Top tracks — play these first
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YES or YES Start here — This title track encapsulates the album’s theme of confidence and decisiveness, featuring an infectious chorus that encourages listeners to embrace affirmation.
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SAY YOU LOVE ME — With its dreamy soundscape and heartfelt lyrics, this track showcases Twice's ability to convey vulnerability while maintaining their signature upbeat style.
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LALALA — The playful energy of this song highlights Twice's charm and charisma, making it a standout moment that perfectly embodies their youthful spirit.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features energetic tracks with strong vocal harmonies but lacks significant depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo, while the subsequent songs gradually introduce more varied rhythms and styles.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- 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
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 sing-alongs
- uplifting tracks for positivity
- for group celebrations
- short bursts of vibrant energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slower, introspective music
- seek lengthy, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid entry in Twice's catalog that doesn't fit other primary roles.
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2018, The Year of 'Yes' is Twice's sixth extended play, following the success of their previous mini-album, Merry & Happy. At this point in their career, Twice was solidifying their status as one of K-pop's leading girl groups after multiple chart-topping hits and growing international fame.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Itzy· Red Velvet· Blackpink
Tracklist
- 1 올해 제일 잘한 일 3:32
- 2 Be as ONE (Korean ver.) 3:49
- 3 YES or YES Start here 3:59
- 4 SAY YOU LOVE ME 3:34
- 5 LALALA 3:07
- 6 YOUNG & WILD 3:02
- 7 SUNSET 3:44
- 8 AFTER MOON 3:25
- 9 BDZ (Korean ver.) 3:16
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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