Top tracks — play these first
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マスカレード ～Masquerade～ (Album ver.) Start here — This track features a captivating mix of rhythmic beats and dramatic melodies, encapsulating the group's signature style and showcasing their vocal prowess.
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Beautiful — With its heartfelt lyrics and smooth delivery, this ballad highlights the emotional depth of the group, balancing upbeat tracks with a softer touch.
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This Is Love — The infectious chorus and danceable rhythm make this track a standout anthem for fans, embodying the celebratory spirit of love that resonates throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong production and varied styles but lacks deep cohesion and distinctiveness in its overall sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a dramatic intro track that sets a thematic tone before transitioning into high-energy songs.
- The final track is a live version, which contrasts with the polished studio recordings and provides a different energy.
- 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
- steady mid-tempo emotional journey
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- uplifting vibes for celebrations
- heartfelt ballads for reflection
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer minimalistic soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established wider recognition during the group's commercial peak with diverse sound.
- Career context
- Released on February 13, 2013, 'Legend of 2PM' marks the group's fifth studio album during their commercial peak following their successful previous albums. Building on their established popularity in Asia, this album came after a series of hit singles and solidified their position as one of the leading boy bands in K-pop at the time.
Tracklist
- 1 The LEGEND 0:58
- 2 マスカレード ～Masquerade～ (Album ver.) Start here 3:59
- 3 Beautiful 3:59
- 4 So Bad 3:25
- 5 ONLY ONE 3:08
- 6 Missing You 3:12
- 7 Want you back 4:07
- 8 This Is Love 4:06
- 9 君がいれば 3:39
- 10 I’ll Be OK 3:34
- 11 SOS Man 3:00
- 12 Breakthrough 3:46
- 13 Forever 4:35
- 14 離れていても (LIVE ver.) 4:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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