Astro - [SWITCH ON] 8th Mini Album RANDOM Version

Astro - [SWITCH ON] 8th Mini Album RANDOM Version

Release Date: August 3, 2021

Contents (per version):

• 1 CD
• 1 Photo Book (84 pages)
• 1 Lyric Book (8 pages, random out of 13 types)
• 2 Photo Cards (random out of 48 types)
• 1 Sticker
• 1 Photo Card (random out of 7 types)

 

Depending on versions, contents (cover, photo book, mini book, photo cards, posters, etc.) in the official album package may vary.

 

All products are officially distributed BRAND NEW and FACTORY SEALED packages.

Your purchase quantity will count towards HANTEO, CIRCLE (GAON) and BILLBOARD Charts.

 

Track List

DISK(CD) 1.
01. After Midnight
02. 발자국 (Footprint)
03. Waterfall
04. 노을 그림 (Sunset Sky)
05. MY ZONE
06. Don’t Worry

 

Description (Translated):

SWITCH ON to Astro's music world with 'Refreshing Fantasy' added!
Astro, who proved their presence with their 2nd regular album [All Yours], is creating their own musical trend with their 8th mini album [SWITCH ON]. The eighth mini-album [SWITCH ON] is an album that Astro presents to Astro, and it is an album that captures the past, present, and future of Astro, who have walked together for the past six years, and their strong relationship. Consisting of a total of 6 songs, this album contains the sensibilities of each of the 6 members who are different but harmonious, and Astro, who has established himself as a recognized 'cool idol', adds 'refreshing fantasy' to see the growth as an artist leading the musical trend. .

Astro's artist side that has grown through 'SWITCH ON'
In the long and short journey of Astro, they do not lose their individuality and color and are always creating new charms through challenges, so this album contains their own charm and confidence. In particular, expectations are rising because it is an album that contains the aspiration to 'SWITCH ON' the world with Astro's music. Astro, who had been involved in composing and writing lyrics led by members MJ, Jinjin, and Rocky, showed their musical growth in this album as all members participated in writing and composing. In particular, it is an album that contains Astro's affection throughout the album, and you can find Astro's affection in various places.

Astro's sincerity captured in 'After Midnight'
In the title song 'After Midnight', Astro expressed their feelings for each other through lyrics, and even captured their sincerity and relationship. In particular, member Cha Eun-woo put his name on the lyricist, drawing attention. It is a disco-based, funky and enjoyable up-tempo pop song where you can feel the refreshing energy of Astro. It is a song reminiscent of midsummer with an addictive hook and an exciting melody that captures the ears of listeners and has been reborn as a true 'Summer King'. Prove your presence properly.

Expanded musical spectrum with ASTRO's unique charm
[SWITCH ON] contains a total of 6 songs with different charms. A more mature visual and musical sound were added to Astro's refreshing energy, completing another work with the charm of a colorful palette. The title song 'After Midnight', which enhances ASTRO's charm full of adult coolness, is a song where you can feel ASTRO's refreshing energy. In addition, the song 'Footprints' in this album is a song that contains Astro's footsteps that fans can look back on. In addition, all members participate in writing lyrics and composing, and you can see the musical trend of Astro, who has grown as an artist.
Astro, who has been active in various fields for the past six years and has continued to grow globally, tried to firmly reveal their own identity through this album by adding a new color of various challenges based on their own colors. We would like to pay attention to the musical growth of Astro, who will complete 'Perfect Midnight' this summer by radiating the most ASTRO-like color. Let's 'SWITCH ON' together to a new world of music born at Astro's fingertips.

01. After Midnight

After Midnight is a fun up-tempo pop song with piano and bass that doubles the charm of disco-based funky beats. Member Cha Eun-woo participated in writing the lyrics and expressed the perfect deviation of being with someone you like all night long. It is a song that allows you to enjoy Astro's refreshing energy with an exciting melody.

Lyrics by Cha Eun-woo, Kim Yeon-seo, Kim Young-jin, Lee Jae-eun
Rap Making by Jinjin, Rocky
Composed by ALYSA, Carlyle Fernandes, Sean Michael Alexander, SQVARE
Arranged by Carlyle Fernandes, ALYSA

Drum Performed by Jabong
Vocal Directed by Yeonseo Kim, OBROS
Background Vocals by Sam Carter

Recorded by Minhee Kim @821 Sound, Moyeon Jeong (assist. Lee Yuna, Lee Kanghyun) @Vibe Music Studio 606
Digital Editing by Sam Carter
Engineered for Mix by Seonyoung Kang
Mixed by Jongpil Koo @KLANG STUDIO
Mastered by Chris Gehringer @ Sterling Sound

Original Title : After Midnight
Original Writers: ALYSA, Carlyle Fernandes, Sean Michael Alexander, SQVARE
Original Publishers : EKKO Music Rights Europe (powered by CTGA) / Dawn Ridge Publishing / SQVARE MUSIC Publishing
Sub-Publishers: EKKO Music Rights (powered by CTGA) / Music Cube, Inc.

02. Footprint

It is a song that adds a sense of refreshment to the EDM-based genre with a tropical sound, and the warm yet rich Vocoder sound and whistle melody make the bright feeling of summer colorful. The lyrics, which emotionally melt ASTRO's past footsteps and allow fans to look back on memories, are impressive. In particular, it is an attractive song with added meaning as member Moonbin directly participated in writing the lyrics.

Lyrics by Moonbin, Sookyung (Flying Lab)
Composed by Nomasgood, Vendors (San), Joliker Leandre
Arranged by Nomasgood

Guitar Performed by zenur
Vocal Directed by AIMING (Kim Soo-bin)
Background Vocals by Sam Carter
Recorded by Jeong Mo-yeon (assist. Lee Yu-na, Lee Kang-hyun) @Vibe Music Studio 606
Digital Editing by Minjung Woo
Engineered for Mix by Seonyoung Kang
Mixed by Jongpil Koo @KLANG STUDIO
Mastered by Namwoo Kwon @821 Sound Mastering

Original Publisher : Plug and Play, Flying Lab
Sub Publisher : Fujipacific Music Korea Inc.

03. Waterfall
The charm of the refreshing sound was doubled by using a combination of various instruments such as flute, bell, tambourine, and live bass. In the pre-chorus, string instruments were introduced to add to the fun of listening along with the lyrics about overcoming difficulties and running toward a hopeful future. .

Lyrics by Miseong (Music Cube, Inc.), Jinjin, Kim Sujeong (Music Cube, Inc.)
Composed by ALYSA, Phil Schwan, Sean Michael Alexander, SQVARE
Arranged by ALYSA, Phil Schwan

Vocal Directed by AIMING (Kim Soo-bin)
Background Vocals by Sam Carter

Recorded by Jeong Mo-yeon (assist. Lee Yu-na, Lee Kang-hyun) @Vibe Music Studio 606
Digital Editing by Sukyung, Sam Carter
Engineered for Mix by Seonyoung Kang
Mixed by Jongpil Koo @KLANG STUDIO
Mastered by Namwoo Kwon @821 Sound Mastering

Original Title : Waterfall
Original Writers: ALYSA, Phil Schwan, Sean Michael Alexander, SQVARE
Original Publishers : Music Cube, Inc., Blue Satellite Publishing, Dawn Ridge Publishing, SQVARE MUSIC Publishing
Sub-Publisher : Music Cube, Inc

04. Sunset Sky

“Because of the past footprints and the sunset we have drawn together, we can draw the next steps and the sunset of tomorrow”
It is a ballad song with an R&B feel added to the acoustic sound. The warm guitar sound and string instruments that appear in between remind you of a calm evening seascape. This song was completed based on the emotions that member MJ himself felt at the Han River to create a melody that makes you feel the sea. It is a song that allows you to feel the emotion of a summer evening dyed in the color of the sunset.

Lyrics by MJ, Sangmin Park
Rap Making by Jinjin, Rocky
Composed by MJ, Sangmin Park, Yonghyun Park, Jabong, Moses Sun
Arranged by Yonghyun Park

String Arranged by Moses Sun
Drum Performed by Jabong
Vocal Directed by Secretary
Background Vocals by Jaekyung Do

Recorded by Jeong Mo-yeon (assist. Lee Yu-na, Lee Kang-hyun) @Vibe Music Studio 606
Digital Editing by Minjung Woo
Mixed by Sungjun Hong (assist. Sooyeon Hong) @Gaenari Sound
Mastered by Namwoo Kwon @821 Sound Mastering

05. MY ZONE

Member Jinjin participated in writing and composing the song, which is a combination of a groovy bass sound and a dark yet sophisticated synth instrument in the Future House genre. The lyrics express the story of a person who struggled to overcome trauma in the dark and realized that he was a person who shined while facing his inner self. From now on, I created my own space (MY ZONE) and stylishly expressed the message that I would overcome trauma on stage.

Lyrics by Jinjin, Jaeni Lee (Flying Lab)
Rap Making by Jinjin, Rocky
Composed by Sam Carter, Nomasgood, Jinjin, Yoon Sanha
Arranged by Nomasgood

Background Vocals by Sam Carter
Recorded by Jeong Mo-yeon (assist. Lee Yu-na, Lee Kang-hyun) @Vibe Music Studio 606
Digital Editing by Sam Carter
Engineered for Mix by Seonyoung Kang
Mixed by Jongpil Koo @KLANG STUDIO
Mastered by Namwoo Kwon @821 Sound Mastering

Original Publisher : Plug and Play, Flying Lab
Sub Publisher : Fujipacific Music Korea Inc.

06.Don't Worry

It is a synth-pop genre song with a refreshing sound reminiscent of the blue sea. The piano & guitar line that expresses heartbreaking emotions meets the powerful beat and addictive synth sound to complete a harmonious melody line. Members Cha Eun-woo and Rocky participated in writing and composing the song, expressing feelings like a confession to another me in the mirror. Through my weakened self, I can see the strong relationship of the six members of ASTRO, who have been running together through the past and the present, and will be together into the future, as well as the affection and comfort they have for each other.

Lyrics by Eunwoo Cha, Rocky, OBROS, OBROS2
Rap Making by Jinjin, Rocky
Composed by Rocky, OBROS, OBROS2, Eunwoo Cha, SEAN OH, Yuki
Arranged by OBROS, SEAN OH

Guitar Performed by Jonghyuk Moon
Piano & Synth & Drum & Bass Performed by OBROS, SEAN OH
Background Vocals by OBROS2, Yuki
Recorded by Jeong Mo-yeon (assist. Lee Yu-na, Lee Kang-hyun) @Vibe Music Studio 606
Digital Editing by Minjung Woo
Engineered for Mix by Seonyoung Kang
Mixed by Jongpil Koo @KLANG STUDIO
Mastered by Namwoo Kwon @821 Sound Mastering

 

Description (Original):

'청량판타지' 더한 아스트로의 음악 세상으로 SWITCH ON하다!
정규 2집 [All Yours]로 확실한 존재감을 입증한 아스트로가 미니 8집 [SWITCH ON]으로 아스트로만의 음악적 트렌드를 만들어가고 있다. 여덟 번째 미니 앨범 [SWITCH ON]은 아스트로가 아스트로에게 선물하는 앨범이자 지난 6년간 함께 걸어온 아스트로의 과거와 현재, 그리고 앞으로 걸어갈 미래를 담아낸 앨범으로 이들의 끈끈한 관계성을 담아냈다. 총 6곡으로 구성된 이번 앨범은 제각기 다르면서도 조화로운 여섯 멤버들의 감성이 담겨있으며, 자타공인 '청량돌'로 입지를 다진 아스트로가 '청량판타지'를 더해 음악적 트렌드를 이끄는 아티스트로서의 성장을 만나볼 수 있다.

'SWITCH ON'으로 성장된 아스트로의 아티스트 면모
아스트로의 길고도 짧은 여정 속, 본인들의 개성과 색을 잃지 않고 항상 도전을 통해 새로운 매력을 만들어가고 있는 만큼 이번 앨범에도 그들만의 매력과 자신감을 담아냈다. 특히 아스트로의 음악으로 세상을 즐겁게 'SWITCH ON' 하겠다는 포부를 담은 앨범이어서 기대감이 높아지고 있다. 그동안 멤버 MJ, 진진, 라키를 주축으로 작사, 작곡에 참여했던 아스트로가 이번 앨범에는 전 멤버가 작사, 작곡에 참여하며 음악적 성장을 담아냈다. 특히 앨범 전반에 아스트로의 애정이 고스란히 담겨있는 앨범으로 곳곳에서 아스트로의 애정을 찾아볼 수 있다.

'After Midnight'에 담아낸 아스트로의 진정성
아스트로는 타이틀곡 'After Midnight'에 서로에게 전하는 마음을 노랫말로 표현해 이들의 진정성과 관계성까지 담아냈다. 특히 멤버 차은우가 작사진에 이름을 올려 눈길을 끄는 곡으로, 아스트로표 청량 에너지를 느낄 수 있는 디스코 기반의 펑키하고 즐거운 업 템포 팝 곡이다. 중독성 넘치는 훅과 신나고 기분 좋아지는 멜로디가 한여름을 연상시키는 곡으로, 듣는 이들의 귀를 사로잡으며 진정한 '서머킹'으로 거듭난 아스트로는 청량섹시한 매력이 더해진 이국적인 비주얼과 포인트 안무를 살린 퍼포먼스로 아스트로만의 독보적 존재감을 제대로 증명했다.

아스트로만의 매력을 담아 확장된 음악적 스펙트럼
[SWITCH ON]에는 각기 다른 매력을 담은 노래 총 6곡이 수록되어 있다. 아스트로만의 청량한 에너지에 한층 성숙된 비주얼과 음악적 사운드가 더해져 다채로운 색이 모인 팔레트 같은 매력으로 또 하나의 작품을 완성했다. 어른청량함 가득한 아스트로만의 매력을 한층 끌어올린 타이틀곡 'After Midnight'은 아스트로만의 청량한 에너지를 느낄 수 있는 곡이다. 또, 이번 앨범의 수록곡 '발자국'은 팬들과 함께 추억을 돌아볼 수 있는 아스트로의 발자취가 담겨있는 노래이다. 이외에도 모든 멤버가 작사, 작곡에 참여하며 아티스트로 성장한 아스트로의 음악적 트렌드를 만나볼 수 있다.
지난 6년간 다방면에서 활약하며 글로벌한 성장을 이어온 아스트로는 이번 앨범을 통해 자신들만의 색을 기반으로 다양한 도전이라는 새로운 색을 더해 아스트로만의 정체성을 확고히 드러내고자 했다. 가장 아스트로다운 색을 발산하며 올 여름 'Perfect Midnight'을 완성할 아스트로의 음악적 성장에 주목하고자 한다. 아스트로의 손끝에서 탄생한 새로운 음악 세계로 함께 'SWITCH ON' 하자.

01. After Midnight

After Midnight은 디스코 기반의 펑키한 비트가 주는 매력을 배가시킨 피아노와 베이스가 돋보이는 즐거운 업 템포 팝 곡이다. 멤버 차은우가 작사에 참여해 좋아하는 사람과 밤새도록 함께하며 완벽한 일탈을 그리는 모습을 가사로 표현했다. 신나는 멜로디로 아스트로만의 청량한 에너지를 만끽할 수 있는 곡이다.

Lyrics by 차은우, 김연서, 김영진, 이재은
Rap Making by 진진, 라키
Composed by ALYSA, Carlyle Fernandes, Sean Michael Alexander, SQVARE
Arranged by Carlyle Fernandes, ALYSA

Drum Performed by Jabong
Vocal Directed by 김연서, 오브로스(OBROS)
Background Vocals by Sam Carter

Recorded by 김민희 @821 Sound, 정모연(assist. 이유나, 이강현) @Vibe Music Studio 606
Digital Editing by Sam Carter
Engineered for Mix by 강선영
Mixed by 구종필 @KLANG STUDIO
Mastered by Chris Gehringer @ Sterling Sound

Original Title : After Midnight
Original Writers : ALYSA, Carlyle Fernandes, Sean Michael Alexander, SQVARE
Original Publishers : EKKO Music Rights Europe (powered by CTGA) / Dawn Ridge Publishing / SQVARE MUSIC Publishing
Sub-Publishers : EKKO Music Rights (powered by CTGA) / Music Cube, Inc.

02. 발자국 (Footprint)

EDM 기반 장르에 트로피컬(Tropical) 사운드로 청량감을 더한 곡으로, 따뜻하면서도 풍성한 느낌의 보코더(Vocoder) 사운드와 Whistle 멜로디가 여름의 밝은 느낌을 다채롭게 만들어주었다. 아스트로의 지난 발자취를 감성적으로 녹여내며 팬들과 함께 추억을 돌아볼 수 있는 가사가 인상적이다. 특히, 멤버 문빈이 직접 작사에 참여해 의미를 더한 매력적인 곡이다.

Lyrics by 문빈, 수경(Flying Lab)
Composed by Nomasgood, Vendors (San), Joliker Leandre
Arranged by Nomasgood

Guitar Performed by zenur
Vocal Directed by AIMING (김수빈)
Background Vocals by Sam Carter
Recorded by 정모연(assist. 이유나, 이강현) @Vibe Music Studio 606
Digital Editing by 우민정
Engineered for Mix by 강선영
Mixed by 구종필 @KLANG STUDIO
Mastered by 권남우 @821 Sound Mastering

Original Publisher : 플러그앤플레이, Flying Lab
Sub Publisher : Fujipacific Music Korea Inc.

03. Waterfall
플루트, 벨, 탬버린, 라이브 베이스 등 다채로운 악기 조합을 이용해 청량한 사운드의 매력을 배가시켰다. 프리코러스에는 현악기를 도입해 어려움을 이겨내고 희망찬 미래를 향해 달려가자는 가사와 어우러져 듣는 재미를 더한 것은 물론, 후렴에서 강한 라이브 드럼과 신스 베이스 사운드로 감동의 깊이를 표현하며 스토리 있는 멜로디 라인을 완성한 곡이다.

Lyrics by 미성 (Music Cube, Inc.), 진진, 김수정 (Music Cube, Inc.)
Composed by ALYSA, Phil Schwan, Sean Michael Alexander, SQVARE
Arranged by ALYSA, Phil Schwan

Vocal Directed by AIMING (김수빈)
Background Vocals by Sam Carter

Recorded by 정모연(assist. 이유나, 이강현) @Vibe Music Studio 606
Digital Editing by 수경, Sam Carter
Engineered for Mix by 강선영
Mixed by 구종필 @KLANG STUDIO
Mastered by 권남우 @821 Sound Mastering

Original Title : Waterfall
Original Writers : ALYSA, Phil Schwan, Sean Michael Alexander, SQVARE
Original Publishers : Music Cube, Inc., Blue Satellite Publishing, Dawn Ridge Publishing, SQVARE MUSIC Publishing
Sub-Publisher : Music Cube, Inc

04. 노을 그림 (Sunset Sky)

“지나온 발자국, 함께 그려온 노을이 있기에 앞으로의 발걸음과 내일의 노을을 그릴 수 있다”
어쿠스틱한 사운드에 R&B 느낌을 더한 발라드곡으로, 따뜻한 기타 사운드와 중간중간 등장하는 현악기가 잔잔한 저녁 바다 풍경을 떠오르게 한다. 이번 곡은 바다를 느낄 수 있는 멜로디를 만들기 위해 멤버 MJ가 직접 한강에서 느낀 감성을 토대로 완성됐다. 노을 빛깔에 물든 여름 저녁 감성을 물씬 느낄 수 있는 곡이다.

Lyrics by MJ, 박상민
Rap Making by 진진, 라키
Composed by MJ, 박상민, 박용현, Jabong, Moses Sun
Arranged by 박용현

String Arranged by Moses Sun
Drum Performed by Jabong
Vocal Directed by 서기
Background Vocals by 도재경

Recorded by 정모연(assist. 이유나, 이강현) @Vibe Music Studio 606
Digital Editing by 우민정
Mixed by 홍성준 (assist. 홍수연) @개나리싸운드
Mastered by 권남우 @821 Sound Mastering

05.MY ZONE

퓨처 하우스(Future House) 장르에 그루비한 베이스 사운드와 다크하면서도 세련된 신스 악기가 어우러진 곡으로 멤버 진진이 작사, 작곡에 참여했다. 어둠 속에서 힘겹게 트라우마를 극복하려고 했던 한 사람이 자신의 내면을 마주하면서 본인이 빛이 나는 사람임을 깨달았다는 내용을 가사로 표현한 곡이다. 이제부터 내 공간(MY ZONE)을 만들어 무대에서 멋지게 트라우마를 극복하겠다는 메시지를 스타일리시하게 표현했다.

Lyrics by 진진, 이재니(Flying Lab)
Rap Making by 진진, 라키
Composed by Sam Carter, Nomasgood, 진진, 윤산하
Arranged by Nomasgood

Background Vocals by Sam Carter
Recorded by 정모연(assist. 이유나, 이강현) @Vibe Music Studio 606
Digital Editing by Sam Carter
Engineered for Mix by 강선영
Mixed by 구종필 @KLANG STUDIO
Mastered by 권남우 @821 Sound Mastering

Original Publisher : 플러그앤플레이, Flying Lab
Sub Publisher : Fujipacific Music Korea Inc.

06.Don't Worry

푸른 바다를 연상하게 하는 청량한 사운드가 돋보이는 신스팝 장르의 곡으로, 애틋한 감정을 표현한 피아노&기타 라인이 힘 있는 비트, 중독성 있는 신스 사운드와 만나 조화로운 멜로디 라인을 완성했다. 멤버 차은우와 라키가 작사, 작곡에 참여해 거울 속 또 다른 나에게 건네는 고백과도 같은 감정을 담아냈다. 약해진 내 모습을 통해 과거와 현재를 함께 달려왔고, 미래까지 함께할 아스트로 여섯 멤버들의 끈끈한 관계성은 물론 서로에 대한 애정과 위로를 엿볼 수 있다.

Lyrics by 차은우, 라키, 오브로스(OBROS), 오브로스2(OBROS2)
Rap Making by 진진, 라키
Composed by 라키, 오브로스(OBROS), 오브로스2(OBROS2), 차은우, SEAN OH, Yuki
Arranged by 오브로스(OBROS), SEAN OH

Guitar Performed by 문종혁
Piano & Synth & Drum & Bass Performed by 오브로스(OBROS), SEAN OH
Background Vocals by 오브로스2(OBROS2), Yuki
Recorded by 정모연(assist. 이유나, 이강현) @Vibe Music Studio 606
Digital Editing by 우민정
Engineered for Mix by 강선영
Mixed by 구종필 @KLANG STUDIO
Mastered by 권남우 @821 Sound Mastering