Debut album for a Korean Girl Group named MiSTAR in the universal market, 'Her Story' offers more than the past Korean album they released before. Consists of 10 songs sung entirely in English, fans will be delighted to hear that the girls are back to rule the world after a long hiatus. Carefully prepared for one year and a half, 'Her Story' offered a wide variety of genres that are specially composed. 'Her Story' is a brave attempt of creating new genres that are never been heard before. Inspired by stories of girls from all over the world, 'Her Story' is a serious album which focused on the messages to all listeners. With a combination of funky beats and romantic melody, 'Her Story' also included story-like lyrics for all of the songs. Definitely a group that are worth to watch for!
1.Ballerino (100)Single: TBA
B-Side: TBA
Released Date(as a single): TBA
Genre: Ballad
Inspiration: 'Queen' by Son DamBi.
Instrument Used: Synthesizer, Violin.
Length: 4.08
Tempo: Mid
Song Concept: Girlish Electronic.
Fashion Concept: TBA
Song DescriptionA strong, bold song. Foretold a story about a man don't know love. This song acts as a bridge between their previous Korean album, 'Your Majesty' and 'Her Story'. With the heavy sound of a violin matched with house beats, this song is perfect for the first track to be offered as it creates a strong first impression to listeners. This song also gave out a luxurious vibe in it.
2.Seoul City (100)Single: TBA
B-Side: TBA
Released Date(as a single): TBA
Genre: Urban/Hip Hop
Inspiration: 'Empire State of Mind' by Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys, 'Fireworks' by Katy Perry.
Instrument Used: Synthesizer
Length: 4.26
Tempo: Mid
Song Concept: Liberality/Freedom.
Fashion Concept: TBA
Song DescriptionTells the story of the dreams of people in Seoul City, this songs is specially dedicated to the country where the girls come from. With an urban beat mostly influenced with American Hip Hop, this song urges listeners to understand the beauty well-hidden in Seoul, the capital of Korea.
3.Lipstick (100)*
Released as a single.
Single: Lipstick
B-Side: Lipstick(Remix Ver.) and Lipstick(Instrumental Ver.)
Released Date(as a single): 24 February, 2011
Genre: Dance/Club
Inspiration: 'OMG' by Usher, 'Roketeer' by Far East Movement.
Instrument Used: Synthesizer, Guitar.
Length: 3.47
Tempo: Fast
Song Concept: Futuristic
Fashion Concept: Funky Couture Fashion
Song Description'Lipstick' is a fast-tempo songs that falls in the Club/Dance Category. The song's based is a riff made from synthesizer and guitar, played throughout the song. The song starts with a techno sound which slowly evolves to produce a guitar's sound. Then, a unison clap sound can be heard from the verse until the chorus. The chorus focuses on the techno beat more, with a little autotune used to give the song more flavor. Then, the bridge for the chorus and the second part of the songs can be heard, with focusing on the hook. The second verses start, focusing more on the clap sound with a different techno beat than the first one. The second chorus starts, with a voice belting before the bridge. After the bridge ends, another verse can be heard, focusing on a different techno beat and an instrumental solo occurs, mainly on the guitar and the sound. The last solo focuses on the ad-lib performed by the lead vocalists.
A song that sings about the pain a girl must feel when a man didn't noticed. This song breaks the cliche thoughts of a song named 'Lipstick'. With an awesome new beats and meaningful lyric, this song is choose as the first single because it clearly signifies the real messages that MiSTAR want to spread, which is everybody is beautiful in their own way. With an addictive hook 'NaNaNa' inserted at the chorus, 'Lipstick' is surely hoped to be a big success. The narration in the beginning was done by EunYoung, which goes like this, 'As I wear this lipstick, I thought of the times when you smiled at me'.
4.Carnival Heart (100)Single: TBA
B-Side: TBA
Released Date(as a single): TBA
Genre: Dance/House
Inspiration: 'Circus' by Britney Spears, 'Hold It Against Me' by Britney Spears.
Instrument Used: Synthesizer, Drums.
Length: 3.24
Tempo: Fast
Song Concept: Sexy Europop
Fashion Concept: TBA
Song DescriptionA brave act for MiSTAR to try a genre that are new for them. 'Carnival Heart' is a sexy House songs that focuses on the percussion instrument, mostly done with a drum. 'Carnival Heart' is a song that urges women to walk confidently during a 'carnival', which signifies the busy, materialistic world. The chorus goes like this, 'It's a good day, so hold your head up and walk the runaway down, so show them truly what you got, babe. It's a fun day, let the colors burst and be a real star, girl, don't let them hold ya. I got a Ca-Ca-Ca-Carnival Heart, make the time stops, make your sweats drop, put yourself on top'.
5.Checkmate (100)Single: TBA
B-Side: TBA
Released Date(as a single): TBA
Genre: House/Electronic
Inspiration: 'Make It Happen' by Namie Amuro, 'Bulletproof' by La Roux.
Instrument Used: Synthesizer, Trumpet
Length: 3.42
Tempo: Fast
Song Concept: Electronic Club
Fashion Concept: TBA
Song DescriptionAnother song that focuses on House &Electronic, 'Checkmate' is a fast-tempo song that delivers a message which sounded like you can make it happen if you believe in yourself. With a heavy synthetic sound, 'Checkmate' is the perfect song to hit on the dance floor.
6.Be Good To Me (100)Single: TBA
B-Side: TBA
Released Date(as a single): TBA
Genre: Retro
Inspiration: 'The Promise' by Girls Aloud.
Instrument Used: Synthesizer, Drums, Guitar, Keyboard, Piano.
Length: 3.32
Tempo: Mid
Song Concept: Mid-Tempo Retro.
Fashion Concept: TBA
Song DescriptionAn retro song with a funky beat. It is a laid-back, easy listening, and mid-tempo track. Influenced by Girls' Aloud 'The Promise, 'Be Good To Me' is about a man who mistreated his girl. The girl confesses to him about the pain she endured and her dream.
7.Won't Sleep Tonight (100)Single: TBA
B-Side: TBA
Released Date(as a single): TBA
Genre: R&B, Ballad
Inspiration: 'Back to December' 'Taylor Swift, 'Runaway' by Kanye West.
Instrument Used: Synthesizer, Piano, Violin
Length: 4.37
Tempo: Mid
Song Concept: Heart-warming ballad.
Fashion Concept: TBA
Song DescriptionA sad, mid-tempo song that focuses on the sound of the piano and violin. The girls (MiSTAR) sang about the last moment people spent with their loved-one before they went away forever. With a heart-breaking lyric and enchanting sound of a perfect harmony, the song which focuses on the girls' voice will brought tears during the first minute listening to it.
8.Without Me Today (100)Single: TBA
B-Side: TBA
Released Date(as a single): TBA
Genre: Pop/Rock
Inspiration: 'What The Hell' by Avril Lavigne, 'Raise You Glass' by P!nk.
Instrument Used: Synthesizer, Drums, Guitar, Bass, Keyboard.
Length: 3.14
Tempo: Fast
Song Concept: Typical Pop-Rock.
Fashion Concept: TBA
Song DescriptionA typical, pop-rock song that is about the girls' confession for a boy full with pride and ego who don't appreciate her. The song is mostly about how the boy realize that the girl completes a part of him, and he felt empty without being beside her for a day.
9.Cruel Fairy Tale (100) *Released as a singleSingle: Cruel Fairy Tale
B-Side: Cruel Fairy Tale (Piano Version) and Cruel Fairy Tale (Instrumental Version)
Released Date(as a single): 31st March, 2011
Genre: Ballad
Inspiration: 'Bohemian Rhapsody' by Queen.
Instrument Used: A Full Orchestra
Length: 4.49
Tempo: Slow
Song Concept: Classical.
Fashion Concept: Classical Glamour
Song Description:The song starts with an alluring chant and violin solo. Then, when the girls start to sing, the violin starts to slow down, but the beat continue at the same tempo. After the chorus, another violin solo starts to play, and it continues like the first one. The second chorus used a different beat than the first one, slower and sweeter. Then, the final chorus starts with the most amazing beat, serves it purpose as a climax before slowing down near ending
An alluring song that used a full orchestra to record. This song takes the longest time to compose and record as the girls' are very keen on producing the perfect music. With a fairy tale atmosphere through the song, 'Cruel Fairy Tale' is about how some fairy tales are too good to be true and it creates a false expectation to love. The most serious song in the album.
10.Back To Home (100)Single: TBA
B-Side: TBA
Released Date(as a single): TBA
Genre: R&B
Inspiration: 'Teenage Dreams' by Katy Perry, 'Forget You' by Cee-Lo Green.
Instrument Used: Synthesizer.
Length: 4.39
Tempo: Mid
Song Concept: Urban.
Fashion Concept: TBA
Song DescriptionA honest confession about the girls' (MiSTAR) feeling for their parents. This song focuses on a R&B beat. It tells a story about the time when the girls' wanted to go home, which were the times when they met hardships. In the end, they endured it to make their loved one proud of them.