Continuum (Fly to the Sky album)
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| Released | May 20, 2014 | |||
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| Length | 38:21 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
| Label | H2MEDIA | |||
| Fly to the Sky chronology | ||||
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Continuum is the ninth studio album by South Korean R&B duo Fly to the Sky. It marks their first release since 2009 due to the members ventured into individual solo activities.
Overview
[edit]The album title was derived from the eponymous Latin word. It was conceived by member Brian as a statement that the duo had never disbanded despite numerous rumors and to reiterate their desire to continue making music together.[1]
Track listing
[edit]Bold tracks are noted as the promotional tracks of the album.[2]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Translated Title | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "You You You" (너를 너를 너를; Neoreul neoreul neoreul) | Lee Sang-in | Lee Sang-in[b] | 4:19 | |
| 2. | "Please Don't Call" (전화하지 말아요; Jeonhwahaji mal-ayo) | Jo Eun-hee | Shin In-soo[b] | 3:31 | |
| 3. | "Unknown Farewell (feat. Kim Na-young)" (알 수 없는 이별; Al su eomneun yibyeol) | Kim Se-jin,[b] Seo Jung-jin | A Confusing Breakup | 3:44 | |
| 4. | "Your Voice" (니목소리; Ni moksori) | 4:25 | |||
| 5. | "Like a Lie" (거짓말 같다; Geojitmal gatda) | Kim Eana | Jo Young-soo (ko) | 4:06 | |
| 6. | "You" (너; Neo) | 3:03 | |||
| 7. | "Even If Ten Years Pass" (십년이지나도; Sipnyeon ijinado) | Hwanhee | Years Apart | 3:49 | |
| 8. | "Kiss & Say Goodbye" | 4:05 | |||
| 9. | "So Cool" | 4:00 | |||
| 10. | "We" | 3:12 | |||
| Total length: | 38:21 | ||||
- ^[a] signifies a producer that has multiple song credits for the album.
- ^[b] signifies a composer who is also the arranger.
Release and reception
[edit]Continuum was released on May 20, 2014 at midnight (KST) and launched by members Brian and Hwanhee during the showcase at 8am.[3] The album debuted at #4 on the Gaon Album Chart.[4] Every track in the album charted on the Gaon Digital Chart, with the title track "You You You" (너를 너를 너를) totaling over a million downloads by the end of the year.
"You You You" achieved an "all kill", debuting at #1 on the Gaon Digital Chart and Billboard's Korea K-Pop Hot 100.[5][6] The accompanying music video for "You You You" was uploaded on YouTube.[7][8] The song won the R&B genre award at the 6th Melon Music Awards.[9]
English-language K-pop blog Seoulbeats.com described the album as "perfect for those days when you just aren’t “feeling” life, and need an emotional release".[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "플라이 투 더 스카이는 계속된다 그래서 컨티뉴엄". 10Asia (Korea Economic Daily) (in Korean). May 20, 2014.
- ^ "9집 CONTINUUM". Naver Music. Naver. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
- ^ "플라이 투 더 스카이, 다시 비상 '컨티뉴엄'". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). May 2, 2014.
- ^ "2014년 22주차 Album Chart" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association.
- ^ "[Weekly Idol] Fly to the Sky". unitedkpop.com. May 21, 2014.
- ^ "Fly To The Sky Topping Music Charts with "You You You" Six Consecutive Days". Soompi. May 24, 2014.
- ^ "[MV] FLY TO THE SKY(플라이 투 더 스카이) _ You You You(너를 너를 너를)". YouTube (1theK). May 19, 2014.
- ^ "플투스 '너를×3' 뮤비 여주인공, 누군가 했더니 '기황후' 바얀후투그". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). May 22, 2014.
- ^ "Winners from the '2014 MelOn Music Awards'!". allkpop.com. November 13, 2014.
- ^ ""Continuum" is Classic Fly to the Sky". seoulbeats.com. May 24, 2014.