EXO's 8th album "REVERXE" releases on the 19th, featuring the title track "Crown" and 8 other songs, showcasing their musical evolution.
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EXO declares the return of the king. EXO's 8th full album "REVERXE" will have its music released on the 19th at 6 PM on various music distribution sites. The album includes a total of 9 songs, including the title track "Crown," the winter song "I'm Home," and the intense performance track "Back It Up." The title track "Crown" is a hard dance song that boldly breaks genre boundaries, merging Atlanta trap drums, heavy metal guitar, and EDM synths, with siren effects and the powerful vocals of the members building dramatic tension. In particular, the lyrics compare a precious existence to the crown (Crown) that many people desire, expressing a determination to protect it with everything until the end, allowing listeners to feel EXO's confidence and earnestness upon their long-awaited comeback. Since their debut in 2012, EXO has been explosively loved by music fans worldwide, possessing numerous hit songs like "Growl," "CALL ME BABY," "LOVE ME RIGHT," "Monster," "Tempo," and "Love Shot," raising high expectations for the new song "Crown." EXO's 8th full album "REVERXE" will also be released on CD on the 19th, and is currently available for pre-order at various online and offline CD shops.
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