![]() ![]() On FREEZE, TXT traffic in extremes and, as a result, their stronger tracks are stronger than ever before. Akin to those of the title track, Taehyun’s demi growls – aided by the rest of the members’ harmonies – also make for a clear standout vocally.Īs we advance in the story, The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE illustrates that the world TXT sings of is not as magical as it was during their debut. There’s struggle and there’s chaos – both in the symbolic story TXT is weaving and in the real-life growth of a group that has experienced a great amount of success in a fairly short period of time, one that has also been shaped by a global pandemic. With its cheeky, clappy one-liners and clinky base, “Frost” is described as hybrid pop. ![]() Hueningkai admitted he aimed for a “carefree and moving vibe” when working on the track. Last but not least are “Dear Sputnik” and “Frost.” Produced partly by Hueningkai based on an existing demo, the former is TXT’s most experimental offering to date, toeing the line of alt-rock and pop-punk. Upon seeing the tracklist, most MOAs would have made the connection between this track and MAGIC's "New Rules," and the quintet made the callback explicit during their comeback show, also held on May 31. Merging dance-pop with funky guitar riffs and a sprinkle of rap, “No Rules” is a serotonin boost compounded by killer choreo. The most up-tempo song of the bunch is hands down “No Rules” with its no-frills, feel-good fun. ![]() Nonetheless, it still has that quintessential TXT flair that makes it work. ![]() Like the song says, it’s fifty-fifty, and it might not hit with those who have a particular disdain for autotune. The track’s use of autotune is the very definition of potent. Penned by the members, minus Soobin, “밸런스 게임” (translated literally as “balance game”) is a heavy-bass number, rife with gaming references that is – as made evident by its English title, “What if I had been that PUMA” – one big nod to ETERNITY's “PUMA.” Much like the dichotomies and dilemmas the song speaks about, it is perhaps the most polarizing song on the album. As Soobin put it during the showcase, this song is all about “small happiness that comes from mean thoughts,” and he leaned heavily into wordplay for the lyrics. But the sweet melodies sugarcoat a darker message, which is hinted at in the Korean title. “소악행,” or “Ice Cream,” on the other hand, is childhood nostalgia served in a funky pop cup. A playful pop number about heartbreak that’s both boppy and snappy, it's the bass line and the members’ more prominent head voices that take the spotlight here. Highlighting each members’ stunning visuals that will capture the hearts of listeners in their teens along with their skills in writing music and lyrics, TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s new album is sure to further cement their status as one of today’s hottest group.The third track on the album, “Magic,” is the group’s first full English song – aside from the English version of “Cat & Dog” – and was intended as a gift for international fans, Yeonjun said during their media showcase. There are six tracks in the album including the opening track “Drama” title track “Can’t You See Me?” a remake of “Fairy of Shampoo” first song written by the five members, “Maze in the Mirror” “PUMA” with unique lyrics and “Eternally” that exudes an experimental vibe. While they struggle with reality and rifts sometimes appear among them, the narrative encapsulates their hope that their time together will last eternally. “Dream Chapter: ETERNITY”, following their debut album “Dream Chapter: STAR” and their first full-length album “Dream Chapter: MAGIC” tells the story of young boys’ experiences meeting friends who are different yet alike. With ten “New Artist” awards already under its belt, TOMORROW X TOGETHER will release its second EP album on May 18. ![]()
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