Chapter 8 (g.o.d album)
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| Studio album by g.o.d | ||||
| Released | July 8, 2014 | |||
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| Length | 52:32 (original) | |||
| Label | SidusHQ, CJ E&M | |||
| Producer | Duble Sidekick, Kim Tae-woo | |||
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Chapter 8 is the eighth studio album by South Korean pop music group g.o.d. It was released to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their debut and mark their reunion as a five-man group after nearly a decade of hiatus.
The album contains 14 tracks, three of which are instrumentals. The introductory track is an orchestral medley of the group's most famous hits and was recorded by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra. The first track "An Ordinary Day" was originally released after Yoon Kye-sang's departure and was re-arranged by the original composer and re-recorded to include him. It was intentionally termed the "original version" as the re-recorded version was sung by the "complete" five-man group, referencing Yoon's return.
"Sky Blue Promise" was the second single pre-released and samples and references two of the group's most famous hits from their third album: "One Candle" and "Sky Blue Balloon" (하늘색 풍선). The title is a reference to their fandom color sky blue. The song follows the humorous style of "Sky Blue Balloon" and satirizes their own journey from newly-debuted young pop stars to middle-aged experienced sunbaes ("seniors") in the entertainment industry, referencing Park Jin-young ("JYP") whom they worked with closely during their early days and the reality show Dad! Where Are We Going?, a nod to member Kim Tae-woo becoming a father.
"Saturday Night" was one of three songs for which a music video was released. It alludes to "Friday Night", a hit song from g.o.d's second album, especially the funk rhythm and lyrics. At the end of the video, the members dance the choreography of various past hit songs.
Bold tracks are noted as the promotional tracks of the album.
Prior to the album's release, two songs were pre-released as promoted singles. "The Lone Duckling" was released on May 7, 2014. All proceeds from the song were donated to those affected by the Sewol ferry accident. "Sky Blue Balloon" was released as a digital single at noon on July 1, 2014 (KST). The music videos for "Sky Blue Balloon", "Saturday Night" and "The Story of Our Lives" were uploaded on YouTube by CJ E&M.
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