Top tracks — play these first
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PRISM Start here — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its upbeat tempo and energetic production, establishing The Boyz’s signature sound early on.
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Breaking Dawn — This title track encapsulates the themes of hope and renewal, featuring soaring vocals and a memorable chorus that highlights the group's vocal prowess.
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Kiss Me If You Can — With its playful lyrics and catchy melody, this track showcases The Boyz's charm and ability to blend fun concepts with strong musical hooks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic compositions with strong production but lacks standout depth for lasting appeal.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature upbeat tempos and layered harmonies, establishing a high-energy opening.
- Each song incorporates dynamic shifts in instrumentation, often transitioning from synth-heavy sections to more stripped-down verses.
- The album includes multiple instances of call-and-response vocal arrangements, enhancing the interactive feel of the tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- infectious hooks for sing-alongs
- vibrant energy for celebrations
- mid-tempo flow for casual listening
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of deep introspection
- prefer long, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified The Boyz's growing popularity in K-pop.
- Themes
- K-pop renaissance· hopeful dawn
- Career context
- Released on March 17, 2021, 'Breaking Dawn' is The Boyz's fifth mini-album, following their successful 2020 release 'Chase.' This album marks a continuation of their rising trajectory in the K-pop landscape, demonstrating their musical versatility and deepening fan engagement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Stray Kids· Ateez· NCT 127
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Breaking Dawn
The bridge introduces a shift in perspective, expressing longing through imagery of dawn symbolizing new beginnings.
This moment elevates the emotional weight of the song, contrasting the earlier upbeat sections and deepening the narrative arc.
Tracklist
- 1 PRISM Start here 3:21
- 2 EINSTEIN 3:08
- 3 Breaking Dawn 3:17
- 4 FLAG 3:55
- 5 Penalty 3:02
- 6 Kiss Me If You Can 3:29
- 7 HUSH 3:09
- 8 Closer 3:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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