SHINee’s TAEMIN releases his fourth mini album, Guilty, via SM Entertainment [AVAILABLE HERE]. His first solo comeback in over two years is a sonic journey of moods – dancing between guilt, hopefulness, heartbreak, and contentment.
The dark title track “Guilty” paints a picture of a selfish love, where the protagonist hurts the other person as their own way of loving. Backed by a luxurious, 30-piece string orchestra and TAEMIN’s signature killer vocals that flutter effortlessly between falsetto and hushed spoken word parts, this dramatic track pairs perfectly with his previous releases like “Criminal.” Watch the music video for “Guilty” HERE.
The six-track mini album also features “The Rizzness,” a self-confident hip-hop track that encourages listeners to drown out the opinion of others by listening to your own voice. The mellow hip-hop based track “She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not” evokes a sense of loneliness, while “Not Over You” is a moody alt-pop track harmonizing dreamy chords with rhythmic drums and profound vocals that hears TAEMIN singing about a broken heart unable to accept the end of a great love. On “Night Away,” TAEMIN paints a romantic picture of intimate moments spent with a loved one over ethereal synths, and gentle guitar chords. “Blue” is a hopeful closer, hued by TAEMIN’s delicate yet strong vocals that soar over an emotive production.
Known as the “Idol of Idols,” the multi award-winning artist TAEMIN has released three full-length albums and four mini albums – each release propelled by standout performances that have cemented the star’s place in K-Pop history.
Prior to the release of Guilty, TAEMIN performed a solo set at Crypto.com Arena for KCON LA in August, rounding out a bumper summer for the trailblazing K-Pop group SHINee. They marked their 15th anniversary with the release of their latest album, HARD, in June and kicked off a three-night concert in Seoul, followed by a headline performance at KPOP LUX SBS Super Concert in Madrid.
Guilty tracklist:
- Guilty
- The Rizzness
- She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not
- Not Over You
- Night Away
- Blue
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