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Flower Bud
Pop · 2015

Flower Bud

GFRIEND

Bright, high-velocity dance-pop anchored by sweeping orchestral strings and surprisingly sharp electric guitar. A definitive document of the 'power innocence' era.

July 23, 2015 · Source Music (4)

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Flower Bud is the sonic equivalent of a sudden summer downpour that clears the air and leaves everything sparkling. It operates on a frequency of pure, unadulterated optimism, but it is backed by a musical complexity rarely seen in its genre peers. The album perfectly encapsulates the 'Power Innocence' concept: the vocals are sweet, youthful, and clear, yet the instrumentation is aggressive, featuring driving drum patterns and sophisticated orchestral stabs that feel cinematic in scope.

Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden transition from the delicate piano intro into the explosive synth and string hook of Me Gustas Tu.
The unexpected heavy rock guitar solo that rips through the bridge of the title track, adding a layer of grit.
The lush, multi-part vocal harmonies during the final chorus of My Buddy that emphasize the theme of sisterhood.
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 Flower Bud sound next to the rest of GFRIEND's catalogue?

Joyful+1.3σ

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

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