TAEMIN - [ETERNAL] 5th Mini Album BOX Version

TAEMIN - [ETERNAL] 5th Mini Album BOX Version

Release Date: August 20, 2024

Contents (per version):

• 1 CD
• 1 Photo Book (48 pages)
• 1 Accordion Book
• 1 Lenticular Card
• 1 Photocard+Envelope (random out of 4 types)

Pre-order Benefits (per version):

[SOUNDWAVE]

• 1 unreleased selfie photocard (random out of 2 types)

[APPLE MUSIC]

• 1 unreleased selfie photocard (random out of 2 types)

 

Depending on versions, contents (cover, photo book, mini book, photo cards, posters, etc.) in the official album package may vary.

 

All products are officially distributed BRAND NEW and FACTORY SEALED packages.

Your purchase quantity will count towards HANTEO, CIRCLE (GAON) and BILLBOARD Charts.

 

[Track List]

DISK(CD) 1.
01. G.O.A.T
02. Sexy In The Air
03. Horizon
04. The Unknown Sea
05. Crush
06. Deja Vu
07. Say Less

 

Description (Translated):

*Album specifications
- Sleeve & Box: 210x160x40mm / 1 type
- Lenticular card: 200x150mm / 1 type inserted
- Photobook: 200x150mm / 1 type / 48p
- Photocard envelope & photocard: 1 type & 55x85mm / 1 random out of 4 types inserted
- Accordion book: 200x150mm / 1 type inserted
- CD Book & CD: 200x150mm / 1 type


TAEMIN The 5th Mini Album [ETERNAL]

- Taemin, 5th mini album 'ETERNAL' to be released on August 19th!
- The identity of the artist 'Taemin' becomes clearer as he 'creates his own destination'
- The first production album filled with Taemin's taste and sensibility from planning to music video
- Taemin's new beginning expressed with double titles 'Sexy In The Air' + 'Horizon'

Artist Taemin has returned with more vivid colors.

Taemin, who is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his solo debut this year, has released his 5th mini album 'ETERNAL', which contains all the skills he has accumulated so far.

The 'ETERNAL' album contains Taemin's solid will and identity as an artist, saying, 'No matter where I am or what I do, Taemin is Taemin.' It also honestly expresses the changes and unchanging constancy he has encountered over a long period of time, raising expectations by announcing a new beginning that can only be done by 'Taemin.'

In particular, the new album 'ETERNAL' is the first produced album in which Taemin participated in the entire process, from planning to music, jacket concept, and music video, and it fully contains things that only 'Taemin' can do, fully demonstrating his abilities as an artist and producer.

The title song 'Sexy In The Air' contains lyrics that express a firm self-identity and pride, a desire for change and self-expression, and a sharp electric guitar sound that allows you to feel Taemin's intense energy.

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

In addition to this, you will be able to hear Taemin's message expressed in a sophisticated and sensual way through a total of 7 songs, including the hip-hop style 'GOAT', 'The Unknown Sea' with its acoustic sound and lyrical emotion, 'Crush' and 'Say Less' in the electric pop genre, and 'Deja Vu' with a dreamy mood.

No matter what, TAEMIN is TAEMIN.


01 GOAT
Lyrics by San Yoon
Composed by TAEMIN, Colde, basecamp, yukon (0WAVE)
Arranged by Colde, basecamp

'GOAT' is a hip-hop song that goes back and forth between boom bap and trap, with a powerful chorus that feels old-school. The thrilling tempo changes within one song are fun to listen to, and the contrasting sounds of the two feels are attractive.

02 Sexy In The Air *title
Lyrics by Ryan Jeon, ZNEE, 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 metallic electric guitar sounds with intense hip-hop rhythms, crossing over various genres such as trap, boom bap, and drill, and engraving a heavy synth bass sound. The sharp electric guitar sound emphasizes a firm self-identity and pride, and contains a desire for change and self-expression.

03 Horizon *title
Lyrics by Lee Eun-hwa (153/Joombas), BBYO, Jeong Eun-gi (lalala Studio)
Composed by LAURENT MARC LOUIS, RL KING, JOA, TAEMIN, Jacob Aaron (THE HUB), Noerio (THE HUB)
Arranged by LAURENT MARC LOUIS, RL KING, JOA, Jacob Aaron (THE HUB), Noerio (THE HUB)

'Horizon' is an upbeat dance song of the modern synth-pop genre that stands out with its retro yet fresh-sounding synth pattern. The dark bass and fast percussion sound create an energetic atmosphere, and the dynamic melody adds liveliness to the song.

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 when it first meets the sea. The piano sound that expresses the calmness of the sea and the rhythm of the acoustic guitar show wide and overwhelming emotions. It is a song that contains Taemin's journey to find himself, who has not yet been discovered, even amidst waves of emotions that even bring anxiety.

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 gorgeous electronic pop sound, and the lively atmosphere is created by the harmony of the lively electric guitar and funky drum rhythm. The unique electronic sound and talkbox effect 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' has a cosmic and dreamy cinematic feel due to its thick bass and sharp yet soft string orchestration. It dreamily resolves the inner conflict amidst emotions and confusion, and the lyrics recall the experience of connecting the past and present, and contain the moment of self-discovery 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 gorgeous EP sound and heavy kicks make the song richer.

 

Description (Original):

*앨범 사양
- 슬리브&박스 : 210x160x40mm / 1종
- 렌티큘러 카드 : 200x150mm / 1종 삽입
- 포토북 : 200x150mm / 1종 / 48p
- 포토카드 봉투&포토카드 : 1종&55x85mm / 4종 중 랜덤 1종 삽입
- 아코디언 북 : 200x150mm / 1종 삽입
- CD 북&CD : 200x150mm / 1종


태민 (TAEMIN) The 5th Mini Album [ETERNAL]

- 태민, 8월 19일 미니 5집 'ETERNAL' 발매!
- '목적지는 내가 만들어' 더욱 선명해진 아티스트 '태민'의 정체성
- 기획부터 뮤직비디오까지 태민의 취향과 감각으로 가득한 첫 프로듀싱 앨범
- 더블 타이틀 'Sexy In The Air' + 'Horizon'로 표현한 태민의 새로운 시작

아티스트 태민이 더욱 선명해진 색깔로 돌아왔다.

올해로 솔로 데뷔 10주년을 맞이한 태민이 그동안 쌓아 온 역량을 쏟아낸 미니 5집 'ETERNAL(이터널)'을 발매했다.

'ETERNAL' 앨범은 '어디에 있든, 무엇을 하든 태민은 태민이다'라는 아티스트로서의 견고한 의지와 정체성을 담았다. 또 긴 시간 속에서 마주한 변화와 변치 않는 불변함에 대해 솔직하게 표현해 '태민'이기에 할 수 있는 새로운 시작을 알리며 기대감을 높인다.

특히 새 앨범 'ETERNAL'은 기획부터 음악, 재킷 콘셉트, 뮤직비디오 등 태민이 전과정에 참여한 첫 프로듀싱 앨범으로, '태민'만이 가능한 것들을 진하게 담아내어 아티스트이자 프로듀서로서 역량을 마음껏 발휘했다.

타이틀곡 'Sexy In The Air'는 확고한 자아 정체성과 자부심, 변화와 자아 표출에 대한 열망을 나타낸 가사와 날카로운 일렉기타 사운드가 어우러져 태민의 강렬한 에너지를 느낄 수 있다.

또 더블 타이틀곡인 'Horizon'은 모던 신스팝 장르의 업비트 댄스곡으로 생동감이 느껴지는 다이내믹한 멜로디가 인상적이며, 익숙함을 벗어나 틀을 깨고 나오려는 태민 자신의 이야기를 담아냈다.

이 외에도 힙합 스타일의 'G.O.A.T', 어쿠스틱한 사운드와 서정적인 감성을 느낄 수 있는 'The Unknown Sea', 일렉트릭 팝 장르의 'Crush', 'Say Less', 몽환적인 무드의 'Deja Vu' 등 총 7곡을 통해 세련되고 감각적으로 풀어낸 태민의 메시지를 만날 수 있을 것이다.

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' 는 올드스쿨 하면서도 파워풀한 느낌의 코러스를 보여주며, 붐뱁과 트랩을 오가는 힙합 스타일의 곡이다. 한 곡 안에서의 아슬한 템포 변화가 재밌게 느껴지는 곡이며, 두 가지 느낌의 대조되는 사운드가 매력적이다.

02 Sexy In The Air *title
Lyrics by 라이언전, ZNEE, 지인(ZNEE:US), Eeeee, Perrie, 9june9
Composed by 라이언전, Dwayne “Dem Jointz” Abernathy Jr., TAEMIN, Racella, Sorana Pacurar, Dre Davidson, Sean Davidson, Jun Seo
Arranged by 라이언전, Dem Jointz, The Monarch

'Sexy In The Air'는 메탈릭한 일렉기타 사운드와 강렬한 힙합의 리듬이 만나 트랩, 붐뱁, 드릴 등 다양한 장르를 넘나들며 묵직한 신스 베이스 사운드를 새겨놓은 인상적인 곡이다. 날카로운 일렉기타 사운드는 확고한 자아 정체성과 자부심을 강조하며, 변화와 자아 표출에 대한 열망을 담고 있다.

03 Horizon *title
Lyrics by 이은화(153/Joombas), BBYO, 정은기(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'은 레트로하면서도 신선한 사운드의 신스 패턴이 돋보이는 모던 신스팝 장르의 업비트 댄스곡이다. 다크한 베이스와 빠른 퍼커션 소리로 에너제틱한 분위기를 조성하며, 다이내믹한 멜로디로 곡에 생동감을 더했다.

04 The Unknown Sea
Lyrics by ZNEE , Eeeee
Composed by 라이언전, TAEMIN, Mich Hansen, Jacob Uchorczak, Samuel Ledet, James Wiliam Miller, Sara Davis
Arranged by 라이언전, Cutfather, Samuel Ledet, Jacob Uchorczak

'The Unknown Sea'는 나비가 처음으로 바다를 만난 순간의 감정을 음악적으로 풀어낸 곡이다. 바다의 잔잔함을 표현하는 피아노 사운드와 어쿠스틱 기타의 리듬은 드넓고 벅차오르는 감정을 보여준다. 불안함까지 밀려오는 감정의 파도 속에도, 아직 발견하지 못한 나 자신을 찾아 나아가는 태민의 여정이 담겨 있는 곡이다.

05 Crush
Lyrics by 수린, ZNEE, Eeeee
Composed by 라이언전, TAEMIN, James Daniel Lewis, Daniel Shah, Robbie Jay, Steven Manovski
Arranged by 라이언전, James Daniel Lewis

'Crush'는 화려한 일렉트로닉 팝 사운드가 돋보이는 곡으로, 톡톡 튀는 일렉기타와 펑키한 드럼 리듬이 조화를 이루어 생동감 넘치는 분위기를 만든다. 독특한 전자 사운드와 토크박스 이펙트는 이 곡에 다채로움을 더했다.

06 Deja Vu
Lyrics by TAEMIN, 안영주, Y0UNG
Composed by 라이언전, TAEMIN, Sean Fischer, Enrique Maza, Sorana Pacurar, Young Chance
Arranged by 라이언전, Sean Fischer

'Deja Vu'는 짙은 베이스와 날카로우면서도 잔잔하게 존재감을 들어내는 스트링 오케스트레이션으로 인해 우주적이고 몽환적인 영화의 느낌을 준다. 감정과 혼란 속에서의 내적 갈등을 몽환적으로 풀어내고, 가사에는 과거와 현재가 연결되는 경험을 떠올리며, 그 사이에서 자아를 발견하는 순간을 담았다.

07 Say Less
Lyrics by TAEMIN, San Yoon
Composed by 라이언전, TAEMIN, Dino Medanhodzic, Jordan Shaw, Sam Merrifield
Arranged by 라이언전, Dino Medanhodzic

'Say Less'는 밝고 몽환적인 신스 사운드와 청량한 태민의 보컬이 더해진 일렉트로닉 팝 곡으로, 화려한 EP의 사운드와 무게감 있는 킥이 이 곡을 더 풍성하게 만든다.