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Asura Balbalta

Leessang · 2011

46 min · 13 tracks · hip-hop

A blend of introspective lyrics and intricate beats creates a reflective soundscape that bridges personal storytelling with hip-hop artistry.

Top tracks — play these first

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    나란 놈은 답은 너다 — This track serves as both a personal reflection and a commentary on relationships, embodying the album's thematic depth and musical diversity.
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    죽기 전까지 날아야 하는 새 — The song features poignant lyrics about aspiration and struggle, showcasing Leessang's lyrical prowess and emotional resonance within their work.
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    강남 사짜 — With its clever wordplay and social critique, this track highlights Leessang's ability to address contemporary issues while maintaining engaging rhythms.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album blends intricate beats with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong composition and craft while maintaining a cohesive flow.

What we noticed

  • The first track serves as a prologue, setting a thematic tone that connects directly to the second track without interruption.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response patterns between the two main vocalists, enhancing the storytelling aspect.
  • The album includes interludes that break up longer tracks, creating moments of reflection before transitioning into more intense beats.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • 죽기 전까지 날아야 하는 새

    The narrative shifts from personal yearning to a broader commentary on societal expectations and dreams.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 나란 놈은 답은 너다 Prologue 0:33
  • 2 나란 놈은 답은 너다 3:55
  • 3 TV를 껐네... 3:33
  • 4 Serenade 4:41
  • 5 회상 4:45
  • 6 나 그대에게 모두 드리리 4:23
  • 7 죽기 전까지 날아야 하는 새 4:03
  • 8 AsuRa BalBalTa 0:55
  • 9 격산타우 3:34
  • 10 강남 사짜 4:34
  • 11 Am I? 3:40
  • 12 독기 3:57
  • 13 Grand Final (Planet Shiver mix) 3:47

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