[Album Information]
EPEX 2nd Album Youth Chapter 2 : Youth Deficiency
EPEX is making a comeback with the second album [Youth Chapter 2 : Youth Deficiency] of the Youth Trilogy regular album.
Following the first regular album 'Youth Days' in April 2024, which contained stories that EPEX, standing in the middle of youth, wanted to tell young people as youth, the problems and concerns they faced, and their purest love stories, the second regular album 'Youth Deficiency' deals with stories from the complex deficiencies that begin because they are young to the fulfillment of deficiencies according to choices in every moment.
As it is an album full of music expressing the essential deficiencies that young people face, the choices they make in response, and the mindset of young people about this, we hope that it will be a great comfort and empathy to young people living in the same era.
1. UNIVERSE
The title song [UNIVERSE] contains a clear message that I choose my universe and that universe must be you. The shuffle-style beat and unique arrangement style, as well as the direct and powerful melody, are characteristic.
Korean Lyrics by danke, Hezen(Music Cube), 유소현(lalala studio), Maryjane(lalala studio), 3!(lalala studio)
Composed by KZ, HONEYSWEAT, 비오(B.O.)
Arranged by HONEYSWEAT
2. My Girl
It is EPEX's unique love song with impressive sweet but honest lyrics that contain the story of confessing feelings with courage, although awkward because they are clumsy in love. In the R&B hip-hop genre, you can feel a lively atmosphere with a groovy bass line, intense pads, and pluck synths.
Korean Lyrics by 김수정(Music Cube), danke
Composed by Anthony Pavel, JBACH, Kaelyn Behr, Rudy Sandapa, MZMC
Arranged by Styalz Fuego, Rudy Sandapa, MZMC
3. Romantic Girl
[Romantic Girl] is a song that expresses curiosity about the opposite sex who has a unique charm that is not easily understood. It is a fun song that expresses how she, who seems to be living in 1997, is getting on my nerves and I am gradually liking her, and I am also becoming like her. The dreamy guitar riff in the intro and the heart-fluttering beat are impressive.
Korean Lyrics by danke, 이지연(lalala studio)
Composed by KZ, 김태영, DINT, MLC, Donny Montell
Arranged by KZ, 김태영
4. It is what it is
[It is what it is] is a song that contains the message that the state of deficiency of emptying rather than filling can be better at times. The story that letting go, such as "That's just how it is. What can I do?" is rather necessary for today's youth, and the sparkling synth line and the fairytale-like beautiful song development, as well as EPEX's bright and cool chants, provide a cheerful feeling.
Korean Lyrics by danke
Composed by KZ, Nthonius, Meisobo, DINT
Arranged by Nthonius, Meisobo
5. Attosecond
[Attosecond] is an attosecond, which is one hundred quintillionth of a second. It is a song that talks about the preciousness of youth that passes in a fleeting moment, and the composition of the song with great contrast doubles the funkiness.
Korean Lyrics by 박지우(ONCLASSA), Three idiots(lalala studio), danke
Composed by KZ, 김태영, 비오(B.O.)
Arranged by KZ, 김태영
6. Wonderful Daily Life
[Wonderful Daily Life] deals with the wonder of trivial daily life that is overlooked, and contains the message that the discovery of small miracles in ordinary moments can fill the deficiencies of youth. It is a drum and bass genre song, and the dramatically unfolding song composition is characterized by a fast BPM.
Korean Lyrics by danke
Composed by KZ, 김태영, Albin Nordqvist
Arranged by KZ, 김태영
7. About Lost Things
[About Lost Things] is a song about the loss of youth. It is a rock genre song with an intense sound that contains the message that regrets are repeated as if they are lost forever, but on the other hand, this deficiency makes youth grow.
Korean Lyrics by 3!(lalala studio), 김민재(ONCLASSA)
Composed by KZ, 김태영, DINT, Okhan Uenver
Arranged by KZ, 김태영
8. Loner
It is a song that contains the message that everyone is lonely anyway, and rather than rejecting that loneliness, it is better to accept it gladly. It is a song characterized by a hopeful melody line that starts with a rhythmic performance of the piano.
Korean Lyrics by danke, 이혜준(ONCLASSA)
Composed by KZ, 김태영, 비오(B.O.)
Arranged by KZ, 김태영