What makes Too Much Yang by Bigbang notable?

Too Much Yang received positive reviews from critics, highlighting its catchy songwriting and energetic production. The album contributed to Bigbang's rising popularity in Norway, leading them to become one of the prominent names in the country's rock music landscape during the late 2000s. Released in 2007, Too Much Yang was Bigbang's third studio album, coming after their successful second album, which solidified their place in the Norwegian rock scene. The band was gaining momentum and expanding their audience, showcasing a more polished sound while maintaining their raw rock roots.

Who is Too Much Yang for?

Too Much Yang works well if you're into short bursts of energetic fun, catchy melodies for sing-alongs and introspective moments with vibrant shifts.

How many songs are on Too Much Yang?

Too Much Yang has 11 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Too Much Yang

Bigbang · 2007

35 min · 11 tracks · rock music

A vibrant mix of rock energy and melodic hooks, capturing youthful exuberance with every riff and chorus.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Too Much Yang — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit with infectious energy and relatable themes of youthful joy and spontaneity.
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Hurricane Boy — This track stands out for its punchy instrumentation and clever lyrics, making it a fan favorite at live performances.
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We Belong Together — With its anthemic chorus and emotional depth, this track showcases the band's ability to blend rock with heartfelt storytelling.

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 energetic songwriting and varied tempos but lacks standout production elements.

What we noticed

The first three tracks maintain a high energy level with driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, establishing a vibrant tone early on.
Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that enhance the melodic hooks, particularly in the choruses.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 3/10

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 bursts of energetic fun
catchy melodies for sing-alongs
introspective moments with vibrant shifts
for upbeat gatherings

Maybe skip if you

prefer longer, deep compositions
seek slow, reflective listening

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2007, Too Much Yang was Bigbang's third studio album, coming after their successful second album, which solidified their place in the Norwegian rock scene. The band was gaining momentum and expanding their audience, showcasing a more polished sound while maintaining their raw rock roots.
Stylistic neighbors: 2NE1· CNBLUE· Day6

Tracklist

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

1 Too Much Yang 3:17
2 Hurricane Boy 2:33
3 I Don't Wanna 3:21
4 L.A. Song 3:46
5 My First Time 3:22
6 The Third Act 2:51
7 All the Time 2:38
8 A Thousand Times Over 3:49
9 Early December 3:02
10 We Belong Together 2:47
11 Angelina 4:03

What to play next

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