Top tracks — play these first
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Beautiful Ghost — This track serves as the EP's lead single, combining haunting melodies with intricate harmonies that highlight the group's vocal prowess and emotional depth.
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Fine Girl — With its catchy hooks and upbeat production, this song embodies the playful side of NU'EST while showcasing their ability to blend diverse musical elements seamlessly.
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잠꼬대 — The opening track sets the tone for the EP with its moody synths and introspective lyrics, revealing a more vulnerable side to the group's artistry.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases solid songwriting and production typical of K-pop but lacks standout tracks that define its uniqueness.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a soft synth pad that gradually builds into a more upbeat tempo by the second track.
- Each song features layered harmonies, with lead vocals often alternating between members rather than sticking to one singer per track.
- The EP closes with a track that shifts to a slower tempo, providing a contrast to the preceding upbeat songs.
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- short bursts of youthful energy
- playful vibes for social settings
- catchy tunes for sing-alongs
- lighthearted themes of romance
- upbeat tracks for mood lifting
Maybe skip if you
- long, immersive listening preferences
- serious tones and introspection
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 22, 2013, 'Sleep Talking' is NU'EST's second EP, following their debut album 'Action' from earlier that year. At this point in their career, NU'EST was beginning to establish themselves as a prominent group in the K-pop scene, experimenting with their sound and image while garnering a growing fanbase.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 잠꼬대 3:28
- 2 Beautiful Ghost 4:08
- 3 예뻐
- 4 Fine Girl 3:40
- 5 조금 더 사랑할게
- 6 야하게 입지마
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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