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Continuum (Fly to the Sky album)

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Continuum
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 20, 2014
Genre
Length38:21
LanguageKorean
LabelH2MEDIA
Fly to the Sky chronology
Decennium
(2009)
Continuum
(2014)
Love & Hate
(2015)

Continuum is the ninth studio album by South Korean R&B duo Fly to the Sky. It marks their first release since 2009 due to the members ventured into individual solo activities.

Overview

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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

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Bold tracks are noted as the promotional tracks of the album.[2]

No.TitleLyricsMusicTranslated TitleLength
1."You You You" (너를 너를 너를; Neoreul neoreul neoreul)Lee Sang-inLee Sang-in[b] 4:19
2."Please Don't Call" (전화하지 말아요; Jeonhwahaji mal-ayo)Jo Eun-heeShin 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-jinA Confusing Breakup3:44
4."Your Voice" (니목소리; Ni moksori)   4:25
5."Like a Lie" (거짓말 같다; Geojitmal gatda)Kim EanaJo Young-soo (ko) 4:06
6."You" (너; Neo)   3:03
7."Even If Ten Years Pass" (십년이지나도; Sipnyeon ijinado)Hwanhee Years Apart3:49
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

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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

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  1. ^ "플라이 투 더 스카이는 계속된다 그래서 컨티뉴엄". 10Asia (Korea Economic Daily) (in Korean). May 20, 2014.
  2. ^ "9집 CONTINUUM". Naver Music. Naver. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
  3. ^ "플라이 투 더 스카이, 다시 비상 '컨티뉴엄'". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). May 2, 2014.
  4. ^ "2014년 22주차 Album Chart" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association.
  5. ^ "[Weekly Idol] Fly to the Sky". unitedkpop.com. May 21, 2014.
  6. ^ "Fly To The Sky Topping Music Charts with "You You You" Six Consecutive Days". Soompi. May 24, 2014.
  7. ^ "[MV] FLY TO THE SKY(플라이 투 더 스카이) _ You You You(너를 너를 너를)". YouTube (1theK). May 19, 2014.
  8. ^ "플투스 '너를×3' 뮤비 여주인공, 누군가 했더니 '기황후' 바얀후투그". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). May 22, 2014.
  9. ^ "Winners from the '2014 MelOn Music Awards'!". allkpop.com. November 13, 2014.
  10. ^ ""Continuum" is Classic Fly to the Sky". seoulbeats.com. May 24, 2014.
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