| Precious | ||||
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| Released | October 22, 2021 | |||
| Genre | R&B, alternative R&B, soft pop | |||
| Length | 28:03 | |||
| Label | AOMG | |||
| Sogumm chronology | ||||
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Precious is the second studio album of South Korean singer-songwriter Sogumm. It was released on October 22, 2021, through AOMG. It was later nominated for Best R&B Album at the Korean Music Awards.
Background
In an interview with Bandwagon Asia, Sogumm spoke on the album's creative direction. [1]
I focused on popularity for the music, and artistry for the visuals. I thought the gap between music and visuals would express the confusion that I'm going through, and such imbalance has impacted not only my music but also my relationship with people. I thought it's important to explain and express what I want.
Release
On October 18, 2021, AOMG revealed an image of an unknown figure between trees marked with a red circle through its social media. On the next day, it released a "card news" article that called the figure in the picture "Jangchung-dong white cloth". [2] On October 20, it revealed the album cover and preview video. [3]
Music and lyrics
The album starts with the mellow "Precious" and builds up to the "heady" dance-hip-hop mix "My Time Is Gold". [4] The fuzz guitar riff of "Complex" quickly changes the mood of the track and creates tension. [5] Lyrically, Sogumm is straightfoward with her lover without thinking too much. [6] She talks about saying goodbye to her loved ones on "So Soon" and sings about jealousy and love on a trap beat on "My Love". [7]
Critical reception
Therese Reyes of Vice wrote that the album is "well thought out but still folky and freeform, like it came from a pure desire to depict deep emotions through sound." [4] Jo Ji-hwan of Tonplein commented that Sogumm succeeded in making unique and fun songs. [5] Rhythmer wrote that she created familiar yet new R&B music by properly combining Sobrightttttttt's avant-garde sound with public appeal. [6]
Year-end lists
| Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhythmer | 10 Best Korean R&B Albums of 2021 | 2 | [6] |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korean Music Awards | 2022 | Best R&B Album | Nominated | [8] |
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Sogumm; all music is composed by Sogumm, Glowingdog
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Precious" | 2:26 | ||
| 2. | "Complex" (컴플렉스) | 3:23 | ||
| 3. | "Prescription" (처방전) | 3:26 | ||
| 4. | "Do I Have Your Love?" | 3:46 | ||
| 5. | "Fairytale" | 3:20 | ||
| 6. | "The Person from Yesterday" (어제 그 사람) | 3:29 | ||
| 7. | "So Soon" (아니 벌써) | 3:06 | ||
| 8. | "My Love" (내 사랑) | 2:22 | ||
| 9. | "My Time Is Gold" (featuring Omega Sapien) | Omega Sapien | Omega Sapien | 2:40 |
| Total length: | 28:03 | |||
References
- ^ Basbas, Franchesca (October 22, 2021). "Asia Spotlight: Korean singer-songwriter Sogumm on challenging herself, finding her dream, and working on her "mysterious" album 'Precious'". Bandwagon Asia.
- ^ Kim, Ji-ha (October 20, 2021). "AOMG 공식 SNS에 '장충동 흰 보자기' 등장" ['Jangchung-dong white cloth' appears on AOMG official SNS]. TV Daily (in Korean).
- ^ Choi, Na-yeong (October 21, 2021). "AOMG 장충동 흰 보자기, 정체 밝혀졌다" [AOMG Jangchung-dong white cloth, identity revealed]. Osen (in Korean).
- ^ a b Reyes, Therese (December 17, 2021). "Sogumm's Song "Prescription" Is a Tender Message to Her Future Self, and a Musical Cure for Listeners". Vice.
- ^ a b "온음 2021 총결산 : 후보 목록" [Tonplein 2021 wrap-up: list of nominees]. Tonplein (in Korean). December 31, 2021.
- ^ a b c "2021 국내 알앤비/소울 앨범 베스트 10" [2021 Domestic R&B/Soul Albums Best 10]. Rhythmer (in Korean). December 29, 2021.
- ^ "소금의 요리조리 (sogumm's Yorizori) / LP [Precious]". AOMGOFFICIAL. YouTube. October 28, 2021.
- ^ "sogumm [Precious]". Korean Music Awards (in Korean).