SM Station Season 1 is a compilation album recorded by various artists under SM Entertainment and outside the agency. The compilation album contains 52 songs and five bonus tracks recorded during the first season of SM Station, a digital music project. The album was released physically by SM Entertainment and distributed by KT Music on April 6, 2017, while the tracks that were already released are available to be downloaded digitally. It contains songs recorded throughout the course of Season 1 which spans from February 3, 2016, to February 3, 2017.
On January 27, 2016, SM Entertainment founder Lee Soo-man revealed the company's new projects for Hallyu wave during an SMTown event where he formally established new boy band NCT and formed a digital musical channel called SM Station where SM artists will release digital tracks every Friday.[2] He envisioned various artists, songwriters, and producers to collaborate with SM artists for this platform. On the same day, it was revealed that Girls' Generation's Taeyeon would be the first to release a material by dropping a teaser video for "Rain."[3] On March 30, 2017, SM Entertainment announced that all the songs from the first season will be compiled into an album scheduled to be released on April 6.[1] The album featured all the 52 songs with five additional bonus tracks, a photobook, and a behind-the-scenes cuts of the participating artists.[4]
On February 3, Taeyeon offically released "Rain", a jazz-R&B song and the first under Station banner.[5] On February 19, D.O. and SM's in-house record producer Yoo Young-jin released an R&B song "Tell Me (What Is Love)", a reworked version of the original song that previously appeared in Exo's first live album.[6]Yoon Mi-rae became the first non-SM artist to release a Station track by releasing ballad song "Because of You" on February 26, with collaborations from Kenzie and Matthew Tishler.[7]
On March 4, Eric Nam and Red Velvet's Wendy released an acoustic song "Spring Love."[8]Yoona and 10cm released "Deoksugung Stonewall Walkway" on March 11.[9]Jonghyun and vocal quintet Heritage released an acoustic pop song "Your Voice" on March 18.[10]Amber released an English synth hip-hop song "Borders" on March 25, where she actively participated in the song's lyrics, music, and arrangements.[11]
On April 1, Station had its first classical release through the release of "Regrets and Resolutions" by pianist Moon Jung-jae and flutist Kim Il-ji. The song itself was a cover of the original by Gary Schocker which was released in 2014.[12] On April 8, Chen, Heize, and Vibe released dance-funk song "Lil' Something".[13] Medium-tempo rock-ballad "Narcissus" was released on April 15 by M&D featuring Wheein from Mamamoo. M&D members Heechul participated in penning the lyrics while Jungmo composed, arranged, and produced the song.[14] The next Friday, Kim Bum-soo and Kenzie released Latin pop song "Pain Poem", in which the latter were responsible for the production.[15] The Station released "Mindjack" on April 29, the first heavy metal instrumental for the project. It was recorded by progressive metal band Inlayer.[16] The first CD concludes with "Wave", a progressive house song released on May 6 by R3hab featuring f(x) members Amber and Luna, and Xavi&Gi.[17]
Disc two
File:171217 偶像练习生发布会 张制作人您好！.jpgLay (pictured in 2017) made his solo debut through "Monodrama" and the song itself is the first Mandarin track in the project
The second disc begins with "The Day", a folk ballad song performed by K.Will and Baekhyun which was released on May 13. The song expressed regret and longing for a past love.[18] On May 20, Dana released "Touch You", a sentimental ballad song with its lyrics narrating honest message about music and dreams.[19]Lay made his solo debut through the release of "Monodrama" on May 27, where he actively took part in the production of the song. The song fell under R&B genre and was the first Station release in Mandarin.[20]
On June 3, comedians Kim Sook and Yoon Jung-soo released "You're the Boss", the first trot song on the digital project.[21]Tiffany and rapper Simon Dominic released "Heartbreak Hotel" on June 10. The track featured Tifanny's vocal and Dominic's rap as they capture the feelings of an old couple in the process of breaking up.[22]BoA and Beenzino released house song "No Matter What" on June 17. Both BoA and Beenzino wrote the lyrics of the song, conveying the desire to be with a lover together in any kind of situation.[23] The last Station material for the month of June came with the release of "Definition of Love" by Lee Dong-woo and Swedish musician and songwriter Orphée Noah on June 24. The song is the first neo soul-jazz song of the project and was written, composed, and arranged by Noah himself.[24]
On July 1, Cho Yeon-su, Kassy, Leeteuk, and Suho released "My Hero" in the eve of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The lyrics expressed hope that the struggles, the sweat, and tears by the South Korean athletes will serve as a foundation for victory. The proceeds of the song was donated to the Korea National Athletes Association.[25] On July 8, J-Min and Sim Eun-jee released acoustic ballad, "Way Back Home". The song was entirely written, composed, and arranged by Sim. The music video features Red Velvet's Yeri.[26]
"Years" (Chinese Version) (Bonus track) (Alesso and Chen))
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"When My Loneliness Comes Out to You" (Original Soundtrack Version) (Bonus track) Korean: 나의 외로움이 널 부를 때; RR: naui oeloum-i neol buleul ttae; lit. When my loneliness calls you (Punch))
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↑Lee, Ji-hyun (March 30, 2017). "'SM스테이션' 시즌 1 4월 6일 발매…57곡+비하인드컷 수록" ['SM Station' Season 1 Released on April 6th... 57 songs + behind-the-scenes recordings]. The Chosun Ilbo (in 한국어). Archived from the original on December 1, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
↑Sun, Mi-kyung (February 18, 2016). "유영진&디오, 오늘밤 'Tell Me' 발표..차트접수 예고" [Yoo Youngjin & Dio will announce 'Tell Me' tonight. Notice of Chart Submission]. Osen (in 한국어). Archived from the original on November 30, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
↑Jo, In-woo (March 3, 2016). "에릭남×웬디, Spring Love 듀엣 '봄인가봐'" [Eric Nam × Wendy, Spring Love Duet 'Maybe It's Spring']. Newsis (in 한국어). Seoul. Archived from the original on November 30, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
↑"윤아 첫 솔로곡 '덕수궁 돌담길의 봄'…공개" [Yoona's first solo song 'Spring on Deoksugung Stonewall Road'... disclosure]. Herald Corporation (in 한국어). March 11, 2016. Archived from the original on November 30, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
↑Jeon, Ar-am (March 25, 2016). "[쥬크박스] 엠버, 영어로 전한 자전적 희망 메시지…'Borders'" [[Jukebox] Amber's Autobiographical Message of Hope in English...'Borders']. XSports News (in 한국어). Archived from the original on November 30, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
↑Lee, Min-ji (March 31, 2016). "SM STATION의 도전, 대중음악 넘어 클래식까지" [SM STATION's Challenge, Beyond Popular Music to Classical Music]. Newsen (in 한국어). Archived from the original on November 30, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
↑"바이브X첸X헤이즈 '썸타', 5개 음원 차트 1위" [Vibe X Chen X Haze 'Someta' ranked No. 1 on 5 music charts]. SBS (in 한국어). April 8, 2016. Archived from the original on November 30, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
↑Jung, Sol-hee (April 21, 2016). "김범수X켄지, 오늘(21일) SM스테이션 신곡 '서툰 시' 공개" [KIM BUM-SO X KENJI releases SM Station's new song 'Clumsy Poetry' today (21st)]. OBS (in 한국어). Archived from the original on November 30, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
↑Hong, Se-young (April 28, 2016). "SM표 헤비메탈 'MINDJACK', 오늘 베일 벗는다" [SM Pyo's heavy metal 'MINDJACK' will be unveiled today]. The Dong-A Ilbo (in 한국어). Archived from the original on November 30, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
↑Cho, Yoo-kyung (May 13, 2016). "케이윌X백현 'The Day' 8개 음원 차트 퍼펙트 올킬" [Kwill X Baekhyun 'The Day' 8 Music Charts Perfect All Kill]. The Dong-A Ilbo (in 한국어). Archived from the original on November 30, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
↑Park, So-young (May 18, 2016). "다나, 드디어 신곡 발표..SM 스테이션 15번째 주자" [Dana finally released a new song. SM Station 15th Runner]. Osen (in 한국어). Archived from the original on November 30, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
↑Jung, Sol-hee (May 26, 2016). "엑소 레이, 16번째 SM스테이션 솔로곡 '모노드라마' 공개 '관심 집중'" [EXO LAY Releases 16th SM Station Solo Song 'Monodrama' 'Attention Focused']. OBS (in 한국어). Archived from the original on November 29, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
↑Sim, Sol-ah (June 2, 2016). "SM 'STAITON', 윤정수·김숙 '너만 잘났냐' 오늘(2일) 자정 공개" [SM 'STAITON', YOON JUNG SO AND KIM SOOK 'ARE YOU THE ONLY ONE' RELEASED TODAY (2ND) AT MIDNIGHT]. OBS (in 한국어). Archived from the original on November 29, 2024. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
↑Lee, Eun-jung (June 15, 2016). "보아, SM '스테이션' 신곡 발표…빈지노와 협업" [BoA Announces SM 'Station' New Song... Collaboration with Vinzino]. Yonhap News Agency (in 한국어). Seoul. Archived from the original on November 30, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
↑Koh, Jae-hwan (June 22, 2016). "[SC초점] '이 조합이 가능해?' 가요계 新콜라보 트렌드" [[SC Focus] 'Is this combination possible?' New collaboration trend in the music industry]. The Chosun Ilbo (in 한국어). Archived from the original on November 30, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
↑Choi, Hyun-jung (July 7, 2016). "제이민x심은지, '집 앞에서' 8일 자정 공개" [Jay Min x Shim Eunji, 'In Front of the House' will be released at midnight on the 8th]. The Dong-A Ilbo (in 한국어). Archived from the original on December 1, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
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