Top tracks — play these first
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Fly — This track showcases Epik High's signature blend of melodic hooks and rap verses, delivering an uplifting message about resilience and hope amidst adversity.
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Let It Rain — With its reflective lyrics and atmospheric production, this song captures the emotional core of the album, illustrating themes of longing and personal growth.
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Goodbye — Closing the album with a poignant farewell, this track encapsulates the bittersweet nature of transitions, merging somber melodies with introspective lyrics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends introspective lyrics with dynamic beats, showcasing strong composition and craft while maintaining a cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a reflective tone, followed by a sequence of tracks that alternate between upbeat and introspective moods.
- 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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8/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective reflections on urban life
- dynamic pacing with varied moods
- thought-provoking lyrics for deep thinking
- short interludes enhancing the journey
- late-night contemplation and connection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 13, 2006, 'Black Swan Songs' marked Epik High's third studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Swan Songs' in 2005. At this point, the group was solidifying their reputation as innovative figures in the Korean hip-hop scene, blending diverse musical styles and poignant storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dynamic Duo· Zico· Jay Park
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Let It Rain
The verses shift from past regrets to hopeful affirmations, creating a narrative arc of personal redemption.
This structural choice emphasizes growth by contrasting previous pain with newfound optimism, marking a significant emotional turning point within the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Innisfree (Intro) 1:00
- 2 Yesterday 5:39
- 3 Lesson 3 (MC) 4:41
- 4 Fly 3:21
- 5 Funkdamental 1:33
- 6 그녀는 몰라 4:44
- 7 Ride 4:25
- 8 이별, 만남... 그 중점에서 4:31
- 9 The Epikurean (Intermission) 1:07
- 10 Paris 3:39
- 11 Let It Rain 4:40
- 12 도시가 눈을 감지 않는 이유 4:37
- 13 Follow the Flow 3:35
- 14 Swan Song 4:58
- 15 Goodbye (Outro) 1:43
- 16 Bone Us: Elements 3:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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