Top tracks — play these first
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울어도 돼 Start here — This track features powerful vocal harmonies that highlight the group's emotional range, making it a standout anthem about allowing oneself to feel sadness.
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크리스마스라서 — The song encapsulates the warmth and cheer of the holiday season, blending playful lyrics with a catchy melody that resonates with listeners.
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한 모금 — With its soothing arrangement and heartfelt lyrics, this track showcases BtoB's ability to convey deep emotions through music, enhancing the overall theme of the EP.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP features strong vocal performances and varied themes, contributing to its appeal within K-pop.
What we noticed
- The first two tracks feature contrasting themes, with the first being a heartfelt ballad and the second an upbeat track that shifts the mood.
- Each song showcases intricate vocal harmonies, often layering multiple voices to create a rich sound texture.
- The EP concludes with a Christmas-themed track that incorporates traditional holiday elements, providing a seasonal closure.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- short, emotional listening sessions
- festive and heartwarming vibes
- contemplative winter moods
- dynamic vocal harmonies
- gentle emotional storytelling
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This EP solidified BtoB's reputation in the K-pop industry after their debut.
- Themes
- holiday warmth· winter nostalgia
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2014, The Winter's Tale is BtoB's first EP after their successful debut album, showcasing their growth as artists. At this point in their career, they were transitioning from a rookie group to one recognized for their vocal prowess and emotional delivery.
Tracklist
- 1 울어도 돼 Start here 3:38
- 2 울면 안 돼 4:19
- 3 한 모금 3:50
- 4 마쎠! 4:11
- 5 크리스마스라서 3:45
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
For Life
EXO
Shares a similar lush vocal harmony and winter-themed nostalgia, enhancing emotional resonance.
21
Adele
Both albums explore heartfelt emotions through rich melodies and powerful vocal performances.
Under the Mistletoe
Justin Bieber
Captures holiday warmth with smooth harmonies and seasonal themes, reminiscent of winter's emotional depth.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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