Top tracks — play these first
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NO WAY — This track stands out with its infectious hook and showcases Lee Hi's ability to convey vulnerability through her powerful delivery, encapsulating the album's emotional core.
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LOVE IS OVER — With its haunting melody and poignant lyrics about heartbreak, this song illustrates Lee Hi's growth as a songwriter and highlights her unique ability to blend R&B elements into K-pop.
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20MIN — This track features a playful beat and clever lyrics that reflect on the fleeting nature of time in relationships, showcasing Lee Hi's versatility and charisma as an artist.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases strong vocal performances and cohesive songwriting, though it doesn't push boundaries within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the last two tracks slow down significantly, creating a noticeable shift in energy.
- Each track prominently features Lee Hi's vocals, often layered with harmonies that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The instrumentation is minimalistic, allowing for space around the vocals, which emphasizes the lyrical content and vocal delivery.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- concise emotional exploration
- front-loaded energetic pacing
- vibrant afternoon listening
- powerful vocal showcases
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer albums
- seek complex narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time '24°C' was released in 2019, Lee Hi had already established herself as a prominent voice in K-pop, making this her first full-length album since her debut in 2012. After a hiatus, she returned with this project following the success of her EP 'SEOULITE', signaling her artistic evolution and maturity.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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LOVE IS OVER
The bridge introduces a shift in perspective where the singer openly confronts the end of a relationship with raw honesty.
This moment marks a pivotal turn in the song, moving from melancholy reflection to an assertive acceptance of loss, enhancing emotional weight.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 누구 없소 (NO ONE) 3:14
- 2 NO WAY 4:16
- 3 LOVE IS OVER 3:37
- 4 한두 번 (1, 2) 3:22
- 5 20분 전 (20MIN) 2:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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