The album is available digitally now with physical versions to follow
NCT Dream returns with Dream()Scape, out today (Mon, Mar 25th) via SM Entertainment and Virgin Music Group. The project is available now on all digital music sites with the physical album coming in the US on May 3rd.
This project, which features contributions from its members, highlights a more mature and intensified musical color from the K-pop phenoms. Dream()scape, pronounced “dream escape,” is expected to attract listeners globally as it organically empathizes with the universal concerns and struggles of young people, while simultaneously presenting the hopeful message of overcoming adversities and growing together.
The project’s focus track, “Smoothie” is a captivating hip-hop song with an enticing bassline and rhythmic chants that create a groovy vibe. The lyrics capture the essence of NCT Dream’s playfulness and positivity, urging listeners to dismiss negativity from the world and within themselves and instead, turn it into a “smoothie” and drink it away.
As the opening track of the project, “I Cant Feel Anything” symbolizes the group’s growing artistic sound, honestly capturing the fear experienced as one shift from a numb reality to an idealistic dream. “Box,” co-written by Mark, is a hip-hop dance track with lyrics that push back on feelings of confinement, while the sound of breaking glass emphasizes the song’s dramatic nature. With “Carat Cake,” the EP shifts to a cheerful pop song, expressing the various temptations that can be encountered in unfamiliar worlds. Reverting back to a more mature and emotional sentiment, “UNKNOWN” delivers a comforting message of determination by imploring others to dive into the unknown world but ensure not to lose themselves among the unfamiliar. The album wraps with “Breathing,” a soothing ballad reminding listeners to breathe through moments of exhaustion and desperation and simultaneously conveying the courage needed to move forward and face the future. This heartfelt song features lyrics co-written by Mark, Jeno, Jaemin, and Jisung.
Later this year, NCT Dream will embark on its third world tour, The Dream Show 3, kicking off in Seoul in May 2024. Stay tuned for tour dates in the US, Latin America, and Europe to be announced on May 8th.
1. I Can’t Feel Anything
2. Smoothie
3. Box
4. Carat Cake
5. Unknown
6. Breathing
