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Last Scene

Chen · 2022

23 min · 6 tracks · K-pop

Melodic R&B grooves entwine with introspective lyrics, creating a serene yet emotionally charged listening experience.

Top tracks — play these first

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    사라지고 있어 — This opening track sets a reflective tone with its haunting melody and evocative themes of loss, showcasing Chen’s vocal range and emotional delivery.
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    I Don’t Even Mind — The track blends smooth R&B rhythms with an upbeat vibe, highlighting Chen's ability to balance melancholy with moments of lightness in his storytelling.
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    그렇게 살아가면 돼요 — This song encapsulates a sense of resilience and hope, featuring uplifting lyrics that resonate deeply amid the album's overall introspective nature.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases strong songwriting and production, with a clear emotional arc and solid vocal performances.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the final three shift to slower, more introspective arrangements.
  • Each song features layered vocal harmonies that build in complexity, particularly in the choruses.
  • The lyrics across the EP explore themes of nostalgia and personal reflection, creating a cohesive emotional narrative.
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
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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

  • soothing background ambiance
  • nostalgic reflective moments
  • steady mid-tempo flow
  • introspective listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 14, 2022, 'Last Scene' marks Chen's return after a two-year hiatus since his solo debut EP, 'April, and a Flower'. The project showcases his continued evolution as a solo artist within the K-pop landscape, emphasizing his vocal prowess and emotional depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Crush· Dean· Heize

Tracklist

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

  • 1 사라지고 있어 4:22
  • 2 옛 사진 3:58
  • 3 Traveler 2:43
  • 4 I Don’t Even Mind 3:16
  • 5 그렇게 살아가면 돼요 4:42
  • 6 계단창 4:01

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