Released 13 years ago this October
WWW
Kim Jae-joong · 2013
57 min · 17 tracks · J-pop
Melodic pop-rock infused with emotional ballads and electronic elements, showcasing a diverse range of vocal expressions.
Top tracks — play these first
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Heaven — Opening the album with sweeping melodies and heartfelt lyrics, this track establishes the emotional tone that permeates WWW.
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Just Another Girl — This upbeat track showcases Kim Jae-joong's playful side while maintaining the polished production standard that defines the album.
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Rotten Love — With its darker themes and haunting vocals, this song exemplifies Kim's ability to convey complex emotions through music.
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Luvholic — A catchy pop tune that blends electronic elements with traditional K-pop sounds, representing a pivotal moment in the album's exploration of love.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends pop-rock and electronic sounds with strong vocals, though it has some uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong mid-tempo track, 'Heaven', and maintains a consistent energy level through the first half before introducing slower ballads.
- 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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7/10
- 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
- melodic explorations of love
- uplifting anthems for sunny days
- emotional ballads for reflection
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- varied pacing to maintain interest
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek only minimalist compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 29, 2013, WWW marked Kim Jae-joong's first full solo album after his departure from the boy band JYJ. This project positioned him as a versatile artist in both the K-pop and J-rock scenes, blending various genres and solidifying his individual artistry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gackt· Yiruma· Kenshi Yonezu
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Heaven 4:00
- 2 화장 4:38
- 3 빛 3:40
- 4 Don’t Walk Away 3:36
- 5 Just Another Girl 3:11
- 6 Butterfly 4:30
- 7 Rotten Love 4:00
- 8 햇살 좋은 날 4:01
- 9 Let The Rhythm Flow 4:07
- 10 그랬지 3:58
- 11 Now Is Good 3:36
- 12 9+1# 3:47
- 13 Luvholic 2:49
- 14 Modem Beat 3:31
- 15 Paradise 4:04
Disc 2
- 1 Just Another Girl Music Video
- 2 Music Video Making Film
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