TAEMIN - Mini Album Vol. 5: ETERNAL [Box ver.]

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<Album Introduction>

 TAEMIN The 5th Mini Album [ETERNAL]

 

- Taemin to release his 5th mini album ‘ETERNAL’ on August 19th!

- 'I create the destination' The identity of artist 'Taemin' becomes clearer

- The first self-produced album full of Taemin's taste and sensibility, from planning to music video

- Taemin's new beginning expressed through double title tracks ‘Sexy In The Air’ + ‘Horizon’

 

Artist Taemin has returned with an even clearer color. 

 

Taemin, who is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his solo debut this year, has released his 5th mini album ‘ETERNAL’ in which he has poured out his accumulated capabilities.

 

The ‘ETERNAL’ album contains the solid will and identity as an artist, saying 'Wherever you are, whatever you do, Taemin is Taemin'. It also honestly expresses the changes and unchanging constancy faced over a long period of time, raising expectations by announcing a new beginning that only 'Taemin' can do. 

 

In particular, the new album ‘ETERNAL’ is Taemin's first self-produced album in which he participated in the entire process from planning to music, jacket concept, and music video, fully demonstrating his capabilities as an artist and producer by intensely capturing what only 'Taemin' can do. 

 

The title track ‘Sexy In The Air’ features lyrics that express a firm sense of self-identity and pride, and a desire for change and self-expression, combined with a sharp electric guitar sound to feel Taemin's intense energy. 

 

Also, the double title track ‘Horizon’ is an upbeat dance song of the modern synth-pop genre with an impressive dynamic melody that feels lively, and contains the story of Taemin himself trying to break away from familiarity and break the mold.

 

In addition, you will be able to meet Taemin's message, which is sophisticatedly and sensuously expressed through a total of 7 songs, including the hip-hop style ‘G.O.A.T’, ‘The Unknown Sea’ where you can feel acoustic sounds and lyrical sensibility, the electric pop genre ‘Crush’, ‘Say Less’, and the dreamy mood ‘Deja Vu’.

 

No matter what, TAEMIN is TAEMIN.

01 G.O.A.T

Lyrics by San Yoon

Composed by TAEMIN, Colde, basecamp, yukon (0WAVE)

Arranged by Colde, basecamp

‘G.O.A.T’ shows an old-school yet powerful chorus and is a hip-hop style song that goes back and forth between boom bap and trap. The precarious tempo change within one song is fun to feel, and the contrasting sounds of the two feelings are attractive.

 

02 Sexy In The Air *title

Lyrics by Ryan Jeon, ZNEE, Jiin (ZNEE:US), Eeeee, Perrie, 9june9

Composed by Ryan Jeon, Dwayne “Dem Jointz” Abernathy Jr., TAEMIN, Racella, Sorana Pacurar, Dre Davidson, Sean Davidson, Jun Seo

Arranged by Ryan Jeon, Dem Jointz, The Monarch

‘Sexy In The Air’ is an impressive song that combines a metallic electric guitar sound and an intense hip-hop rhythm, crossing various genres such as trap, boom bap, and drill, and engraving a heavy synth bass sound. The sharp electric guitar sound emphasizes a firm sense of self-identity and pride, and contains a desire for change and self-expression.

 

03 Horizon *title

Lyrics by Lee Eun-hwa (153/Joombas), BBYO, Jung Eun-ki (lalala Studio)

Composed by LAURENT MARC LOUIS, R.L. KING, JOA, TAEMIN, Jacob Aaron (THE HUB), Noerio (THE HUB)

Arranged by LAURENT MARC LOUIS, R.L. KING, JOA, Jacob Aaron (THE HUB), Noerio (THE HUB)

‘Horizon’ is an upbeat dance song of the modern synth-pop genre with a retro yet fresh synth pattern. It creates an energetic atmosphere with dark bass and fast percussion sounds, and adds vitality to the song with a dynamic melody.

 

04 The Unknown Sea

Lyrics by ZNEE , Eeeee

Composed by Ryan Jeon, TAEMIN, Mich Hansen, Jacob Uchorczak, Samuel Ledet, James Wiliam Miller, Sara Davis

Arranged by Ryan Jeon,  Cutfather, Samuel Ledet, Jacob Uchorczak

‘The Unknown Sea’ is a song that musically expresses the emotions of a butterfly's first encounter with the sea. The piano sound that expresses the calmness of the sea and the rhythm of the acoustic guitar show a vast and overwhelming feeling. It is a song that contains Taemin's journey to find himself, who has not yet been discovered, even in the waves of emotions where anxiety rushes in. 

 

05 Crush

Lyrics by Surin, ZNEE, Eeeee

Composed by Ryan Jeon, TAEMIN, James Daniel Lewis, Daniel Shah, Robbie Jay, Steven Manovski

Arranged by Ryan Jeon, James Daniel Lewis 

‘Crush’ is a song that stands out with its splendid electronic pop sound, and the combination of popping electric guitar and funky drum rhythm creates a lively atmosphere. Unique electronic sounds and talkbox effects add variety to this song. 

 

06 Deja Vu

Lyrics by TAEMIN, Ahn Young-joo, Y0UNG

Composed by Ryan Jeon, TAEMIN, Sean Fischer, Enrique Maza, Sorana Pacurar, Young Chance

Arranged by Ryan Jeon, Sean Fischer

‘Deja Vu’ gives the feeling of a cosmic and dreamy movie due to the deep bass and sharp yet subtly present string orchestration. It dreamily unravels inner conflicts in emotions and confusion, and the lyrics recall the experience of connecting the past and present, and capture the moment of discovering the self in between. 

 

07 Say Less

Lyrics by TAEMIN, San Yoon

Composed by Ryan Jeon, TAEMIN, Dino Medanhodzic, Jordan Shaw, Sam Merrifield

Arranged by Ryan Jeon, Dino Medanhodzic

‘Say Less’ is an electronic pop song with bright and dreamy synth sounds and Taemin's refreshing vocals, and the sound of a splendid EP and a weighty kick make this song richer.