Top tracks — play these first
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Touch the sky Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its infectious beat and motivational lyrics, embodying Jay Park's journey to success and personal growth.
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Abandoned — The emotional depth of this song highlights Jay Park's vocal prowess while exploring themes of heartbreak and longing, resonating with many listeners.
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Don't let go — This track combines catchy hooks with a rhythmic flow, showcasing Jay Park's ability to blend R&B melodies with rap seamlessly, making it a standout on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a mix of R&B and rap but doesn't fully stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a faster pace that shifts the energy.
- The final two tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies, creating a richer sound texture that contrasts with the more straightforward arrangements of earlier 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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6/10
- 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 groove
- feel-good sing-along moments
- playful energy with friends
- short bursts of enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of slow, introspective tracks
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album established Jay Park's solo career after leaving 2PM and gained significant recognition.
- Themes
- personal reinvention· heartbreak in Seoul
- Career context
- Released in early 2011, Take a Deeper Look marked Jay Park's first full-length album after his departure from the boy band 2PM and his subsequent solo debut. This album was pivotal as it established him firmly in the K-pop and hip-hop scenes, showcasing his versatility and artistic identity as a solo artist.
Tracklist
- 1 Touch the sky Start here 3:34
- 2 Abandoned 4:19
- 3 오늘 밤 3:37
- 4 너 없이 안돼 4:32
- 5 Don't let go 3:49
- 6 Level 1000 3:56
- 7 Bestie 3:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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