Want
Lee Taemin · 2019
20 min · 7 tracks · K-pop
A sultry blend of R&B grooves and K-pop energy, showcasing Taemin's dynamic vocal range and emotive delivery.
Top tracks — play these first
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WANT — The title track encapsulates the EP's themes of desire and longing, featuring an intoxicating mix of sensuality and assertiveness that defines Taemin's artistic vision.
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Shadow — With its haunting production and introspective lyrics, 'Shadow' provides a stark contrast to the more upbeat tracks, showcasing Taemin's versatility as an artist.
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Never Forever — This track highlights Taemin's emotional depth through its poignant lyrics and captivating melody, illustrating his growth as a solo performer.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases strong vocal performances and cohesive production, though it remains within familiar genre boundaries.
What we noticed
- The first track, 'WANT', opens with a strong beat and layered vocals that set a sultry tone for the EP.
- The final track, 'WANT ~Outro~', revisits themes from the opening track, creating a circular structure to the EP.
- 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
- concise journey with resolution
- hypnotic beats for late nights
- emotive vocals for introspection
- front-loaded energy and engagement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer album experiences
- seek immediate high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2019, 'Want' is Taemin's second solo EP following his successful debut with 'Press It' in 2016. At this point in his career, he had established himself as a prominent solo artist within the K-pop landscape, building on his reputation from his work with SHINee.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Shadow
The song presents a shift in perspective where the singer confronts their inner fears directly.
This moment marks a departure from typical romantic themes in K-pop, allowing for a more personal exploration of identity and vulnerability.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 WANT 3:28
- 2 Artistic Groove 3:37
- 3 Shadow 3:09
- 4 Truth 3:19
- 5 Never Forever 2:48
- 6 혼잣말 (Monologue) 3:20
- 7 WANT ~Outro~ 0:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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