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Yellow Flower

Mamamoo · 2018

21 min · 7 tracks · contemporary R&B

A vibrant fusion of contemporary R&B and pop, blending emotional vocals with lush instrumental backdrops.

Top tracks — play these first

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    별 바람 꽃 태양 — This track stands out with its intricate harmonies and uplifting lyrics about love blossoming like spring flowers, embodying the album's central theme of renewal.
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    Rude Boy — With its catchy hook and playful energy, Rude Boy showcases the group's ability to blend sass with smooth melodies, highlighting their vocal capabilities while maintaining an infectious groove.
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    봄타 — 봄타 captures the essence of spring through its bright instrumentation and dynamic vocals, making it a pivotal moment that reflects the album's overall celebration of new beginnings.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong vocal interplay and varied tempos, contributing to its engaging sound.

What we noticed

  • The first track serves as a brief intro, setting a reflective tone before the upbeat tempo of the second track kicks in.
  • Vocal harmonies are layered throughout, with each member taking turns on lead lines, creating a dynamic interplay.
  • Several tracks feature shifts in tempo and mood, particularly noticeable in 'Rude Boy', which contrasts with the preceding songs.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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

  • vibrant afternoon energy
  • short bursts of joy
  • playful sing-along moments
  • emotional highs and lows

Maybe skip if you

  • slow, drawn-out listening experiences
  • preference for long tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 7, 2018, Yellow Flower is Mamamoo's second studio album, following their successful debut Melting in 2016. At this point in their career, the group was solidifying their reputation for vocal prowess and genre versatility, building on the momentum of previous hits to explore more personal themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Sister· Red Velvet· Ailee

Tracklist

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

  • 1 겨울에서 봄으로 (intro) 0:24
  • 2 별 바람 꽃 태양 3:44
  • 3 별이 빛나는 밤 3:32
  • 4 덤덤해지네 3:30
  • 5 Rude Boy 3:11
  • 6 봄타 3:50
  • 7 칠해줘 3:38

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