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17 CARAT
Pop · 2015 · 5 tracks · 16m

17 CARAT

SEVENTEEN

High-energy funk-pop and hip-hop that captures the frantic, joyful ambition of a thirteen-member debut. A self-produced explosion of rookie confidence.

May 29, 2015 · Pledis Entertainment

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17 CARAT is the sound of pure, unadulterated ambition. As a debut EP, it carries a specific kind of 'rookie' electricity: a mix of high-gloss production and the raw, slightly chaotic energy of thirteen performers trying to make their mark. The sonic palette is anchored by infectious funk-pop guitar riffs and heavy synth-bass, creating a foundation that is both danceable and surprisingly sophisticated for a self-produced effort. It feels like a summer day in a bustling city, filled with the noise of potential and the brightness of new beginnings.

Tracklist · 5 Tracks · 16m
01
Shining Diamond
3:23
02
아낀다
3:07
03
Ah Yeah
3:29
04
Jam Jam
3:25
05
20
3:23
Moments Worth Listening For
the way the funky guitar riff in Adore U locks in with the group's harmonized shout during the first chorus
the transition in Shining Diamond where the aggressive synth bass drops out for a soaring, melodic pre-chorus
the playful bridge of Jam Jam where the rap unit's rhythmic delivery mimics the sticky, repetitive nature of the title
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does 17 CARAT sound next to the rest of SEVENTEEN's catalogue?

Joyful+2.0σ

Joyful saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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