Words cannot express the joy of Cassies around the world when JYJ released their latest album In Heaven, but numbers can. As soon as In Heaven was released for online downloads via music websites on September 15th 2011, it rocketed to the top of most music charts. And to top that off, their album pre-orders hit 300,000 copies on the first day itself! This is an incredible feat for these artists who managed to sell so well despite not being able to appear on broadcasts and make public appearances due to their ongoing suit against their ex-company.
The album is very much the essence of JYJ as all the tracks are composed, arranged or written in some way by either one of the members. Breaking away from their previous company did many great things for JYJ, as they are able to unleash their creativity freely and set themselves apart from the other idol groups in the market by their having their own distinctive sound as well as impressive vocals.
The album starts off with the first single Get Out, an upbeat tune that gets you up and dancing. The magic in this track lies in the emotions conveyed by the members’ voices, you get the angst vibe straightaway just by listening to the chorus.
My favourite part of the song is ‘Modu da bye bye~ sarangdo / modu da bye bye~ ujeongdo’ which means ‘Bye bye to everything / Bye bye to love and everything else even friendship’, shows the depth of the relationship that the person is turning back against. I also love how the song starts off with piano notes, which is one of JYJ’s trademarks. Do check out the dance choreography as well as Jaejoong’s Porsche, Junsu’s Maserati and Yoochun’s Ferrari making a cameo in the music video for Get Out!
The second track is the title track In Heaven, which features a narration at the start by actress Kim Jong Eun. Hauntingly beautiful is how I would describe this amazing piece by Jaejoong. The repetitive piano sounds throughout the song and the members’ harmonization is marvellous and places it as the best Korean song I’ve ever heard for the whole of this year.
The chorus gets to you after a spin, ‘Gajima tteo najima / Nae gyeothe isseojul suneun eobtni /Geojitmal da geojitmal / Jeonhyeo deulijiga anha / Saranghae neol saranghae / Han madi boyeojul suneun eobtni / Saranghae neol saranghae / Tto dashi saranghae jugettni’ meaning ‘Don’t go, Don’t leave me / Can’t you stay by my side / Lies, all lies / Everything, I can’t hear / I love you, You, I love / Can’t you show me (just) one word / I love you, You, I love / Will you love me once more?’
Dedicated to Jaejoong’s friend Park Yong Ha who committed suicide, it deals with a person’s grief and disbelief of the death of a love one. In the music video, the song is portrayed as a love song since it features Junsu and Song Jihyo as a couple who are separated by death but is given a second chance at loving again. Do check out the music video for In Heaven!
The third track is Fallen Leaves, which was previously on Their Rooms: Music Essay album.
Boy’s Letter is next on the track list, and is another wonderful track that comes off as a very soothing and easy listening. The lyrics are very sincere and grateful, and dedicated towards the fans for the love that they have showed them. Junsu’s vocals shine brightly in the second part of this song, and it is a pleasure to hear the harmonization of the members’ voices on this one too. Here’s an audio clip of Boy’s Letter!
Mission, I.D.S. (Ideal Scenario) and Pierrot are next up, and are also previously released tracks.
Up next is You're, which is an uplifting tune typical of a song that gives you a mood of a day spent frolicking at the beach, or rolling down a hill full of grass. Easy listening is how I would describe this song. The best part of this track is the rap verse which seams effortlessly into the song, as well as giving a sort of ‘fresh’ feel to the piece. Do give a listen to the audio clip of You’re!
Nine and The Song Without A Name Part 1, both previously released tracks, rounds up the album. Overall, the album comes off as a wonderful work of art crafted personally by the members of JYJ themselves. It is honest and sincere, as well as showcasing their talents in 10 songs. The album is definitely a treasure that will forever preserve the talent of these three talented individuals!
Credits go to lovena33 and LooriWoori for the music video and audio clips.
The author is anticipating to have the physical In Heaven album in her hands!
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