I am actually not done thinking about Disco Elysium's parallels. The whole cryptozoological research shown as a futile endeavor that's kept alive exclusively by Lena's guilt and Morell's mad obsession while actually showing the Phasmid talking directly to Harry in the end being a direct parallel with Revachol's revolution and the prophesised Return! Harry's aching for Dora (who is repeately assimilated to Dolores Dei) as an impossible and self-destructive pursuit of static perfection just as what Dolores Dei was and will be for Insulinde and humanity as a whole!
Been thinking a lot about an AU where Enid was adopted by Weems. LOL I just love found family/adoption thropes in media.
She was like 7 years old when adopted. She was in adoption since beeing a bby she for sure doesnt remember her old family. And orphanage did not know how to properly take care of a werewolf child.
Also she is like her adoptive mum(Weems) always neat looking. No hair out of place (smthing she can bond with Wednesday on). The wolf teddy was given to her by Weems when she was adopted and was first day in her new home.
The name of the teddy is : Wolfgang (😏)
Okay, last thing I wanted to add is Enid bit off a piece of Wolfgang. (werewolf things)(She regretted it quickly tho)
U will be destroyed if u touch him with out asking.
Idk It was like 80 years in my mind and after all that time I decided to do smthing about it. Also what would the AU be called as I saw more found family thropes where Enid is "adopted" by Addams family.
Partly for the prolific volume of projects artists release each year and partly for the fluid definition of an album (running anywhere from three to 13 tracks), an annual ranking of K-pop albums is never easy. As South Korea continues to extend its global musical influence, certain projects transcend hit-song compilations, presenting larger visions and conceptual narratives.
In 2023, stars like V, WOODZ and ONEW used their latest solo projects to share the music that inspires them at their core as artists and let listeners settle into sonic worlds they’ve developed.
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First Place: Onew, Circle The First Album
While it’s somewhat criminal to think that 15 years after ONEW’s debut with SHINee in 2008 we only just received his first full Korean album, the singer-songwriter himself would say that now was the perfect time for Circle. A musical journey unlike anything released this year, ONEW shared that he had attempted to record the album’s title track before dropping his Dice EP in early 2022, but felt it wasn’t at the level of perfection it deserved and held onto the song. ONEW then involved himself in every aspect of Circle‘s production process, from meticulous mixing and mastering to tuning, beats, recording and mastering, attesting to the singer-songwriter’s dedication to artistic expression.
The single “O (Circle)” opens the album with an intriguing blend of electronica and strings, while its gospel-tinged chorus emphasizes lyrics about the circular nature of life and how memories, feelings and dreams are all fleeting. The 10 tracks on Circle develop unique transformations from start to finish: the breezy melodies in “Cough” are paired with loneliness-themed lyrics and a melancholy instrumental breakdown, while “Rain on Me” starts with aggressive acoustic guitar strumming before transitioning into an atmospheric, percussive ballad. Sweet surprises abound, too: ONEW scats on the jazz-rap hybrid “Caramel” and gives a glimpse into his indie-rock side on “Parachute.”
The album’s effortless flow is anchored by ONEW’s famously solid yet understated vocals. As Circle concludes with the tender piano ballad “Always” which addresses themes of loyalty and resilience, the listener wonders if it’s an allegory for ONEW’s public journey through health challenges, including vocal cord surgery. Even without any writing credits on Circle, ONEW’s presence is undeniably felt in this seamless collection that boasts an emotional depth brought on by 15 years in the game. That’s the kind of introspection you can’t rush or doctor through A&R but need to cycle through and arrive at when the moment is right. From scheduling this album’s release to the messages on the final track, time is definitely on ONEW’s side to deliver such a project. — J.B.
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Hey guys! It's been quite a bit of time, all the characters have been released and we even got some information on the project and a song + MV! I apologize for my abscence, but life got very much in the way and I couldn't finish these soon.
I'm sure everyone has already seen the other wonderful translations, but I hate leaving things unfinished, so I'm posting these anyway!
I've had help from my senpai again, but I'm happy to see my growth when it comes to the number of corrections they've had to make! I thank them for their endless patience with me.
The illustrators have made fanart again! There's fanart for Chaco, Tuxam, Hangyon and Pikero
To make a slightly more serious post about I Was A Teenage Exocolonist, I really like how certain romances (almost) never work out. Tang breaks it off no matter what, Marz drifts off after a while and most of the time Vace is too abrasive to put the proper effort to make the partnership work. Even more interesting, some partners leave you because they wanted children while you didn't or vice versa, which is a pretty nuanced portrait of adult relationships for VN standards.