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The Book of Us: Entropy

Day6 · 2019

37 min · 11 tracks · K-pop

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases varied instrumentation and vocal harmonies but lacks a strong cohesive narrative.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track and maintains an upbeat tempo for the first half, before shifting to more introspective themes in the latter half.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
  • The instrumentation varies significantly between tracks, with some featuring electronic elements while others lean towards acoustic arrangements.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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 emotional intensity
  • upbeat tracks for cheerful moods
  • contagious energy for group settings
  • catchy melodies that invite singing

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, reflective pieces
  • want lengthy immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Stylistic neighbors
The Rose· N.Flying· CNBLUE

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Deep in Love 3:48
  • 2 Sweet Chaos 3:48
  • 3 EMERGENCY 3:19
  • 4 Rescue Me 3:22
  • 5 365247 2:54
  • 6 About Now 3:00
  • 7 OUCH 3:18
  • 8 Not Fine 3:37
  • 9 Stop Talking 3:47
  • 10 Not Mine 3:17
  • 11 Like a flowing wind 3:22

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata