Top tracks — play these first
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꽃 (Flower) — Opening the album with lush instrumentals, this track encapsulates the themes of love and longing that permeate throughout the record.
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사월이 지나면 우리 헤어져요 (Beautiful goodbye) — This poignant ballad explores bittersweet farewells, highlighted by Chen's emotive vocal delivery that resonates deeply with listeners.
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하고 싶던 말 (Sorry not sorry) — With its mix of playful lyrics and a catchy melody, this track showcases Chen’s versatility and ability to balance lightheartedness with sincerity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases strong melodies and cohesive production, establishing Chen's solo identity within K-pop.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a soft piano melody, gradually layering in strings and vocals, creating a lush soundscape.
- Each song features a prominent vocal line from Chen, often accompanied by harmonies that enhance the emotional delivery.
- The EP maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, with only slight variations in rhythm and instrumentation across the six tracks.
- 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
- steady melodic flow
- short, immersive listening sessions
- heartfelt emotional reflections
- contemplative late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 1, 2019, 'April, and a Flower' is Chen's first solo album following his success with EXO. At this point, he was establishing his identity as a solo artist while still being part of one of K-pop's biggest groups.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 꽃 (Flower) 4:01
- 2 사월이 지나면 우리 헤어져요 (Beautiful goodbye) 4:29
- 3 하고 싶던 말 (Sorry not sorry) 4:26
- 4 사랑의 말 (Love words) 3:36
- 5 먼저 가 있을게 (I’ll be there) 4:12
- 6 널 그리다 (Portrait of you) 4:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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