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EPEX 2nd Album – 韶華 2nd Album: Youth Deficiency
A Powerful Comeback in the Youth Trilogy
EPEX returns with the highly anticipated second installment of their Youth Trilogy, 韶華 2nd Album: Youth Deficiency.
Following the first album, Youth Days (released in April 2024), which captured the emotions, challenges, and pure love stories of youth, Youth Deficiency delves deeper into the struggles that arise from these experiences. This album narrates the inevitable voids and uncertainties that come with being young and explores how these deficiencies shape choices, growth, and self-discovery.
With its compelling themes and expressive music, this album offers comfort and a sense of solidarity to those navigating the complexities of youth.
Product Specifications
- Accordion Package – 1 version
- Music Card (QR Photo Card) – 1 random out of 8 types
- Photo Card – 1 random out of 8 types
- EVER MUSIC User Manual – 1 version
⚠ Please Note: This album does not include a CD.
Experience EPEX’s musical journey as they capture the essence of youth through Youth Deficiency! 🌟
نور الحارثي from المغرب (verified owner) –
العودة مع ألبوم “فاهاي” تكشف عن التحديات والفراغات العاطفية التي يعيشها الشباب في عصرنا. تعبر المجموعة بشكل فني للغاية عن الذكريات والأمل والخسارة من خلال مزيج مؤثر بين النغمات الآلية والكلمات المعبرة. عندما يستمع الفرد لهذا العمل، يشعر بوضوح بالصراعات المستمرة وبالبحث الداخلي الذي يجتاح عالم الشباب اليوم. تمثل كل أغنية بمثابة رحلة لأحاسيس متعددة تدعو للانعزال والانفتاح في الوقت نفسه – سرد مختلط يترك الأجيال المتعاقبة تتفاعل وتتآزر، بينما يدفع البعض لاكتشاف القوة داخل نفسهم والتواصل الروحي العميق.
Maya Calderon from Toronto, Canada (verified owner) –
EPEX’s ‘Hwahwa: Lack of Youth’ strikes a deep chord within my restless heart. It’s more than melodies; it’s an exploration through the voids and joys of growing up, rendered with raw emotional honesty that connects across all divides.
Alexandra Beckett from Toronto, Canada –
In ‘Hwahwa’, EPEX boldly confronts youth’s existential dilemmas, echoing raw authenticity through hypnotic rhythms. A splendid mosaic reflecting today’s tumultuous generation. Timeless in resonance yet keenly relevant.
Juliette Thornhill from Portland, Oregon –
Having delved into the themes of impermanence and disillusionment, EPEX’s latest offering titled “Hwahwa (韶華) Chapter 2: Lack of Youth” unpacks an emotionally nuanced layer that resonates profoundly with today’s restless youth. Each track oscillates between echoes of fleeting happiness and moments steeped in introspection—akin to strolling through Portland’s eclectic neighborhoods under dimly lit streetlamps on a chilly evening. As layers peel back like autumn leaves falling slowly against asphalt, listeners are drawn deeper into their exploration amid our incessant search for belonging in urban landscapes.
Musically richer than its predecessor, it draws distinct inspirations from varied soundscapes—a conversation held delicately between hope and despair encapsulated within rhythmic pulsations perfectly balanced against vulnerable lyrics; one moment you’re soaring towards distant horizons only to be pulled swiftly toward life’s brutal truths as exposed raw nerves form each chorus.
Inés Salas from Barcelona, España –
Desde las calles de Barcelona, “Hwahwa” representa un regreso impresionante que encapsula la esencia fugaz y a veces melancólica de la juventud. La profundidad emocional que EPEX captura en este álbum es palpablemente notable: mientras su predecesor, “Youth Days”, pintaba cuadros coloridos del amor juvenil puro, aquí encontramos un lienzo más oscuro lleno de vacíos existenciales e introspección angustiante. Cada canción lleva al oyente en una travesía sincera; es casi como compartir confidencias entre amigos sentados sobre azulejos gastados en Montjuïc bajo el sol oculta tras nubes difusas. El poder sonoro se siente tanto estéticamente como visceralmente —a pesar de los déficits— fomentando un espacio colectivo para reconciliar anhelos no resueltos.
Jamal Everhart from Toronto, Canada (verified owner) –
Amidst life’s labyrinth, EPEX’s Hwahwa resonates—an odyssey through melancholy youth where harmonies embrace flaws rather than erase them. An invitation to reflect deeply.
Cassian Wells from Vancouver –
Initially, I was unsure how EPEX could effectively evolve the emotional narrative of youth after their promising debut. However, with ‘Hwahwa (韶華) Chapter 2: Lack of Youth [EVER ver.]’, they plunge deep into that unnerving phase where joy often tiptoes around self-doubt and absence. Each track articulates a complexity resembling rain on warm pavement—wet yet unyielding—a metaphorical crossroads many face as time zips by too fast for introspection or lamentation about lost opportunities to ensue deeply rooted growth. Instead of focusing solely on fleeting highs from youthful days gone past, EPEX fosters camaraderie through vulnerabilities expressed in melodic strains; a magnificent salve for hearts afloat amid uncertainties.
Ishika Tamura from Kyoto, Japan (verified owner) –
Navigating the kaleidoscopic realm of youth, EPEX’s ‘Hwahwa (韶華) Chapter 2: Lack of Youth’ pierces through the façade to reveal raw vulnerabilities embedded within adolescent existence. This second chapter doesn’t merely repeat themes but engages listeners with innovative sonic layers and lyrics that resonate like whispered confessions in a café nestled in Gion’s narrow streets. It transcends geographical boundaries—just as dance music echoes on Avenida Paulista in São Paulo. Where ‘Youth Days’ serenaded us with euphoric memories, this sequel plunges into poignant reflections of isolation and courage—a perfect juxtaposition fitting for anyone daring enough to feel profoundly vulnerable amid relentless societal pressures.