Top tracks — play these first
-
→
Like This Start here — The lead single features an infectious chorus and an upbeat tempo that effectively captures the essence of Pentagon's energetic style.
-
→
It's Over — This track showcases a more emotional side of the group with its poignant lyrics and dynamic vocal delivery, highlighting their versatility.
-
→
설렘이라는 건 — With its catchy melody and romantic themes, this song encapsulates the youthful charm present throughout DEMO_01.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
DEMO_01 showcases catchy hooks and energetic arrangements typical of K-pop, establishing Pentagon's sound.
What we noticed
- The first track, 'Like This', opens with a strong beat and layered harmonies that set an energetic tone for the EP.
- Each song features a distinct hook, often repeated in the chorus, which emphasizes catchiness and memorability.
- The arrangement includes dynamic shifts, such as tempo changes and vocal layering, particularly in 'It's Over' and '설렘이라는 건'.
- The final track closes with a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of anticipation.
- Composition 25% of the score
-
6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
-
7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
-
5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
-
5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
-
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
- concise energetic flow
- catchy choruses for sing-alongs
- for upbeat gatherings
- youthful exuberance throughout
- front-loaded with vibrant energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, immersive albums
- seek deep introspective themes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This EP marked Pentagon's debut, establishing their presence in the K-pop scene.
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2017, DEMO_01 marked Pentagon's debut mini-album, introducing the group to the K-pop scene. At this point, they were relatively new, having just debuted in 2016, and were establishing their unique sound and identity within the competitive market.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ateez· Stray Kids· Seventeen
Tracklist
- 1 Like This Start here 3:47
- 2 It's Over 3:48
- 3 오늘까지만 3:30
- 4 멋있게 랩 2:50
- 5 설렘이라는 건 3:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.