ROCK-STAR [ROCK VER.] [Barnes & Noble Exclusive]

by Stray Kids

Overview

Already scoring a hit in 2023 with 5-Star, South Korean boy band Stray Kids manage to outdo themselves with their 13th EP, Rock-Star. Living up to the title, this is a star-making collection for a group already firing on all cylinders, bringing an almost unbearable energy with yet another collection of hybrid dance anthems that are boosted by muscular, swaggering rap attacks. Though there are faint hints of their contemporaries, Rock-Star sets Stray Kids apart from the pack with sheer production thrills and unrivaled delivery. Take lead track "MEGAVERSE," for example: pounding through the cranium, electro-noize gives way to robotic aggression, breakneck bars, a soul-lifting pre-chorus, and a gut-shaking drop that's punctuated by booming group "woofs" that might make listeners feel like flipping a table or kicking through a wall. "LALALALA" (both its original and "Rock" versions) and "COMFLEX" aim for similar results. The skittering "BLIND SPOT" and "Social Path" (featuring Japanese vocalist LiSA) add pop-punk energy to the mix, while "Cover Me" and "Leave" serve as this effort's catch-your-breath moments. With their honed brand of maximalist pop, Stray Kids have done it again. Upon release, the set topped charts in South Korea, Japan, and the U.S., breaking into the Top Three in Australia, France, and Germany. ~ Neil Z. Yeung

Product Details

Release Date:	11/10/2023
Label:	Imperial / Jyp Entertainment / Republic
UPC:	0196922597633
Rank:	2554

Tracks

1. MEGAVERSE
2. LALALALA
3. BLIND SPOT
4. COMFLEX
5. Cover Me
6. Leave
7. Social Path [Korean Ver.]
8. LALALA [Rock Ver.]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Stray Kids   Primary Artist,Vocals (Background)
Lisa   Featured Artist
LiSA   Featured Artist
Nickko Young   Guitar
Millionboy   Bass,Drums,Synthesizer
3Racha   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Willie Weeks   Arranger,Composer,Programming,Instrumentation
Luis Bacque   Composer
J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul"   Producer
Jimmy Jeong   Executive Producer
Bang Chan   Composer
Han   Composer
Kevin Gomringer   Composer
Tim Gomringer   Composer
Cubeatz   Arranger,Instrumentation
Changbin   Composer
Versachoi   Arranger,Composer,Programming,Instrumentation
Nickko Young   Arranger,Composer,Instrumentation
Millionboy   Arranger,Composer,Programming
JUN2   Arranger,Composer,Programming
Shannen Song   Direction
Hyunjin   Composer
3Racha   Arranger,Composer,Engineer,Lyricist,Programming,Instrumentation