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Leessang · 2009

57 min · 16 tracks · hip-hop

A captivating blend of introspective lyrics and intricate beats, reflecting the nuances of love and life in modern South Korea.

Top tracks — play these first

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    헤어지지 못하는 여자, 떠나가지 못하는 남자 — This track stands out due to its poignant storytelling about love's complexities, capturing the emotional struggle between staying and leaving.
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    부서진 동네 — The song paints a vivid picture of urban disillusionment, blending social commentary with personal reflection in a way that resonates deeply with listeners.
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    Journey — With its reflective lyrics and melodic structure, this track encapsulates the feeling of personal growth and the challenges faced along the way.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong writing and production, with a cohesive flow that rewards repeated listens.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with an intro track that sets a thematic tone, followed by a series of tracks that alternate between introspective lyrics and intricate beat patterns.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response structures, enhancing the lyrical depth and engagement.
  • The last three tracks shift in tempo and mood, creating a reflective conclusion that contrasts with the more energetic earlier songs.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • 내 몸은 너를 지웠다

    The final verse confronts memories directly, illustrating a painful yet necessary act of moving on from a past relationship.

    This moment shifts from nostalgia to assertiveness, marking a decisive break that contrasts with earlier sentiments of longing throughout the album.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 HEXAGONAL (intro) 3:47
  • 2 우리 지금 만나 3:34
  • 3 헤어지지 못하는 여자, 떠나가지 못하는 남자 4:44
  • 4 Carousel 4:13
  • 5 변해가네 3:44
  • 6 부서진 동네 4:35
  • 7 일터 3:29
  • 8 Journey 3:30
  • 9 Dying Freedom 3:29
  • 10 벌칙 (skit) 0:52
  • 11 운명 3:41
  • 12 Canvas 3:48
  • 13 Run 3:56
  • 14 To. LeeSSang 3:40
  • 15 내 몸은 너를 지웠다 (skit) 1:21
  • 16 내 몸은 너를 지웠다 4:44

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