To See the Next Part of the Dream
To See the Next Part of the Dream | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | February 23, 2021 | |||
Genre | Shoegaze,[1] emo, post-rock, lo-fi[2] | |||
Length | 61:37 | |||
Label | Self-released | |||
Producer | Parannoul | |||
Parannoul chronology | ||||
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To See the Next Part of the Dream is the second studio album by South Korean musician Parannoul. It was independently released on February 23, 2021.[3]
Background[]
As of May 2021, the person behind Parannoul remains anonymous, with none knowing their name, age, or whether the album was created with the help of any others.[1] The text accompanying the album's release on Bandcamp includes Parannoul talking of themselves as an “active loser,” “below average in height, appearance and everything else,” with “singing skills [that] are fucking awful”. The album includes themes of nostalgia and contains many references to the culture of the early 2000s, such as Welcome to the N.H.K., Goodnight Punpun, and All About Lily Chou-Chou.[1]
Critical reception[]
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Source | Rating |
Consequence of Sound | B+[2] |
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Pitchfork | 8.0/10[1] |
Grant Sharples of Consequence of Sound wrote that "Each song is its own exercise in catharsis, an instrumental foundation that gives Parannoul the liberty to drown their voice amidst the noise."[2] Ian Cohen of Pitchfork stated: "The ambitious and alluring music expertly captures the feeling of a sound so uncannily familiar that it truly feels like a dream."[1]
Track listing[]
All tracks written by Parannoul.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "아름다운 세상 (Beautiful World)" | 5:20 |
2. | "변명 (Excuse)" | 5:51 |
3. | "아날로그 센티멘탈리즘 (Analog Sentimentalism)" | 4:24 |
4. | "흰천장 (White Ceiling)" | 10:00 |
5. | "To See the Next Part of the Dream" | 5:07 |
6. | "격변의 시대 (Age of Fluctuation)" | 9:20 |
7. | "청춘반란 (Youth Rebellion)" | 7:00 |
8. | "엑스트라 일대기 (Extra Story)" | 2:59 |
9. | "Chicken" | 6:00 |
10. | "I Can Feel My Heart Touching You" | 5:36 |
Total length: | 61:37 |
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Cohen, Ian (25 March 2021). "파란노을 (Parannoul) - To See the Next Part of the Dream (album review)". Pitchfork. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Sharples, Grant (31 March 2021). "To See the Next Part of the Dream by 파란노을 (Parannoul) Is a Masterful Bandcamp Gem: Review". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
- ^ Devile, Chris (19 March 2021). "Stream Parannoul's Bedroom Shoegaze Blast To See The Next Part Of The Dream". Stereogum. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- ^ Jang, Joon Hwan (April 2021). "To See The Next Part Of The Dream". IZM (in Korean). Retrieved 3 April 2021.
External links[]
- 2021 albums
- Parannoul albums
- Korean-language albums
- Emo albums
- Lo-fi music albums