
I actually think this is their best release so far. It actually sounds like something and not just different songs copied from other artists. It's the first time I listened to them and didn't think "This song sounds like *insert American artist's name here*," other than when I listened to Lies. I thought they finally sound like Big Bang. Overall, I found it very cheesy, especially Lady and Oh My Friend, but they have always been a cheesy group.

They have been listening to J-pop though

I thought the whole album was lined with Johnny's stuff, and the last track was like one of those typical Pop-rock anthems j-pop is full of. It was my first time listening to one of their releases without skipping any tracks, though I was tempted on a couple, but they eventually got me tapping my feet.
No I don't go through every track analyzing them, my brain does it automatically. >_>