Top tracks — play these first
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RICH — This track highlights the group's signature storytelling style, addressing themes of materialism and self-worth with clever wordplay and catchy hooks.
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BORN HATER — A standout collaboration featuring multiple artists, this track captures a raw critique of societal pressures while showcasing each contributor's unique flow.
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LIFE IS GOOD — With its upbeat tempo and positive message, this song contrasts darker themes present in other tracks, serving as an anthem of resilience and hope.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends introspective lyrics with diverse beats, showcasing strong craftsmanship and solid composition.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, with verses alternating between rapped and sung lines, creating a dynamic interplay.
- The final track features a minimalist arrangement, allowing the lyrics to take center stage, contrasting with the more produced earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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
- thought-provoking lyrical explorations
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- reflective moments amidst energy
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- upbeat tracks for social settings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, single-focused albums
- dislike introspective lyrical content
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 22, 2014, 'Shoebox' is Epik High's eighth studio album and follows their 2012 project '99'. At this point in their career, the trio solidified their status as influential figures in the Korean hip-hop scene after returning from a hiatus and transitioning through various musical styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dynamic Duo· Zico· Jay Park
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 막을 올리며 4:34
- 2 헤픈엔딩 4:24
- 3 RICH 4:17
- 4 스포일러 4:38
- 5 부르즈 할리파 4:25
- 6 또 싸워 4:11
- 7 AMOR FATI 4:53
- 8 BORN HATER 5:27
- 9 LESSON 5 (타임라인) 5:27
- 10 LIFE IS GOOD 3:21
- 11 EYES NOSE LIPS 3:33
- 12 신발장 4:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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