocals add another dimension to the songs
Maniac is basically more like a smart working song than a hard working song, and to me it's one of my fav title tracks after levanter and side effects
Sameee
Yes Lee Know really slayed this comeback, and his visual is out of this world
This song is so good. They used each member's voice at the right time.
Also idk if its just me but i feel like this song is SEXY which is something none of their comebacks so far have been. Like that techy/industrial beat on the chorus just drives me round the bend with how dirty and sexy it is ugh
The chorus is hot as HELL and Hyunjin just elevates that
the song is so hot 😭
Yes! Also, even though hes not my bias I LOVE felix being a sexy boy in this song his voice :3
I mean Levanter was kinda sexy…? But I get wym.
How can they outdo themselves every damn time ??????!! This comeback is INSANE
Wow I agree. Lee Know absolutely killed it this time. Him doing the second part of the chorus blew me away
I wasn't expecting the verses to be so pop, but it makes sense considering the lyrics. The poppy verses slowly devolve into the dark, gritty chorus that is more typical SKZ sound, mirroring the lyrics about becoming a maniac.
On the flip side as well, this pop sound holds more public appeal than some of their other previous music, making this a very strategic comeback prior to their tour.
Overall, another banger by 3racha with a darned good music video to boot!
I am really glad Stray Kids did something different after «Gods menu», «Backdoor» and «Thunderous» kind of was the same genre, but «Maniac» felt like something new. I really liked the fact that they again made a new type of song, last time they did that was with «Side effects» that is the song that made me stan Stray Kids. I also loved that Felix had lot of lines this time and not just repeating one thing over and over.
@@vixxexo6855 Thanks. I totally agree with you. I was scared they were getting very stale in their sound, but I'm glad that what I heard from they during Winter (Winter Evel, Cheese and other songs) seemed to be signs that they wanted to get outside of their comfort zone, and this is the best possible outcome since the song is a banger.
@@vixxexo6855 I definitely love that it still has a stray kids feel, links to the older feels, but then up the level by 1000. Oh and Lee Know is allowing himself to stand out as himself, previously he wanted to not stand out in vocals or dance. I love this era where every single one of the members are stepping up and out. IN and Seungmin have amazing vocals, but other team members are really pushing it too. Oh bang chans ad libing, and harmonies 🥰
omg you’re right the beat changes like twice thats so cool
The "pop" sound was stray kids' original sound anyway. If you recall, they sounded so pop in my pace era and onwards until side effects when they started exploring their other, equally-amazing, grittier sound.
I am honestly happy with the mixup
I'm like stupid happy seeing Felix be such a big part of this song. One of my favorite releases from them, an absolute banger that utilizes everyone's voices to an expert level
I have waited FOUR YEARS for people to talk about Lee Know as a vocalist, Lee Know as one of the main singers, Lee Know as the focal point of the song, and just him in general. Not only does he take care of all their choreos but the last few comebacks have put him on such a good spot to be actually noticed as more than just a dancer and a beautiful face and it finally has come. He's such a sharp singer when he needs to be, his voice is so unique and it just suits these types of songs so well. I'm so fucking proud of my baby, honestly.
The smile on my face all the time you talked about Lee Know, I'm so proud of him, he's so amazing and I love that everybody's notice 🥰
this song is a constant eargasm, idk how to explain it it's SO satisfying, it's so different but so stray kids, the album is like that too, when i'm listening to it i'm like damn, this is different but it feels so THEM
doesn't it feel a little like the darker brother of noeasy ? or is it just me LMAO
it's the start of a new era and i'm loving it
the drop on the chorus is so fucking satisfying
I'm proud of Lee Know!! I remember Pd-nim asking what's his name on the MV of I am You when he sings the pre-chrous on the 2nd verse.. And now? He can't get over Lee Know's part 😭❤️
I can confirm I listened to this song about 15 times after I reacted to it, it's fantastic.
I must have listened to it just as much… the chorus’ adlibs are what keep me going back to it (not to mention Felix’s deep ass voice)
Yep it’s not a once only mv, and the song is an ear worm - they know their hooks 3Racha
I've listened to the album literally 30 times yesterday 😭😭
Sameee
Lee Know str8 killed this video...his falsetto early and his aggression on his dance later completely had me hooked. Lee Know rose up the ranks of bias.
9:45 as i think too, Felix is their key identity. No one can copy his part and he could turn 5 words into something so iconic and hit you right in the heart. And after him, Hyunjin follows. His vocal contrast to Felix’s but what makes it perfect for them to have the chorus part is both have such attitude. So people drawn to them and focus with it. Thank god SKZ (or 3racha) know well how to utilize them to the max.
Lee Know an I.N has so many lines and screentime. I'm so proud
You're right about Lee Know!! He stole the show for me aswell! His voice fits the chorus so well. I'm so impressed with them this comeback. I was expecting fire but they killed me!!
My favorite thing is how MANIAC and ODDINARY in general feel new and refreshing and exciting for Stray Kids, but also fully and wholly feel like _Stray Kids_
I agree, it’s them, but new - I love how they do that :) so lucky to be a stay.
Yess!!, i totally agree with everything you said Pd, this comeback, this album, is one of the most different and fresh things they’ve put out, I really recommend you to listen to the ep!!, no skips, ISTG, they’ve literally evolved
sorry but most songs are skips for me :/
@@wvnyngslove nahh its fine your opinion afterall
@@wvnyngslove i was expressing my opinion so,,, it’s ok if there’s skips for u, lol
@@hyunjinshair611 maniac does go so hard tho, streamin it 💪
@@wvnyngslove good
I’m so happy that you pointed out Lee Know’s lines BECAUSE SAME
Lee Know is a fantastic vocalist. He slayed
Lee Know definitely had a different kind of grit and strength to his performance that makes you feel so attacked, but so pumped up at the same time. It's amazing
PD IS A LEEKNOWER!!! Welcome to the team!!!
Yasss Lee Know getting the attention he deserves
I am a huge SKZ fan, safe to say they’re my favorite boy group at the moment and I am totally into their sound and style they’ve created for themselves. This album did not disappoint. But I am aware that 3RACHA said they really struggled creatively when it came to Maniac. I remember distinctly in your Christmas Evel/Winter Falls reaction on Patreon that you felt that Stray Kids puts out way too much music; how the fact that they had yet to experience a real break in their career after running non-stop since debut in 2018… was insane. I didn’t feel it at the time but I do now. 3RACHA have been… immensely prolific, anyone working at this rate would feel creatively drained. Now, members have been injured, Changbin just tested positive for covid not even a day into their promotions, but they are also achieving brand new heights with their signing to an American label and push into the U.S. market, and a world tour coming soon,… burnout at the rate that they’ve been going is inevitable. I just hope they get to stop and take a break soon.
Jesus..... That's insane 😣 I really hope that they get to take a break from this and relax, all the groups need a break to destress and enjoy life?
'putting too much music"compared to other groups, yes. but I don't think they have other choice: since they haven't been able to tour I'm afraid they just have to bring money by releasing new albums. without it we probably wouldn't have got such high quality mvs. I also think they're aware of competition in kpop and are anxious about their future a bit, since we all know how short idol's career can be...
@spearbinnie 🔩 damn ,they might have to cancel the tour 😭
@spearbinnie 🔩 same here, I hope not but if need be that's fine with me if it's for their health
The fact that Lee Know, Felix, Hyunjin, and I.N. got such great center moments just tells me that this new era of SKZ is gonna be iconic
Lee know's part got me feel something too, good god I thought I am the only one who's addicted to his part in this song.
PD please have a listening party for Oddinary. The whole album is MIND-BLOWING, i think you would rave abt the rest of the tracks too 🤯
yes！！charmer and freeze are title track material！！
yesss pleaseeee
Cant agree more. The way we see lee know personality in many skz reality shows and he let it all out in this mv, we're so happy to see his lines getting more in killing parts.
OMG So true. LeeKnow's parts gave me feels on this MV.
I'm obsessed with this new song. I really love everything about it. the details in the video, the message, the aesthetic of the costumes and sets.. just everything. Also. Lee Know was absolute FIRE
lee know has really shone through this comeback
Love the lee know appreciation here he really killed it!!!!
I thought i was being biased with Minho but the way you explained it makes sense now. Even before the mv was out i thought i can't wait to see him go off on this and he really did. He always had this crazy charm i guess like Hyunjin but yet their styles are so different. It's a really nice and fresh change for them, my expectations were exceeded like always 🔥🙌🏻🎉
lee know chorus part is so good i think bc it contrasts to how felix and hyunjin are super sharp when they sing but lee know hangs onto the notes and blends them between words and it’s more flowy idk how to word it better
After three waves of hard hitting "in your face" bangers in God's Menu, Back Door and Thunderous. It's such a nice change of pace for SKZ to release a comparatively slower sound with Maniac. That pop centric sounding verse and a (still very much strong) synth bass chorus is fucking fantastic. It's like a mix of old and new Stray Kids. Whole mini album is well written too. Quite cohesive from track to track (much like their Clé 1: Miroh album).
They've truly been a wonderful group to follow. Excited for what they do next this year
Lee Know is killing it this era!!! Everything abt this comeback is insANE and I LOVE it
Yes I love all of lee knows parts too! Especially the falsetto! 😍
YES I WAS WAITING!! THIS CB IS INSANE, AND THE WHOLE FREAKING ALBUMMM
Thank you for appreciating lee know so much! I definitely agree, he's very good in this era from his visual, dance, voice, I really like it all
Love it when you said Lee know you beast! Because is true!
Big Huge agree that Leeknow's part is the best. not even my ult but he's killing it this comeback.
I totally agree with you, Stray Kids delivers every single time. Also did you notice that the effects and transitions also fit the song text, for example when I.N sings "we are all the same" and then he multiplies, or in the chorus chans ad lips talk about smoke and fog and then Lee Know disappears in smoke in the next scene.
Stra Kids really found the perfect team to work with for their music videos that compliments their amazing music.
I was a little scared before watching mv because I thought they might stick to explosive sounds (I love noisy texture but I didn't want them to repeat actually) but thank god, I remembered again why I stan this group. New, exciting music, perfect line distribution and performance.. I loveeed this. I've been listening to this for hours and I can listen more. I love this group. They're amazing.
Imo, before god's menu era (mixtape -> clé levanter), it's like they mostly showed what they were made of, what their mind were like. It was way darker than what we have rn. Then we have god's menu - back door - thunderous era where they showed their music personality through mala taste genre. I feel like this oddinary era is a mix of the two concepts, we have the darker aura we've always had but with the spice and it's addictive fr. They're constantly bringing new fresh music without losing their roots.
You pointed it out very well how Lee know's maniac has a different feeling to it. To me , the way he sings it and even the way he makes his way to the center to perform, he embodies that word and what it is suppose to feel SO WELL!! While his vocals are strong, his dance- he hits each step with so much precision and a constant motion, which he creates with the head movements and the body moving in coordination. To best describe how he does it- it feels like he could go off the hook any time (like a maniac) with those movements BUT he doesn't. He holds his ground strong while creating such strong energy with his dance. He is a brilliant dancer and it can be clearly seen!!!!
Im wondering how much of an influence that the story of Frankenstein had on the song. Because discussions in literature about this story talks about how the creature is not the monster but rather Dr Frankenstein (its creator) or SOCIETY is the real monster. Plus I think there are caged birds involved in Frankenstein and there is a caged canary in the MV.
Agreee lee know really shined so bright in this era
I've been following K-Pop GG for years but never got into BB. Stray Kids' Maniac is my first ever K-Pop BB M/V. I just freaked out, it blew me away. Had to be JYPE, of course. I find myself staning the whole Company by now.
I saw a comment somewhere that said Lee Know was dancing like he needed to pay the rent haha. His dancing is so fierce and powerful I always enjoy watching him and love all the attention he’s getting. I feel like I definitely have gotten to hear his vocals shine on this album as well. I very much enjoyed your reaction!
no for real i couldn’t i had my jaw on the ground everytime lee know opened his mouth he’s so eye-catching this comeback
The whole album is amazing like usual, listening to it on repeat today. The distorted parallel world where everyone is ‘acting’ or ‘pretending’ to be normal was really shown in the MV (at least for me). The message to just be yourself is really encouraging, we are all odd is some way or another, and it is fine to be that way. There is so much I want to say in terms of analysis, interpretation and everting. Straykids will continue to go even higher!
I think I've mentioned it before, but this channel is my absolute favourite reaction channel.
It's the perfect mix of educated analysis and just absolutely losing it over the idols killing a comeback.
I always get to learn something while also going "RIGHT? LOOK AT THEM!"
Yesssss! They're incredible. Work so hard and everything is 🔥🔥🔥 So creative and powerful. Lee Know made me choke on my tea this morning lol... He's really shining in this one! I really hope they get chance to rest well during this busy comeback.
Lee Know is the main character this era (and not just because I want him to be for once haha)
Honestly, the more I listened to it the more I liked it, and now I love the song so much. The chorus is just so good and catchy and I think the overall message of the lyrics is pretty dope too. The music video is awesome as always, I liked the emphasis on the bird, it added to the theme of the song/video. Lee Know and I.N had a lot of time to shine in this and I think they killed it.
Can't wait for you to listen to the b-sides. They're all so good and the rapping especially was really top-tier (for me).
When I listened the unviels and teasers I remembered I thought the same analogy. If the last era felt like a bomb, ODDINARY feels like a scalpel. It's sharp, surgical and darker definitely. I think this is exactly why Lee Know shines with this particular music. His movements and voice feel like a dagger, he is very precise!
I totally didnt notice the synapses in the white part and that they were supposed to be inside the brain! This is why I love your vids PD, you always make me see things from a new perspective!
100% agree, the fact that they can come out with a total new and unique sound, but still have that classic stray kids style is amazing. This era feels like another big step into their career similar to how gods menu blew them up.
"Lee Know you beast" is a mood
I'm ridiculously obsessed with Maniac. It's addicting
I’m really thrilled to see u reviewing skz’s content! This comeback is like another step for skz in their musicality, Maniac is such a refreshing new skz sound but at the same time u can still hear the “stray kids” color in it. Been watching them since predebut and everytime they comeback they brought us different things and always outdid themselves. The “Maniac” part between felix, hyunjin and lee know is like a course, felix being that heavy appetizer that will set ur taste, then hyunjin’s part is like the main dish that satisfies ur buds and lee know’s part is that dessert where u can’t help but feel so full... It just amazes me that these kind of artist exist in this generation, they always set the bar too high and then they easily leap on it in the smoothest way too. For me Stray Kids is such a rare, genuine artists. Makes me crazy listening to their music
mv was insane, and yeah minho literally ate this song
i was iffy with skz from thunderous but i shall be back on my skz shi cuz this song is quite scrumptious
Stray Kids keep setting goals with their MV concepts.....seriously!!! 🤯🤯🤯
I relate so much to all your comments concerning the chorus, especially the ones about the use of Felix’s tone and the way Jisung says 돌아버리겠지. This may be my favorite Stray Kids title track so far.
maniac is so new and different but still so stray kids!! it’s really addictive i love it a lot !! and the album is amazing as well
it's almost unbelievable how good they are......
just like to you, lee knows parts really stood out to me so much ofc in a positiv way. Ive always been a huge fan of his tone idek why it just speaks to me. I really have to draw the attention to the 2nd chorus at lee knows part again bc I'm literally so obsessed with the part just minho singing "maniac 비정상투성이 집단 manic" like the chorus you hear and the in the backroung the adlips by seungmin or I.N I'm not sure about that one "Ooo Ooo we´re maniac" it´s just perfect. They really outdid themselves once again
they definitely amped Danceracha's voice here. like they all did, but having danceracha center and take the chorus? Felix having more lines instead of a hook, Hyunjin using his angelic voice to be more twisted and seductive, and Lee Know has more "personality" in his voice and centers more 😭Also, so much tone variety as if signed in Stray Kids's signature. Han's sass, Changbin's intense rap into a bodyroll, Chan's notes, I.N dance solo??, Seungmin's mature voice
And hell, that cackle in han's same is the same as KD God's Effects, the train from God's Ddududdudu, that folded world from hellevator, that parkour from Miroh, just the continuity of Stray Kids' worldbuilding and consistent message while serving a variety of dishes to serve it as-I just love Maniac so much because it shpwcases their growth 💯
Stray Kids, and Lee Know in particular just keep get better and better with every cb
chan just said in his live that he loves watching your videos, that made me so happy 🤧
this song is EVERYTHING to me
Everytime I think SKZ can't possibly get any better, they drop something like this and I'm blown away each time 👏👏👏
They're basically showing us something new every single time which makes watching their journey as artists even more exciting ❣
Is it possible that this is an 11/10? The music video and the song are sooooo good.
I fell so so hard over lee know bcs of maniac, I watch all his maniac fancams every night before sleep 😭 And after finding out more about his personality he's truly a maniac 😭
For me, I think I.N killed this comeback idk why but his verses and just the way he delivers them are so good. He isn’t even my bias but when I heard his voice in the beginning, I was so excited
i love bang chan's vocals in the back, "you can't stop the smoke" etc. reminds me of chaeryeong's iconic "itzyyyy", it's so catchy and makes it a solid earworm !!!
I got to say why does Lee Know's part in the chorus was being said in a maniac way. Like you can really be convinced that he's in his maniac self.
I hope they release a video for Charmer because I would love to see your reaction to that song! Definitely my favorite on the album at the moment
Bangchan, the leader of Stray Kids, mentioned your channel during his Vlive, saying he watches a lot of your videos and that he's very thankful for all of the youtubers reacting to Stray kids' music
And their line distribution in maniac is very fair with I.N leading it. I love it very much.
The song was great and I’ve always loved this side of them. And always a fan of Minho singing (people are crazy if they don’t think this is one of their best)
im not even a stay and i loved this song sm !! i think this sound suits them really well
You know it's a bop when PD's face scrunches up like that😂🍾
to be honest, Muddy Water is probably my favorite bside from Stray Kids yet. having an old school hip hop ear myself, it made me incredibly happy to hear the guys do something super unexpected, I.e returning to their old school, hip hop sounds 3racha did few years back. super super cool
yes, very true- the way they set up the chorus is simply GENIUS
and also - SAME! I THOUGHT THE SECOND VERSE HAD A DIFFERENT BEAT, HOW DOES THIS WORK?!
I think, this sound and musical changes in this comeback is their strategy to reach out to mass audience. They already have a strong foothold with the existing fanbase, so its an obvious need to bring in more. This being said without denying they still stick to their identity.
Venom and Freeze could be strong contenders as title track for me, that's how good their producing skills.
I hope you know Bang Chan mentioned on a Vlive that he saw your reaction...I was super happy that he mentioned you because your reactions are a great feedback!
i cant wait for the listening party, i've said this too many times today but the units songs and Charmer are absolutely BOPS, honestly the whole mini album as well, 3racha are absolute geniuses and for the little time i've been a Stay SKZ never disappoints