"Dystopia: Lose Myself" (commonly referred to as "Lose Myself") is the fifth mini album released by Dreamcatcher. It was released on Aug 17, 2020 with "BOCA" serving as the title track.
The mini album features 4 physical versions: limited "S" being only first press, regular "H", "E", and limited "D" only available from pre-order. It is the second installment of the Dystopia Era.
Tracklist
- Intro
- BOCA Title Track
- Break The Wall
- Can't get you out of my mind
- Dear
- BOCA (Instrumental)
Background and Release[]
The group has been getting fans excited with new “Mystery Code” teasers on Instagram. DreamCatcher has a tradition of releasing these intriguing “Mystery Code” teasers as their first previews of a comeback, and they include clues about their next release.
In August 17 DreamCatcher make their comeback with new mini album “Dystopia : Lose Myself” and a music video for the title track “BOCA.”
Composed and written by Ollounder and LEEZ, “BOCA” meshes Moombahton with the rock genre that DreamCatcher is known for. Through this song, DreamCatcher closes the mouths of those who say hurtful things without taking responsibility for their words or feeling guilt.
Album Description[]
'The darkened tree of language'... Dreamcatcher's fifth mini-album '[Dystopia: Lose Myself]'
Dreamcatcher's new story comes to life on the Tree of Language.
One day, the 'Tree of Language' opened up to reveal nothing but black fruit. The world has become so full of hateful words that people have forgotten what they mean. The world has grown darker and darker. Now it's Dreamcatcher's turn to face it.
Dreamcatcher's fifth mini-album, 'Dystopia: Lose Myself', is a continuation of their first full-length album, 'Dystopia: The Tree Of Language'. As the title suggests, 'Lose Myself' is a reflection of a person who is gradually losing their own value.
While 'Dystopia: The Tree Of Language' was a new beginning to the story of the Dreamcatcher, 'Dystopia: Lose Myself' expands on that world and adds to its unique narrative.
The dictionary definition of 'dystopia' is 'anti-ideal'. It's a world shadowed by hateful words, and Dreamcatcher's own story. Dreamcatcher meets InSomnia around the world with a strong message amidst a fantasy story.
Dreamcatcher's message is not just a dream. It reflects the painful reality we live in today society. What makes Dreamcatcher's members cry in Dystopia so special is that it mirrors our own lives.
'검게 물든 언어의 나무'... 드림캐쳐의 다섯 번째 미니앨범 '[Dystopia : Lose Myself]'
드림캐쳐의 새로운 이야기가 '언어의 나무'에 맺힌다.
어느 날 검은 열매만이 잔뜩 열린 '언어의 나무'. 세상에는 서로를 상처주는 말들이 가득해지고, 사람들은 이제 자신이 어떤 말들을 쏟아내는지조차 잊어버렸다. 점점 어둠에 물들고 마는 세상. 이제 드림캐쳐가 그 세상과 마주할 차례다.
드림캐쳐의 다섯 번째 미니앨범 '[Dystopia : Lose Myself]'는 전작인 첫 정규앨범 '[Dystopia : The Tree of Language]'를 잇는 작품이다. 'Lose Myself'는 부제에서 확인할 수 있듯, 점차 가치를 잃어가는 나의 모습을 투영시킨 내용을 품고 있다.
'[Dystopia : The Tree of Language]'가 드림캐쳐가 선사하는 이야기의 새로운 시작이었다면, '[Dystopia : Lose Myself]'는 이러한 세계를 더욱 확장시키며 특별한 서사에 힘을 더한다.
'Dystopia'의 사전적 의미는 '反(반) 이상향'. 상처를 품은 언어로 인해 어둠으로 물든 세계와 드림캐쳐만의 이야기를 녹여냈다. 드림캐쳐는 판타지 스토리 속에서도 날카로운 메시지를 품고 전 세계 InSomnia를 만난다.
드림캐쳐의 메시지는 비단 판타지 속에 머무르지 않는다. 바로 지금, 우리가 살아가고 있는 아픈 현실을 반영하고 있기 때문이다. 'Dystopia' 속 드림캐쳐의 외침이 더욱 특별하게 다가오는 이유는, 바로 우리의 삶을 그대로 비추고 있기 때문은 아닐까. [1]Physical Album[]
Limited S Version[]
- PHOTOBOOK: 180p
- CD: 1p
- COVER CARD: 1p (out of 7)
- PHOTOCARD: 3p (out of 36)
- PHOTO STAND: 1p (out of 6)
- STICKER: 1p (out of 4)
- TRANSPARENT MOBILE: 1p
- TRANSPARENT BOOKMARK: 1p
- POSTER: 1p (pre-order only)
H & E Version[]
- PHOTOBOOK: 64p
- CD: 1p
- PHOTOCARD: 3p (out of 36)
- PHOTO STAND: 1p (out of 6)
- STICKER: 1p (out of 4)
- POSTER: 1p (pre-order only)
Limited D Version[]
- PHOTOBOOK: 64p
- CD: 1p
- PHOTOCARD: 2p (out of 12)
- PHOTO STAND: 1p (out of 6)
- STICKER: 1p (out of 4)
- POSTER: 1p (pre-order only)
Kihno[]
- AIR_KiT: 1p
- POSTCARD: 1p
- TITLE & CREDIT CARD: 1p
- PHOTOCARD: 24p
Charts[]
Weekly Charts[]
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| South Korean Albums (Gaon) | 3 |
Audio[]
Critical reception[]
The Album of the Year website, in its album review, stated that “overall, 'Dystopia: Lose Myself' is a typical Dreamcatcher project with a little change at the end, where her vocal abilities stand out on songs like 'Break The Wall "and" Can't get you out of my head "» He also pointed out that «" BOCA "is a good rock song as the group knows how to do very well, with a great melody from the pre-chorus and the voices of sUa, Yoohyeon and Siyeon. Gahyun's rap verse fits very well with the song and overall it's a very typical Dreamcatcher rock theme. "
Rio Alif of the Medium website said about the album that “with a strong voice and complex sound production from Ollounder and LEEZ, Dreamcatcher successfully extracts sounds from genres that are rarely seen in girl group songs and expands the limit of what a girl group from South Korea can do »
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Album Credits[]
Credits were taken from the photobook in the physical version of the album.
- Executive Producer: Lee Ju Won (이주원)
- Producing & Marketing: Dreamcatcher Company
- Creative Producer: Jo Dong Hyeon (조동현), Moon Seon Hye (문선혜)
- Music Producer: LEEZ, Ollounder
- Artist Managemnt & Promotion:
- Chief Manager: Hong Min Ho (홍민호)
- Manager: Han Pil Soo (한필수), Kim Ye Rim (김예림), Kim Min Woo (김민우)
- Public Relations: @Major7 Company
- Copyright Clearance: Kim Woo Ri (김우리)
- Marketing: Nam Yun Ji (남윤지), Park Yeon Su (박연수), Kim Hye Sook (김혜숙), Lee Geum Jun (이금준) @Major7 Company
- Fan Marketing: Jeon Soo Yeon (전수연), Lee Ha Yoon (이하윤)
- Media Contents: Beitna Kim (김빛나), Baek Ji Hye (백지혜), Heo Tae Hyuk (허태혁)
- International Bussiness: Bang A Nam (방아남)
- Financial Management: Kim Mi Jin (김미진), Kim Woo Ri (김우리)
- Artist Development: Kim Jong Su (김종수), Kim Kwang Woon (김광운), Kyeong Da Som (경다솜), Park Seon A (박선아)
- Engineer: Jeong Chang Hyun (정창현) @Happyface Studio
- Recording Engineer: Jeong Chang Hyun (정창현) @Happyface Studio
- Mixing Engineer: Kim Seok Min (김석민) @MAPPS Studio. Gu Jong Pil (구종필) @KLANG STUDIO
- Engineered For Mix: Jeong Yu Ra (정유라)
- Mastering Engineer: Kwon Nam Woo (권남우) @821 Sound Mastering
- Stylist: Song Ha Na (송하나)
- Hair: Eun Ji (은지), Ji Hye (지혜), So Yul (소율), Hee Seong (희성), Ji Yoon (지윤)
- Make up: Hye Jin (혜진), Go Eun (고은) Su Jeong (수정), Yeon Ju (연주), Ho Jeong (호정)
- Choreography: Hwang Soo Yeon (황수연), Kim Ki Yeon (김기연), Kang Seong Chan (강성찬)
- Music Video Director: Yoo Seung Yun (유성균) @Sunny Visual
- Album Photograph: @mu.gung (무궁화소녀), Kim Rin Young (김린용) @STUDIO RIN
- Light: Jeong Hyeon Woo (정현우)
- Assist by: Park Dong Il (박동일), Kim Yun Do (김윤도), Seo Won Ho (서원호)
- Album Design: REHUGME DESIGNLAB
- Printing: ARANA
