The band OHCHILL, represented as two wild animals, has released their second full-length album, 'The Burning City,' four years after their debut album, 'Oh, Two Animals,' in 2019. In their first album, they spoke about themselves, while in the new album, they discussed the world they inhabit.
Work on OHCHILL's second album began during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is not unreasonable to think that the end of the world is imminent, given the various events such as viruses, wars, climate crises, racism, hatred, social media frenzy, and drug addiction running rampant. This album was created while observing the world hurtling towards its demise, with each track narrating the stories of what is happening in the city we currently live in.
Their new album unfolds a tale of the past and present, narrated by a lone survivor in a city reduced to ashes and ruins. "The Grey Area" is a song about the screams of a lone survivor in a city devastated by war, surrounded only by gray ash. "Something's Wrong," tells the story of people living day by day in a bustling city, depicting the struggles of depressed and lost individuals and young people compelled to contemplate death in their pursuit of normal lives. The last message he left for his loved ones 57 days before the end of his life is titled "D-57." "My Naked Pictures" is a song that delves into the Nth Room, a phenomenon that sparked discussions in Korea. "Tiny Demons” talks about the screams of people trapped on social media. After listening to the album, you'll gain insight into why the city burned down.
Nevertheless, as always, love stories cannot be omitted. Through "Dead Letters," written while missing loved ones, and "Kuma," sung to his son before the city was burned, we consistently find hope in the pitch-black darkness.
released November 20, 2023
[Credits]
오칠 OHCHILL
Vocals & Guitar by 윤준홍 Junhong Yun
Vocals & Drums by 김설 Seol Kim
All Music by 윤준홍 Junhong Yun
All Lyrics by 김설 Seol Kim
Produced by OHCHILL
Arranged by OHCHILL, HAWAGON (손민곤,오은하)
Vocals, Backing Vocals, Guitars, Drums by OHCHILL
Bass by 우석제 Seokje Woo
Cello (1.)
String, Organ, Choir (2. 3.)
Orchestrate (3. 9.)
Pad, Synth (5. 10.) by HAWAGON
Percussion (2. 5. 6.)
Synth (6.) by 손민곤 Mingon Son
Pad, String (6.)
Piano (9.)
Organ (10.) by 오은하 Eunha Oh
Recorded by Brad Wheeler @East Seoul Studio
Mixed by 손민곤 Mingon Son @JICA Studio
Mastered by Andy ‘Hippy’ Baldwin @Metropolis Studios
Designed by 팔로 Pallo, 김설 Seol Kim
Photos by Blair Kitchener
Cover Photo by 김홍균 Fayper @Fayper Studio
Translation Advised by Ella Kaill
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OHCHILL 오칠 - The Burning City
OHCHILL 오칠 - The Burning City
[Live Session] Something's Wrong - OHCHILL
