Genre: R&B/Soul, Kpop
Rating: 4/5
Review by: jct
After 4 years since his last album release, Ra.D returns with a mini-album entitled '작은 이야기 (Small Story)'. Even though it's been slightly over a decade since the release of his debut album, Ra.D's formula of passionate vocals and tasteful song production hasn't grown stale. Small Story proves that Ra.D is still a relevant and creative artist.
Tender & Caring
In this album, Ra.D decides to show his tender and caring sides with mainly R&B/ballads throughout the album unlike his previous works where there is also some R&B/hip hop. Most songs in this album are slow to mid-tempo ballads that are quite mellow. There are 3 tracks that are more upbeat and enjoyable, "Thank You Thank You", "To Friends", and "Trip For Me". However, they are all heartfelt songs with a simple message that grabs your attention. It is evident in songs such as "Thank You, Thank You" and especially, "To Friends", which is about someone consulting a friend on how to avoid a break-up due a small misunderstanding. He sings, "Rather than talking about who is right and who is wrong, try to think about what is right and what is wrong. I, too, know it's not easy. Love is not always as we expect it to be." And he continues, "With just one step back, slowly we can go to each other and try to think about it again."
Most of the time, Ra.D composes and produces his own songs. However, in this album, he chose to involve the artists in his management, Realcollabo, to participate including d.ear, Brother Su, and CHEEZE, which is not bad at all.
Overall, this is definitely a solid R&B album.
Track List:
01. 고마워 고마워 (Thank You, Thank You)
02. 오랜만이죠 (feat. 신지수) (It's been a long time feat. Sin Ji Soo)
03. 친구들에게 (To Friends)
04. I Cry When You Cry
05. 가리워진 길 (Ra.D Rmx) (Hidden road)
06. 날 위한 여행 (Trip for me)
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