Top tracks — play these first
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HUG [International Ver.] Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Rising Sun — This track exemplifies TVXQ's signature harmonization and powerful performance style, making it a fan favorite and a staple in their live shows.
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Somebody To Love — With its emotional depth and dynamic arrangement, this song highlights the group's vocal prowess and emotional range, resonating strongly with audiences.
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Love in the Ice — This ballad showcases intricate vocal harmonies and is often regarded as one of their best performances, emphasizing their artistry beyond pop conventions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong vocal performances but lacks a cohesive narrative or flow across its extensive tracklist.
What we noticed
- Several tracks utilize a call-and-response structure between the lead vocals and backing harmonies.
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the latter half introduces more varied tempos and styles.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
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
- fragmented listening for variety
- background warmth during activities
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
- exploratory journey through emotions
- late-night reflective moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked a significant commercial success during a pivotal moment for TVXQ.
- Themes
- K-pop evolution· internal conflict· emotive harmonies
- Career context
- Released in January 2010, Complete Set Limited Box marked a significant moment for TVXQ amidst their rising international fame. This compilation came after their successful album Mirotic and showcased the group's versatility while highlighting their evolution in sound and style. At this point in their career, they were cementing their status as one of the leading acts in the Hallyu wave.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Super Junior· SHINee· EXO
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 HUG [International Ver.] Start here 4:06
- 2 Stay With Me Tonight 4:41
- 3 Somebody To Love 4:53
- 4 My Destiny 5:15
- 5 明日は来るから 5:14
- 6 Rising Sun 4:43
- 7 Heart, Mind and Soul 5:13
- 8 Begin 5:41
- 9 Sky 5:30
- 10 miss you 4:42
- 11 "O" -正・反・合- 4:18
- 12 Step by Step 4:31
- 13 Choosey Lover 4:35
- 14 Lovin' you 5:49
- 15 Summer Dream 4:58
Disc 2
- 1 Song for you 4:32
- 2 Love in the Ice 5:20
- 3 SHINE 4:33
- 4 Ride on 3:29
- 5 Forever Love 5:57
- 6 Together 5:22
- 7 Purple Line 3:13
- 8 Two hearts 4:19
- 9 WILD SOUL 4:01
- 10 Runaway 3:27
- 11 My Girlfriend 4:06
- 12 If…!? 3:31
- 13 Rainy Night 4:15
- 14 Close to you 3:26
- 15 Crazy Life 4:09
- 16 Keyword 4:51
- 17 Maze 4:37
Disc 3
- 1 Beautiful you 4:36
- 2 千年恋歌 4:02
- 3 どうして君を好きになってしまったんだろう? 3:17
- 4 呪文 -MIROTIC- 3:30
- 5 Bolero 5:56
- 6 Kiss The Baby Sky 3:52
- 7 忘れないで 5:20
- 8 Survivor 3:13
- 9 Share The World 3:25
- 10 ウィーアー! 3:38
- 11 Stand by U 5:57
- 12 BREAK OUT! 4:00
- 13 時ヲ止メテ 5:32
Disc 4
- 1 Try My Love 4:03
- 2 言葉はいらない 4:35
- 3 Eternal 4:35
- 4 The way U are-Japanese ver.- 3:28
- 5 High time 4:03
- 6 NO PAIN NO GAIN 3:49
- 7 PROUD 5:12
- 8 五線紙 4:59
- 9 Day Moon~ハルダル~ 3:56
- 10 Box in the ship 4:12
- 11 Take Your Hands 3:21
- 12 Tea for Two 4:39
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Alive
Big Bang
Shares vibrant pop melodies and emotional depth, capturing a similar K-pop evolution.
Lucifer
SHINee
Combines catchy hooks with intricate harmonies and danceable beats, echoing TVXQ's emotive style.
XOXO
EXO
Features lush production and strong vocal performances, reflecting themes of internal conflict and growth.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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