KARA - [STEP] 3rd Album Normal Edition
KARA - [STEP] 3rd Album Normal Edition
Release Date: September 8, 2011
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. Ey! Oh! (Intro)
02. Step『타이틀곡』
03. Rider
04. Strawberry
05. 따라와
06. Date (My Boy)
07. 나는..(Ing) (Acoustic Ver.)
08. Kara 4 U (Outro)
09. Step (Inst.)
10. 내 마음을 담아서 (Dear Kamilia)『보너스트랙』
Description (Translated):
Step It Up Now!Kara (KARA) 3rd regular album “STEP” released
KARA, a popular group that has newly gained popularity with “STEP,” and Hallyu star KARA are making a comeback in Korea with a new album.
On the 6th of next month, KARA will release their 3rd regular album and album and start domestic activities. It is a new album released 10 months after last year's 4th mini album [JUMPING], and it is raising even more curiosity among many fans who have been waiting for Kara's comeback in Korea. Kara, who has had great success in Japan, is busy preparing for the stage to showcase new songs from their new album in Korea despite their busy Japanese activities. “STEP,” which was selected as the title song, is a powerful and sophisticated synth-pop number that is exquisitely grafted with Rock & Electronica by the combination of Han Jae-ho and Kim Seung-soo. It is expected that the theme sound, which uses the rhythm freely and is moderated properly, will lead the latest trend. It is a welcome song with Kara's five voices, which have matured in a fun and intense sound, as if bright colors are unfolding in front of you. In addition, the maturity cultivated during the period of activity and the hidden efforts of the members that have not been shown in the meantime shine through, and it is a pleasant "Kara Pyo Pop" that beckons to overcome any difficulties and move forward with a sweet tone like Kara's proprietary patent. .
★32p booklet / Digipack format★
★Booklet and poster images are different from limited edition★
※Song Introduction※
1. Ey! Oh! (Intro)
Composed By Yoo Hyun-sang, Park Se-hyeon, Jang Jae-min
Lyrics By Yoo Hyun-sang, Park Se-hyeon, Jang Jae-min
Arranged By Yoo Hyun-sang, Park Se-hyeon, Jang Jae-min
- An intense intro of south hip hop that opens Kara's comeback with power.
2. STEP
Composed By Jaeho Han, Seungsoo Kim
Lyrics By Song Soo-yoon
Arranged By Jaeho Han, Seungsu Kim, Seunghyeon Hong
- 'STEP' is a powerful and sophisticated synth-pop number that is exquisitely grafted with Rock & Electronica. The theme sound, which uses the rhythm freely and is superbly restrained, leads the latest trend while exuding a lot of nostalgic nostalgia. It will give you breathless impressions and afterglow. It is a welcome track with Kara's five voices, which have matured in a fun and intense sound as if bright colors are unfolding in front of your eyes. It is a pleasant "Kara Pyo Pop" that beckons to overcome any difficulties and move forward with a sweet tone like Kara's proprietary patent, with the maturity that has been established during the period of activity and the hidden efforts of the members that have not been shown in the meantime.
3. Rider
Composed by Yoo Hyun-sang, Jang Jae-min
Lyrics By Yoo Hyun-sang, Jang Jae-min
Arranged By Yoo Hyun-sang, Jang Jae-min
- 'Rider' is a dance number that allows you to feel the rushing speed as if you are riding a bike. Unlike the cute and lively KARA image of the past, you can feel a different charisma. The mix and match of synth sounds and distortion guitars that do not let go of tension will be another expression of Kara who will run higher.
4. Strawberries
Composed By ZIGZAG NOTE
Lyrics By ZIGZAG NOTE
Arranged By ZIGZAG NOTES
- It is a pop dance song with a fresh melody melted into a Drum & Bass style beat. The excitement of the first meeting and the sweetness of the thrilling first kiss were expressed in Kara's own cute style.
5. Follow me
Composed By ZIGZAG NOTE
Lyrics By ZIGZAG NOTE
Arranged By ZIGZAG NOTES
- 'Follow me' is a message for Kara's more mature fans. It is Kara's will to approach more passionately and honestly, and it is a promise to be together forever. It is a dance song that expresses Kara's unique color with a stronger beat and synth sound, and sheds new light on their own style that never changes. An island where they do not become adults while retaining their innocence. Never Land.. Their own world.. It is an invitation to that place.
6. Date (My boy)
Composed By Children Playing
Lyrics By Playing Children, Jang Sang-wook
Arranged By Children playing
- 'Wearing the prettiest clothes' 'Hair up' Exciting morning of a first date with the person you love. The guitar sound and piano are mainly composed of soft, but the chorus part expresses a slightly strong sound, and each Kara member's refreshing and lively voice adds to the perfection of the song. Date, a song that makes you feel fresh and not heavy like the scent of Eau de Cologne.
7. I.. (Ing) (Acoustic ver.)
ComposedBy Joohyung Lee, Boa Kim
Lyrics By Joo Hyung Lee, Boa Kim
Arranged by Lee Joo-hyung
- <I..(ing)>, which was included in the 2nd mini album, is back as an acoustic version. This time again, the sad and sorrowful sensibility of the five members of KARA was well expressed, and it made me feel another image. Kara's more mature voice overlaid on the sound of an acoustic guitar made this song even newer.
8. KARA 4 U (Outro)
Composed By Yoo Hyun-sang, Park Se-hyeon, Jang Jae-min
Lyrics By Yoo Hyun-sang, Park Se-hyeon, Jang Jae-min
Arranged By Yoo Hyun-sang, Park Se-hyeon, Jang Jae-min
- A dreamy outro that feels like a dream.
9. STEP (Inst.)
Composed By Jaeho Han, Seungsoo Kim
Arranged By Jaeho Han, Seungsu Kim, Seunghyeon Hong
10. With all my heart (Dear Kamilia)
Composed By SIMON ISOGAI
Lyrics By Park Hae-in
Arranged By SIMON ISOGAI
- This is a Korean version of Kara's Japanese song 今、贈Ritai 「Arigatou」. Like the subtitle Dear Kamilia, this song is full of Kara's feelings for fans.
Description (Original):
Step It Up Now!카라(KARA) 정규 3집 “STEP”발매
“STEP”으로 새롭게 인기 몰이에 나선 인기그룹 카라, 한류스타 카라가 새 앨범으로 국내에 컴백한다.
카라가 다음달 6일 정규 3집 음원과 음반을 공개하고 국내 활동에 나선다. 지난 해 미니4집 [점핑JUMPING] 이후 10개월 만에 전격 공개하는 새 앨범이라 카라의 국내컴백만을 기다려온 많은 팬들에게 더욱 큰 궁금증을 유발하고 있다. 일본에서 큰 성공을 거둔 카라는 바쁜 일본활동에도 불구하고 국내에서 새로운 앨범의 신곡을 선보일 무대 준비에 여념이 없다. 타이틀곡으로 선정된 “STEP” 은 한재호,김승수 콤비 스윗튠의 곡으로 Rock&Electronica가 절묘하게 접목된 강력하고 세련된 신스 팝 넘버이다. 리듬을 자유자재로 사용하면서도 절제도 적절히 되어있는 테마사운드는 최신 트랜드를 주도할 것으로 기대되고 있다. 화사한 색감이 눈앞에서 펼쳐지는 듯 즐겁고도 강렬한 사운드 안에서 한층 성숙해진 카라의 다섯 목소리가 반가운 곡이다. 또한 적지 않은 기간 활동하며 다져진 원숙함과 그 동안 보여주지 못했던 멤버들의 숨은 노력이 빛을 발하며 카라의 전매특허와도 같은 달콤한 음색으로 어떤 어려움이라도 이겨내고 앞으로 나아가자며 손짓하는, 기분 좋은 "카라표 팝"이다.
★32p 북클릿 / 디지팩 형태★
★북클릿, 포스터는 한정반과 이미지 다름★
※곡 소개※
1. Ey! Oh! (Intro)
Composed By 유현상,박세현, 장재민
Lyrics By 유현상, 박세현, 장재민
Arranged By 유현상, 박세현, 장재민
- 카라의 컴백을 힘있게 열어주는 사우스 힙합의 강렬한 Intro.
2. STEP
Composed By 한재호,김승수
Lyrics By 송수윤
Arranged By 한재호,김승수,홍승현
- 'STEP'은 스윗튠(Sweetune) 멤버들이 총동원되어 그들의 페르소나와도 같은 카라를 위해 심혈을 기울여 준비한 작품으로, Rock&Electronica가 절묘하게 접목된 강력하고 세련된 신스 팝 넘버이다. 리듬을 자유자재로 사용하면서도 아주 훌륭하게 절제되어있는 테마사운드는 최신 트랜드를 주도하면서도 노스텔지어적인 향수를 듬뿍 뿜어내며, 댄스음악의 한계를 가볍게 뛰어넘으며 곡의 마지막까지 다이나믹하게 펼쳐지는 전개는 듣는 이로 하여금 숨막힐 듯한 감동과 여운를 불어넣어줄것이다. 화사한 색감이 눈앞에서 펼쳐지는 듯 즐겁고도 강렬한 사운드 안에서 한층 성숙해진 카라의 다섯 목소리가 반가운 트랙이다. 적지 않은 기간 활동하며 다져진 원숙함과 그 동안 보여주지 못했던 멤버들의 숨은 노력이 빛을 발하며 카라의 전매특허와도 같은 달콤한 음색으로 어떤 어려움이라도 이겨내고 앞으로 나아가자며 손짓하는, 기분 좋은 "카라표 팝"이다.
3. Rider
Composed By 유현상, 장재민
Lyrics By 유현상, 장재민
Arranged By 유현상, 장재민
- 'Rider'는 마치 BIKE를 타는 듯 쉴새없이 몰아치는 속도감을 느낄 수 있는 댄스넘버로 귀엽고 발랄한 기존의 카라 이미지와는 다르게 색다른 카리스마를 느낄 수 있는 곡. 긴장감을 놓지 않는 신스사운드와 디스토션 기타의 믹스매치는 더 높이 질주할 카라의 또 다른 표현이 될 것이다.
4. Strawberry
Composed By ZIGZAG NOTE
Lyrics By ZIGZAG NOTE
Arranged By ZIGZAG NOTE
- Drum&Bass 스타일의 비트에 상큼한 멜로디가 녹아 든 팝 댄스 곡으로 지금까지 카라가 보여준 상큼 발랄한 스타일과는 또 다른 매력을 느낄 수 있는 곡이다. 두근거리는 첫 만남의 설레임과 짜릿한 첫 키스의 달콤함을 카라 만의 깜찍한 스타일로 표현했다.
5. 따라와
Composed By ZIGZAG NOTE
Lyrics By ZIGZAG NOTE
Arranged By ZIGZAG NOTE
- '따라와'는 더욱 성숙해진 카라의 팬들을 향한 메세지이다. 좀 더 뜨겁게 그리고 솔직하게 다가서겠다는 카라의 의지이며, 언제까지나 함께일 거란 약속이다. 더욱 강렬한 비트와 신스 사운드로 카라 만의 색깔을 표현한 댄스 곡으로 새롭지만 변하지 않는 그녀들만의 스타일을 재조명한다. 순수함을 간직한 채 어른이 되지 않는 섬 Never Land.. 그녀들만의 세상.. 그 곳으로의 초대이다.
6. Date (My boy)
Composed By 노는 어린이
Lyrics By 노는어린이,장상욱
Arranged By 노는어린이
- ‘젤 이쁜 옷 입고’ ‘머리 올리고’ 사랑하는 사람과의 첫 데이트의 설레이는 아침. 기타소리와 피아노가 주를 이뤄 부드러우면서 후렴 부에서는 조금은 강한 사운드를 표현하며 카라 각 맴버들의 상쾌하고 발랄한 목소리로 곡의 완성도를 더했다. 오 데 뚜 왈렛(Eau de Cologne)의 향처럼 무겁지 않고 상쾌한 기분을 만드는 곡 Date.
7. 나는.. (Ing) (Acoustic ver)
ComposedBy 이주형, 김보아
Lyrics By 이주형, 김보아
Arranged by 이주형
-2번째 미니앨범에 수록되었던 <나는..(ing)>가 어쿠스틱 버전으로 돌아왔다. 이번에도 역시 카라 다섯 멤버의 슬프고 애절한 감수성이 잘 표현되어 또 다른 모습을 느끼게 해준 곡. 어쿠스틱 기타 소리 위에 얹혀진 카라의 한층 더 성숙해진 목소리가 이 곡을 더욱 새롭게 만들어 주었다.
8. KARA 4 U (Outro)
Composed By 유현상, 박세현, 장재민
Lyrics By 유현상, 박세현, 장재민
Arranged By 유현상, 박세현, 장재민
- 한편의 꿈을 꾼 듯한 느낌의 몽환적인 Outro.
9. STEP (Inst.)
Composed By 한재호,김승수
Arranged By 한재호,김승수,홍승현
10. 내 마음을 담아서 (Dear Kamilia)
Composed By SIMON ISOGAI
Lyrics By 박해인
Arranged By SIMON ISOGAI
- 카라 일본곡 今、贈りたい「ありがとう」의 한국어로 개사된 버전의 곡이다. Dear Kamilia 라는 부제처럼 팬들을 향한 카라의 마음을 가득 담은 곡이다.
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