Obsession (Exo album) explained

Obsession
Type:studio
Cover:Exo - Obsession.png
Caption:Digital cover
Artist:Exo
Recorded:2019
Studio:SM Studios, Seoul, South Korea
Genre:
Length:34:08
Language:Korean
Label:
Producer:Lee Soo-man
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Obsession (stylized in all caps) is the sixth studio album by South Korean boy band Exo. It was released on November 27, 2019, by SM Entertainment. The album was released for pre-order on November 1, and is available in three versions: EXO, X-EXO,[1] and OBSESSION, which was released on December 4.[2] Obsession was Exo's first album to be promoted as a six-member group, as members Xiumin and D.O. were undergoing mandatory military service, and member Lay was promoting his solo activities in China.[3] It was also the last album to contain a Chinese version of the title track.

Background and release

Obsession is the band's sixth Korean studio album and seventh overall. The album features 10 songs including the lead single, "Obsession".[4] It follows the band's most recent studio album repackage Love Shot, released in December 2018.[3] The album is the band's first release without members Xiumin and D.O., who were completing their mandatory military service.[5] [6]

Songs

The title track "Obsession" is described as a hip hop dance song featuring repeating spell-like vocal samples and a prominent heavy beat. The album features 10 tracks in a variety of genres.[7] "Trouble" is a dance song that contains various genre elements like trap and reggae. The lyrics are about falling for one deeply and having no exit. "Jekyll" is a dance pop song with heavy drums, 808 bass along with dynamic vocal composition and transformation. The song's lyrics express an internal conflict with one's alter ego in an impactful way.[8] "Groove" is a song about lovers sharing affectionate feelings as if they were crossing reality & dream through dancing. The song features strings and flute instrumentation with a rhythmical chorus.

"Ya Ya Ya" is a hip hop dance song with lyrics expressing the belief that love begins in a single moment. The song has heavy 808 bass and an addictive chorus, featuring sampling from SWV's song "You're the One" (1996).[9] "Baby You Are" is a dance pop song with a romantic vibe and elements of folk instrumentation. The lyrics tell a story about the exciting moment of love at first sight.[10] "Non Stop" is a dance-funk song with lyrics romanticizing the unstoppable love between two people. The song features prominent brass and guitar instrumentation.

Promotion

On November 29, the band held their comeback showcase titled Exo The Stage, where they performed the lead single "Obsession" for the first time.[11]

Accolades

Billboard ranked Obsession the 4th best K-pop album of 2019[12] while Brunch Magazine also included it in their list of the best K-pop albums of the year.[13] MTV included "Baby You Are" in their list of the best K-pop b-sides of 2019[14] and BuzzFeed mentioned "Groove" in their year-end list of K-pop releases that helped defined the year.[15]

Year! scope="col"
Organization AwardResult
2020Gaon Chart Music AwardsAlbum of the Year – 4th Quarter[16]
Top Kit Seller of the Year

Track listing

Notes

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2019)Peak
position
Australian Digital Albums (ARIA)[17] 22
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[18] 20
Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)[19] 72
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[20] 1

Year-end charts

Release history

CountryDateFormatLabel
South KoreaNovember 27, 2019
United States
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Notes and References

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  2. Web site: 엑소 (EXO) 6집 – OBSESSION [OBSESSION ver.]]. yes24. ko. November 18, 2019. November 18, 2019. December 22, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191222124653/http://m.yes24.com/Goods/Detail/83491896. live.
  3. Web site: 엑소의 귀환, 정규 6집 'OBSESSION' 11월 27일 발매. Naver. ko. November 1, 2019. November 1, 2019. November 1, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191101013938/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000196570. live.
  4. Web site: Pre-Order – EXO The 6th Album 'OBSESSION'. SM Global Shop. en. November 2, 2019. November 2, 2019. November 11, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201111220808/https://smglobalshop.com/collections/new-product-for-main/products/pre-order-exo-the-6th-album-obsession. live.
  5. Web site: [단독] 엑소 디오(도경수), 7월 1일 육군 현역 자원입대 ]. ko . May 30, 2019 . . November 1, 2019 . June 7, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190607194007/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20190530103832832 . live .
  6. Web site: 엑소 시우민 '5-10분 남겨둔 채 훈련소로 향하는 시우민이 탄 차량'[포토엔HD] ]. ko . May 7, 2019 . Newsen . November 1, 2019 . May 13, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190513053937/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201905071449583510 . live .
  7. Web site: '왕의 귀환' 엑소, 27일 정규 6집 발매 "타이틀곡 'Obsession'" . ko . November 11, 2019 . Naver . November 11, 2019 . June 10, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200610231206/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000201357 . live .
  8. Web site: 엑소 백현, 판타지 비주얼VS거친 눈빛…강렬한 변신 예고 . ko . November 18, 2019 . Hankyung . November 18, 2019 . November 18, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191118055141/https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/2019111839284 . live .
  9. Web site: '컴백 D-7' 엑소 첸, 티저 이미지 공개..."절제 카리스마vs마성의 눈빛" . ko . November 19, 2019 . Chosun . November 19, 2019 . November 20, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191120095440/http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2019/11/20/2019112001005.html . live .
  10. Web site: 엑소, 정규 6집 수록곡 'Baby You Are' 'Non Stop'으로 로맨틱 선사 . ko . November 22, 2019 . Hankyung . November 23, 2019 . November 23, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191123004347/https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/2019112252554 . live .
  11. Web site: 엑소, '옵세션' 발매 기념 오프라인 이벤트 진행 . ko . November 19, 2019 . Hankyung . November 19, 2019 . March 1, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200301024009/https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/2019111967844 . live .
  12. December 31, 2019 . The 25 Best K-pop Albums of 2019: Critics' Picks . live . . https://web.archive.org/web/20211218183352/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/the-25-best-k-pop-albums-of-2019-critics-picks-8547186/ . December 18, 2021 . December 31, 2019.
  13. Web site: January 6, 2020 . The 10 best K-pop albums in 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200225183659/https://brunch.co.kr/@johnnybluessy/32 . February 25, 2020 . January 19, 2020 . Brunch Magazine.
  14. Web site: Bell . Crystal . December 27, 2019 . The Best K-pop B-sides of 2019, From Twice to BTS . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20191227051006/http://www.mtv.com/news/3150475/best-k-pop-b-sides-2019-bts-twice-list/ . December 27, 2019 . December 27, 2019 . MTV.
  15. Web site: January 1, 2020 . 30 Songs That Helped Define K-Pop in 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200102082800/https://www.buzzfeed.com/sarahhan/best-k-pop-songs-of-2019 . January 2, 2020 . January 2, 2020 . BuzzFeed.
  16. Web site: Lee . Ha-na . January 8, 2020 . ko:방탄소년단 3관왕 인기 입증, 청하·엑소·세븐틴·벤 2관왕(종합)[2020 가온차트] . Bulletproof Boy Scouts 3 crowns proved popular, Chungha, Exo, Seventeen, Ben 2 crowns (general) [2020 Gaon Chart] . https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202001081801042510 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200108143629/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202001081801042510 . January 8, 2020 . January 8, 2020 . Newsen . ko.
  17. Web site: ARIA Australian Top 50 Digital Albums. Australian Recording Industry Association. December 2, 2019. November 30, 2019. November 30, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191130115820/http://cdn.aria.com.au/pdfs/2F04027AC9334C6FAA45087871CD317AE733994D9960F8D40566266929F3F54A/ARIA%20Digital%20Albums%20Chart.pdf?seq=26. live.
  18. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot Albums 2019/12/9. Billboard Japan. ja. December 4, 2019. March 10, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200310222112/http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot_albums&year=2019&month=12&day=9. live.
  19. Web site: Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100). lt. AGATA. December 6, 2019. December 6, 2019. March 10, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200310055948/https://www.agata.lt/lt/naujienos/savaites-klausomiausi-w49/. live.
  20. Web site: Gaon Album Chart – Week 48, 2019. Gaon Chart. ko. December 5, 2019. February 3, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150203005818/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=48&hitYear=2019&termGbn=week. live.
  21. Web site: 2019년 Album Chart. Gaon. January 10, 2020. February 3, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150203005818/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2019&hitYear=2019&termGbn=year. live.

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