The way I see it, K-pop is dead. It became boring, repetitive, and unoriginal years ago. But throughout all these years Epik High is one of the few Korean groups that stays true to their own music, which is why I still support them to this day and buy their albums. (Seriously, which one of you jerkfaces still has my Pieces pt.1, it’s pissing me off!) Well, my copy of the Lovescream mini-album finally came in today. To be honest, I downloaded the entire album while back so I didn’t expect much when the package came in. But damn was I wrong…
Translations now available!!
Lovescream is a collaboration of songs and instrumentals that were silently composed before even making their 5th album, Pieces pt. 1. It’s a small contribution to the fans who stayed with them throughout all this time. The music video for 1분 1ì´ˆ (1 Minute 1 Second)(shown above) is very impressive as almost the entire video is playing in reverse. The song talks about how hard it is to let go of someone. Memories of the significant other keep coming back and it makes it harder to move on. It becomes harder to breathe, for one minute, or even one second.
You can’t tell in the picture, but the texture and print of the package has a nice glossy/waxy feel to it. The art is very grungy yet vibrant, but it’s only a small sample of what’s inside the package. Inside you’ll find an amazing 40-page booklet filled with photos, art, and other goodies that make you just want to say “whoa.” The booklet has a different feel from the cover packaging. It seems to be made from a type of recycled parchment paper. It’s also texturized and overall makes the grunge and watercolor look much more natural. The art direction inside this book incredible and inspiring, especially for a designer like myself. There are a lots of different messages inscribed in the art, both literally and emotionally. Tablo, Mithra, and DJ Tukutz have really outdone themselves and made buying this album worth every single penny (or won.)
Roughly translated by wassereis @ Soompi
These are MY photos. Please ASK before using them!
In no time 5 years passed and
the world became noisy.
I want to go back to one sheet of clean paper.
Compositions are minimal done, Verse with everyday expressions.
Arrangement contains less electronic sound and
analog sound, piano and string instruments placed in the core and it worked.
Listen In a comfortable room.
Epik High, 2008 fall
PS: Love kills.
I can’t return, not even for one minute or one second.
From left to right: Tablo, Mithra, DJ Tukutz
Tablo
“When my voice knocked, thanks for letting me become the door without walls.” - Tablo
Mithra Jin
“We all are in front of music like pure, unmelting snow.” - Mithra Jin
DJ Tukutz
“Before I become rich, I want to blaze up more.” - DJ Tuktz
“Here’s your souvenir,”
happy end of romeo and juliet
“As usual, this imaginative philosopher poet bard is frying big fish” -Utne Reader
Romance by Andrew Lang
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