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A'ST1 Single - 1.2.3.4. Back (Music 2.0)
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If the name A'ST1 sounds unfamiliar, ask any Super Junior fan and you're bound to get some reaction. Formed by six multi-national members (four Koreans, one Japanese, and one Chinese), A'ST1 made their debut with much controversy over their infamous promotion video which shows the group holding a banner that reads "overthrow Super Junior". Though the act was initially seen as an attack, it turned out to be a humble statement stemming from A'ST1's utmost respect for their predecessors. All in their early twenties, A'ST1 proudly releases their ambitious debut cut 1.2.3.4. Back incorporating a variety of musical styles ranging from pop and funk to dance.

Composed by Han Sang Won whose earlier credit includes SS501's 4 Chance and Park Ji Heon's Bogosipeun Nalen ("On Days I Miss You"), the titular song (Track 1) kicks off with glistening piano sounds followed by the group's ear-gripping vocals. Kim Jin Hwan, the composer behind SS501's Take U High, whips up another delectable recipe for A'ST1 with the sensual groovy number Show (Track 2). Revealing the group's eccentric side, Funky N Roll Tonight (Track 3) doles out a funky number featuring an exuberant chorus. Pop R&B number You (Track 4) appeals with a harmonious melding of A'ST1's smooth, melting vocals and an infectious acoustic guitar melody.

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Product Title: A'ST1 Single - 1.2.3.4. Back (Music 2.0) A'ST1 Single - 1.2.3.4. Back (Music 2.0) A'ST1 Single - 1.2.3.4. Back (Music 2.0) A'ST1 (エースタイル) 1st Single - 1.2.3.4. Back (Music 2.0) 에이스타일 싱글 - 1.2.3.4. Back (뮤직 2.0)
Singer Name(s): A'ST1 A'ST1 A'ST1 A'ST1 (エースタイル) 에이스타일
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Release Date: 2008-04-21
Language: Korean
Disc Format(s): CD
Package Weight: 120 (g)
Shipment Unit: 1 What is it?
Publisher: Mnet Media
YesAsia Catalog No.: 1010909071

Product Information / Track List

01 . 1.2.3.4. Back
02 . Show
03 . Funky N Roll Tonight
04 . You
05 . 내가 바보였어

가요계의 대표적인 아이돌 그룹 젝스키스와 핑클에 이어 SS501과 카라 등을 기획, 제작한 (주)디에스피이엔티가 2008년 첫 번째 프로젝트인 여성 솔로 댄스가수 선하에 이어 두 번째 프로젝트로 남성 6인조 그룹 A'ST1(에이스타일)을 선보였다. 멤버 전원이 20대 초반인 A'ST1(에이스타일)은 한국인 멤버 박정진, 변장문, 성인규, 임한별과 일본인 멤버 토모, 중국인 멤버 하이밍으로 구성되어 철저한 한국식 트레이닝 과정을 3년여간 걸쳐 탄생한 그룹이다. 이들은 아시아를 대표하는 최고의 가수로 거듭나자는 의미에서 붙여진 이름 A'ST1(에이스타일)처럼 일본, 중국 등 아시아 각국에서도 활약을 펼칠 예정이다. 이미 이 소식을 접한 홍콩 유한TV, 중국 대중재선(大众在线) TV등 중화권 국가의 방송 출연 러브콜을 받은 상태이며, 아리랑TV를 통해 만들어진 이들의 트레이닝 과정 및 데뷔 준비 모습을 담은 영상이 이미 3월 12일부터 아시아 각국으로 방송되었다. 5곡이 수록된 A'ST1(에이스타일)의 첫 번째 싱글 앨범은 팝과 펑키, 댄스 등의 다양한 장르의 곡들이 수록되어 있다.

첫 번째 트랙의 타이틀곡 “1234 Back”은 SS501의 “4 Chance”, “널 부르는 노래”와 박지헌의 “보고싶은 날에”를 작곡한 히트메이커 한상원의 곡으로, 전주의 피아노 선율과 강한 비트, 드라마적인 구성이 돋보이는 곡이다. A'ST1(에이스타일)의 성숙한 가창력을 두드러지게 보여줄 수 있는 대표적인 곡이다. 두 번째 트랙의 “Show”는 SS501의 “Take U High”를 작곡한 김진환의 곡으로, 그루브한 리듬과 경쾌하며 감각적인 멜로디, 작사가 김영아의 통통 튀는 가사가 어우러진 신선한 사운드가 눈에 띄는 트랙이다. 세 번째 트랙의 “Funky N Roll Tonight”은 경쾌한 느낌과 신나는 리듬을 담은 Funk Style의 곡으로, 새로운 음악적 시도에 대해 거침없는 A'ST1(에이스타일)의 도전과 자신감이 가득한 곡이다. Bass & Guitar가 보여주는 Fucky Phrase와 A'ST1(에이스타일)의 Voice Groove, 그리고 화려한 Chorus는 세상에 첫발을 내딘 이들 A'ST1(에이스타일)의 이색(異色)적인 음악세계를 예고하는 서주(序奏) 이다. 네 번째 트랙의 “You” 는 POP R&B의 비트와 어쿠스틱 기타의 경쾌한 연주와 함께 신인 A'ST1(에이스타일)의 감미로운 목소리가 어우러져 아름다운 멜로디를 만들어내는 곡이다. 헤어진 연인에게 보내는 메세지인 "You"는 작곡가 김광성씨의 어쿠스틱 기타의 멜로디 라인이 인상적인 곡이다. 이미 바다, 장나라, 지은, Mainstream의 앨범에 참여한 작곡가 김광성(Grammy family)의 세련되면서 트랜드에 맞는 편곡이 우리의 귀를 사로잡는다. 다섯 번째 트랙의 “내가 바보였어”는 이번 앨범의 유일한 발라드 곡으로, 전주 없이 시작하는 인트로와 멤버 각자의 개성을 살린 보컬, 코러스 라인이 인상적인 곡이다. 멤버들의 뛰어난 가창력이 아이돌 그룹은 상대적으로 가창력이 부족하다는 세간의 선입견을 불식시켜준다. 이효리, 이수영 등과 작업했던 신익주가 곡을 쓰고 SS501, <커피프린스> OST 등으로 유명한 방승철 (big bang)이 가사를 붙였다. 여기에 플라이투더스카이, 박정현 등과 작업했던 작곡가 강화성의 세련된 편곡이 곡의 퀄리티를 한층 높여주고 있다.

4월 17일 음반 발매를 시작으로 24일부터 본격적인 활동에 돌입하는 이들은 2008년 한 해에 가장 눈에 띄는 활약을 펼쳐 신인으로서 최고의 자리에 서기 위해 노력할 것이다.
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Customer Review of "A'ST1 Single - 1.2.3.4. Back (Music 2.0)"

Average Customer Rating for this Edition: Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10 (5)

chasingthesky
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May 28, 2009

Good album Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
A'ST1 are pretty good. They have an interesting mix of members, but more importantly, they've got a good range of singers as well. I played tracks 01, 02 and 05 over and over, while the others didn't stand out quite as much, they were also nice and I'm sure they would appeal to someone else. They really have nice vocals and some very catchy songs. I though this was a good effort for newcomers and I would really like to see more from them. They simply don't get enough performance time and exposure, which is a real killer, because they seem to have so much potential to shine.
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Jacob
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March 4, 2009

Can't Wait For More Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
I bought this album after falling in love with 1.2.3.4 Back, but after listening to the cd I was disappointed... that there weren't more song. As far as debut singles go, I think this one was excellent. First of all because it's not just a handful of remixes of the same song, and second of all because every song is, in my opinion, worth listening to.
The first three songs are the more upbeat/dancey songs of the set, while the last two are ballads. The voices of the six A'st1 members work together very well, making both the faster and slower songs flow very well.
I heard that the group is working on a second project, and I really hope that it's a full album. I'm very excited to hear more from this group, and wish them all the best in their careers. A'St1, hwaiting!
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Heidi
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December 26, 2008

Amazing! Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
I'm really sad that A'st1 never made it big. They really deserve to be up there with the big dogs, newcomers like 2PM and Mighty Mouth. In my opinion, they're way better actually. Maybe even able to compete with SHINee. Every song on this CD is catchy and the band has awesome vocals. I've seen some interviews of them too and they seem like they have nice personalities and they're not bad looking. I still don't understand why they're not more popular :( Not enough publicity? They really deserve to make it high on the charts. They don't even have a wikipedia article on them! And I haven't heard anything about them since the release of this album. I can't wait for some new stuff, and I hope they don't end up breaking up or something :( If you're thinking about buying this, just do it. Don't miss out, you won't be disappointed ;) <3 A'st1 hwaiting!
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Michelle
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August 2, 2008

Good Debut Single Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
I loved 1,2,3,4 Back so I bought this single. Overall I thought this was a strong debut single, especially since I really liked 4 songs out of 5 on there. Hopefully these guys will make it big. The first two tracks are absolutely love<3
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Joe
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May 25, 2008

1 people found the following helpful

Too good for a debut! Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
This debut album is just awesome for a new group like A'ST1.
It's really worth more than the 9 dollars I spent.
I mean, each and every single in the album can be a big hit!
My personal favorites include 'You' and 'Show'...woohoo, super hot!
The fact that this CD is not yet in the bestsellers list and
the major Korean charts only shows how A'ST1 is underrated by many.
They're so talented. I hope they make it big!
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