Wishes is the first studio album by South Korean vocal group Voisper. It was released on November 20, 2018, by Evermore Music and distributed by NHN Bugs. The quartet worked on the album for a year; a series of a singles were released between the album's development, two of which—"Missing U" and "I Believe"—were included on the physical disc as the final two tracks.
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| Released | November 20, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2017–2018 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 45:59 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
| Label | Evermore Music | |||
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Wishes and its lead single "Goodbye to Goodbye" were concurrently released. Voisper held a showcase for the album and the group began promoting the record by performing on music chart programs across various television networks.
Background and recording
editIn crafting Wishes, Kangsan wanted to demonstrate the distinction in Voisper's maturity between its formation in high school to the members' ages as they approach their mid-20s.[1] The album was conceived and completed within the span of one year, exceeding the anticipated completion timeline by three to four months. Various tracks were re-recorded to "improve their completeness". In revising the track "Break Up", Daegwang sang in a higher tone than originally intended.[2] Kwangho made the effort to sing in numerous vocal tones throughout the album. Leading up to the recording of "Greetings", Choonggi came down with a cold, which he attributes to being able to deliver a vocal performance better suited for the song's sentiment.[1]
Music structure
editAn R&B album, Wishes incorporates pop, pop rock, and soul pop into its sound. Lyrically, the album's themes revolve around experiences of youth: life and memories, love and partings, and dreams and hopes.[3] The record opens with "Ordinary Words", a love story with "warm and appealingly heavy" vocals. It is followed by "Goodbye to Goodbye", a ballad that consists of "strong harmonies". A song about pursuing one's passion and the "positive energy" from the weather, "Fine Day" incorporates elements of rock music.[3][4] "Left Hand, Right Hand" is an R&B ballad.[4] "Break Up" deals with bearing the feelings of ending a relationship.[3]
In "Greetings", the narrator laments the occasional desire to contact a former partner.[3] Written by members Kangsan and Choonggi, the former stated that the track describes the "bitter feelings" which stem from the situation.[5] "Memory" is an R&B ballad.[4] A song targeting couples, "Christmas Talk" is a "tender" love song with "sweet" vocals for the Christmas season.[3][4] "Reminiscence Collection" utilizes a "trendy" arrangement and "Can't Let the Curtain Fall" delivers a message of hope.[3] Kangsan sought to pen a song with relatable lyrics.[1] The album closes with a pair of mid-tempo R&B tracks; "I Believe" is a "soulful" song influenced by Motown and "Missing U" is about "warm recollections" of a former love.[6][7]
Release and promotion
editPreceding the release of the album, "Missing U" and "I Believe" were digitally distributed as stand-alone singles in January and August 2018, respectively.[6][7] Having debuted two years and eight months earlier, Wishes was reported as Voisper's first studio album on November 7. A portrait of the quartet and individual members were published alongside the announcement.[8] A lyric teaser image for each member of the group was published two days later.[9] "Goodbye to Goodbye" was revealed as the lead single.[10] A highlight medley of the album tracks was shared on November 14.[4] A music video teaser for "Goodbye to Goodbye" was uploaded four days prior to the album's release date.[11]
Hosted by MC Dingdong, Voisper held a showcase for Wishes one hour prior to its release at the Ilchi Art Hall in Cheongdam-dong, a ward in the Gangnam District of Seoul.[12][13] The album and music video for "Goodbye to Goodbye" were simultaneously released on November 20.[14] The group began promoting the single later that day by performing it on SBS MTV's music chart show The Show.[15] Voisper made a followup performance on KBS2's Music Bank.[16]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ordinary Words" (세상에서 가장 흔한 말; Sesangeseo Gajang Heunhal Mal) | Kiggen, Kim Jin-sol, Jung Shin-hae | Kim Jin-sol | Kiggen, Kim Jin-sol | 4:05 |
| 2. | "Goodbye to Goodbye" | Lee Hyo-seok, Kang Han | Lee Hyo-seok | Reproject, Lee Hyo-seok | 3:53 |
| 3. | "Fine Day" (날씨가 좋다; Nalssiga Jota) | Kang Han | ZigZagNote | ZigZagNote | 3:25 |
| 4. | "Left Hand, Right Hand" (왼손, 오른손; Oenson, Oreunson) | Kang Han | Lee Hyo-seok | Song Seong-gyeong | 3:59 |
| 5. | "Break Up" | Kim Cheon-il | Kim Cheon-il | Park Dong-il, Choi Ga-ram | 3:59 |
| 6. | "Greetings" (작은 안부; Jageun Anbu) | Kim Kang-san, Min Choong-ki | Kim Kang-san, Min Choong-ki | Captain Planet | 4:01 |
| 7. | "Memory" (기억; Gieok) | ZigZagNote | ZigZagNote | ZigZagNote | 3:45 |
| 8. | "Christmas Talk" | Lee Shin-seong | Captain Planet | Captain Planet | 3:16 |
| 9. | "Reminiscence Collection" (추억 Collection; Chueok Collection) | Gamdongis, ROZ, Seo Jae-ha | Gamdongis, ROZ, Seo Jae-ha | Gamdongis, ROZ, Seo Jae-ha | 3:42 |
| 10. | "Can't Let the Curtain Fall" (가야만 해; Gayaman Hae) | Kim Kang-san, Lee Seung-eun, Aivan | Kim Kang-san | Park Dong-il, Choi Ga-ram | 4:26 |
| 11. | "I Believe" (CD only) | Gamdongis, ROZ, Ki Hyeon-seok | Gamdongis, ROZ, Ki Hyeon-seok | Gamdongis, ROZ, Ki Hyeon-seok | 3:49 |
| 12. | "Missing U" (꺼내보면; Kkeonaebomyeon) (CD only) | Gamdongis, ROZ, Ki Hyeon-seok | Gamdongis, ROZ, Ki Hyeon-seok | Gamdongis, ROZ, Ki Hyeon-seok | 3:39 |
| Total length: | 45:59 | ||||
Charts
edit| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Gaon Album Chart[18] | 85 |
References
edit- ^ a b c 보이스퍼 미공개 B컷 포토 공개 & 직접 전하는 첫 정규앨범 [Wishes]. Genie (in Korean). Genie Music. November 20, 2018. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ Lee, Da-gyeom (November 20, 2018). [커튼콜] "'소확행' 그룹 되고파"...보이스퍼, 첫 정규에 담은 바람. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f Kim, Jong-hyo (November 20, 2018). 보이스퍼, 오늘(20일) 데뷔 2년8개월만 첫 정규앨범 발매 '믿고듣는 감성보컬돌'. Consumer Times (in Korean). Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e Jung, Ji-won (November 14, 2018). "전곡이 타이틀곡"…보이스퍼, 정규 1집 하이라이트 메들리 공개. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ Kim, Do-hyeong (November 20, 2018). 정대광 "소확행 주는 노래 부르는 그룹 되고 싶다". Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ a b Jang, Yeong-jun (August 2, 2018). 보이스퍼, 신곡 'I Believe'로 가요계 컴백 "깜짝 선물같은 곡". Kyeonggi Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ a b Kim, Su-gyeong (January 6, 2018). 보이스퍼, 2018년 첫 싱글 '꺼내보면' 발매. 10asia (in Korean). Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ Park, Su-in (November 7, 2018). 보이스퍼, 20일 컴백 확정 ‘데뷔 후 첫 정규앨범’(공식입장). Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ Yu, Byeong-cheol (November 9, 2018). 보이스퍼, 첫 정규앨범 'Wishes(위시스)' 의미심장 리릭 티저 공개. The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ Kim, Ha-jin (November 12, 2018). 보이스퍼, 첫 정규 음반 곡 목록 공개…"타이틀곡은 'Goodbye to Goodbye'". 10asia (in Korean). Korea Entertainment Media. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ Son, Jin-a (November 16, 2018). 보이스퍼, 'Goodbye to Goodbye'로 전할 공감 메시지. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ Kang, Gyeong-ju (November 20, 2018). MC 딩동, 보이스퍼 향해 '스키장돌'이라고 말한 이유는?. The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ Kim, Nara (November 20, 2018). 보이스퍼 "신곡 '굿바이 투 굿바이', 우리가 꿈꾸던 노래". MyDaily (in Korean). Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ Shin, Yeon-gyeong (November 20, 2018). 보이스퍼의 간절한 소망 '굿바이 투 굿바이' [MK컴백]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ Jang, Jin-ri (November 20, 2018). '더쇼' 아이즈원 '라비앙로즈'로 2주 연속 1위…한희준 컴백 [종합]. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ Shin, Yeon-gyeong (November 23, 2018). '뮤직뱅크' 보이스퍼, 명품 하모니로 가슴 울린 '굿바이 투 굿바이'. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ Wishes (liner notes). Voisper. Evermore Music. 2018. 1070084998.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ 2018년 47주차 Album Chart (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved November 29, 2018.