Born Gene
Kim Jae-joong · 2022
32 min · 9 tracks · J-pop
A vibrant blend of K-pop and J-pop infused with emotional balladry and rock elements, showcasing Kim Jae-joong's vocal prowess.
Top tracks — play these first
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NOBODY LIKE YOU — This opening track sets an energetic tone for the album with its catchy melody and compelling lyrics about longing and desire, encapsulating the album’s theme.
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Broken Mirror — Featuring introspective lyrics and a haunting melody, this song explores themes of self-reflection and vulnerability, demonstrating Kim's vocal range and emotional depth.
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Walking On Water — This track combines upbeat rhythms with a powerful message about overcoming obstacles, showcasing both lyrical strength and musical versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends various styles effectively but follows familiar pop structures, making it engaging yet not.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks are upbeat and dance-oriented, while the following tracks shift to slower tempos and emotional themes.
- Vocal harmonies are layered throughout, with Kim Jae-joong often employing a wide vocal range that showcases both power and vulnerability.
- Several tracks feature dynamic shifts in instrumentation, moving from electronic beats to acoustic elements, enhancing the emotional impact.
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- upbeat tracks for lively moments
- short bursts of emotional energy
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- intimate ballads for reflective moods
Maybe skip if you
- long, sprawling musical explorations
- slow-paced, drawn-out compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in September 2022, 'Born Gene' is Kim Jae-joong's first studio album in nearly a decade, following his previous release 'No.X' in 2016. This album marks a significant return to the music scene as he balances his solo work with his activities in acting and other ventures.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gackt· Yiruma· Kenshi Yonezu
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 NOBODY LIKE YOU 3:00
- 2 Tick-Tack 3:05
- 3 BPM 3:13
- 4 묻고싶다 4:35
- 5 Locking Love 3:56
- 6 Broken Mirror 4:23
- 7 Walking On Water 3:45
- 8 In the rain 3:56
- 9 NOBODY LIKE YOU (inst.) 3:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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