EPEX 3rd Album Youth Chapter 3: Romantic Youth
EPEX is making a comeback with [Youth Chapter 3: Romantic Youth], the final album of the regular album trilogy with the theme of youth.
In November 2024, the second regular album, 'Youth Deficiency', contained stories about the complex deficiencies that begin because they are young, and stories about satisfying those deficiencies according to each moment's choice. The third regular album, 'Romantic Youth', the last of the youth series, contains the romantic stories of young people who fully accept all those moments of deficiency and face the new moments that follow at the end. We hope that this album will be a small comfort to everyone who lives their youth in their own way and discovers romance within it.
1. Nothing Happened
is a ratchet genre song with a tight and solid synth bass and brass sound, expressing the firm determination to overcome the situation in one's own way without being swayed by someone's formal comfort or excessive interference.
Korean Lyrics by Hezen(Music Cube)
Composed by Maria Marcus (ARTiffect), Adam Alexander (ARTiffect), Tobias Näslund (ARTiffect), Christian Fast (ARTiffect)
Arranged by Tobias Näslund (ARTiffect)
2. Bursting with Romance
is a hybrid rock track where EPEX's impulsive energy and intense charisma explode, creating an atmosphere where tension cannot be released with a racing riff and an addictive hook. The uninhibited sound captures the burning passion and spirit of challenge as it is, and the story of romantic challenges possible because they are young is maximized with EPEX's unique color.
Korean Lyrics by Three Idiots(lalala studio)
Composed by imsuho, Naasim, Dr.Han, Alvin Nordqvist, Jimmy Claeson
Arranged by Naasim, Dr.Han, imsuho
3. Picasso
is a song about the desire to create anew every moment without limitations, like Pablo Picasso, and the strong will to ultimately discover possibilities even in deep darkness. It is an impressive song with an uninhibited sound based on synth hip-hop, composed of a powerful synth bass drop, guitar riff, and bouncy 808 drum sound.
Korean Lyrics by danke
Composed by Landon Sears, Anthony Pavel, BJRNCK, Kyle Buckley, Charles Roberts Nelsen, MZMC
Arranged by Pink Slip, inverness, MZMC
4. Thank You So Much for the Tears *title
The title song, , is about a mature attitude toward accepting farewell. Starting with a lyrical melody, the emotion gradually builds up and increases immersion, and a subtle rock touch is added to a comfortable sensibility based on a pop and acoustic sound, conveying a delicate yet deep resonance.
Korean Lyrics by danke, Park Woo-hyun, Lee Hye-jun (ONCLASSA), Lee Ji-yeon (lalala studio)
Composed by imsuho, N!ko, Dr.Han, MLC
Arranged by Dr.Han, N!ko, imsuho
5. Dancing with the Wolf
is a song that expresses a confession to the girl he fell in love with at first sight with humorous and witty rap and witty lyrics. A dynamic melody line harmonizes with the funky and groovy acoustic guitar sound, expressing the surging flow of emotions in a cheerful and rhythmic way.
Korean Lyrics by Park Woo-hyun, 3! (lalala studio)
Composed by KZ, Kim Tae-young, Albin Nordqvist, MLC
Arranged by KZ, Kim Tae-young
6. Starry Night
is a medium-tempo pop track that creates a warm atmosphere with the harmony of acoustic guitar and electric guitar, and expresses the precious heart for a loved one sincerely and beautifully by comparing it to a star. The overall vocals and harmony create a warm atmosphere, leaving a subtle lingering feeling at the end.
Korean Lyrics by danke
Composed by imsuho, N!ko, Dr.Han, MLC, Oliver Forsmark
Arranged by Dr.Han, N!ko, imsuho
7. Whale Fall
is a song about how all the moments of youth become important elements that complete the existence of me, just as the fall of a whale that has lived its life into the deep sea becomes the source of countless new lives. It is a rock-based medium-tempo pop ballad genre, and the acoustic guitar that leads the overall flow and the piano arrangement that seems to fall toward the sea are impressive. The vintage drums that build up towards the second half and the choir echo in the outro reminiscent of a stadium add to its grandeur.
Korean Lyrics by danke
Composed by imsuho, N!ko, Tim Tan
Arranged by N!ko, imsuho
8. Pluto
is a song about the reckless adventure of young people who set out to find everything that is considered extinct, and contains a message of challenge that carries the hope that luck will surely come someday if they don't give up. Starting with a rhythmic piano performance, a hopeful melody line follows, and the positive energy and youthful spirit of challenge are expressed cheerfully.
Korean Lyrics by danke
Composed by KZ, Kim Tae-young, DINT, MLC, Gabriel Brandes
Arranged by KZ, Kim Tae-young