Continuum (Fly to the Sky album)
| Continuum | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | May 20, 2014 | |||
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| Length | 38:21 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
| Label | H2MEDIA, LOEN Entertainment | |||
| 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 was their first release after five years of hiatus, during which both members ventured into individual solo activities.
Overview
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
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
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
- ^ "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.