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안녕하세요
(Annyeonghaseyo)
こんにちは
(Konnichiwa)
你好
(Ni Hao)
I made my first blog post on Eric Nam back in 2018, a whopping 5 years ago, and when I made that post, he'd not released a full length album yet. Now he has 3.
There and Back Again is his 2nd full length album.
On the 15th of October 2021, the I Don't Know You Anymore M/V was released.
Owned by Eric Nam
On the 12th of November 2021, the Any Other Way M/V was released.
Owned by Eric Nam
On the 7th of January 2022, the Lost On Me M/V was released, along with the physical and digital release of his 2nd full length album There and Back Again.
Owned by Eric Nam
On the 3rd of march 2023, the album was digitally rereleased, with the title There and Back Again (Reimagined).
Eric wrote on the lyrics, as well as composed on the tracks for Lost On Me, I Don't Know You Anymore, Any Other Way, What If and Admit.
He also served as the executive producer on the album.
There and Back Again peaked at No.21 on the Circle Albums Chart.
Circle Sales = 5,122+
*YouTube views correct at time of writing post*
The M/V for I Don't know You Anymore has so far gained 3,468,461 million views.
The M/V for Any Other Way has so far gained 1,790,281 million views.
The M/V for Lost On Me has so far gained 2,648,800 million views.
All three of the M/V's are still gaining views on a daily basis, with the combined view count increasing by 194,148 thousand views in just a couple of days.
There and Back Again is set out in a hardback book style case and comes with the Cd, photo book and a random photo card.
Track List
Lost On Me
I Don't Know You Anymore
Any Other Way
Wildfire
What If
Admit
One Way Lover
I love the colour of this album, it's stunning, the contrasting colours really makes the albums cover pop and stand out.
I love the photo book I love that it's not one concept, colour palette or setting, it has everything and even though the album was released during the winter, the photo book gives me vibes of all the seasons, especially spring and summer.
The album itself is stunning, each track shows something new while still having that Eric Nam flair.
I love the melody for Lost On Me. This is one of those songs that as soon as it starts, I'm ready to sing along. Even for someone like me that can't sing, it's such any easy song to sing along to.
Lost On Me
I Don't Know You Anymore is one of my favourite tracks, I've been in love with this track since it was released. I can't wait to see this song live next year. This is one of those songs that I would recommend to people that weren't fans or familiar with him. It's even on the playlist I created for work for the next several weeks while working night shifts.
I Don't Know You Anymore
Owned by Eric Nam
Another of my favourite tracks, especially from this album is Any Other Way, the melody is stunning and catchy, especially with the whistle. His voice in this song is just on another level. Whenever I listen to this track, I feel like I'm listening to him for the first time all over again, there's a freshness to it and to take note from Eric himself, I wouldn't have it any other way.
Any Other Way
Owned by Eric Nam
I have to say, that vocally, my favourite track from this album is Wildfire. This song is the main song, I'm excited to see live next year. This song for me is on another level, the melody, the vocals, it all just stops me in my tracks, it's breathtaking.
Wildfire
Owned by Eric Nam
I feel I keep repeating myself, but, I love the melody for What If. I don't know what it is but this song gives be spring vibes. There's something about Eric's voice that it seems to stand out so much more against melodies like this.
What If
Owned by Eric Nam
The guitar in Admit is stunning, you just know this song as an acoustic piece would be stunning. Whenever I listen to this track, for me the guitar always stands out the most over the melody.
Admit
Owned by Eric Nam
Whenever I listen to One Way Lover, I can't help but just stop and listen to Eric sing. His voice in this song is just stunning. I honestly forget there is a melody behind him as my ears just focus on him. This is another song I always sing along to.
One Way Lover
Owned by Eric Nam
I absolutely love this album and I never thought I could fall in love with these songs all over again. That was until he released There and Back Again (Reimagined). I highly recommend that you check the rerelease out.
If you want a singer that can take you on a journey as well as stop you in your tracks, then Eric Nam is your man.
It's nice to love and adore a singer that's my age. compared to the majority of the K-pop groups and idols I listen to, that are 10+ years younger than me.
I can't wait to see him live in Manchester next year, something that's taken me 5 years to accomplish.
Were you a fan of There and Back Again?
Do you have a physical copy?
What were your thoughts on the singles I Don't Know You Anymore, Any Other Way and Lost On me?
Do you have a favourite track from the album?
Have you listened to There and Back Again (Reimagined)?
Did your favourite track change?
Let me know in the comments below.
See you soon!
안녕
(Annyeong)
さようなら
(Sayonara)
再见
(ZaiJian)
Bye
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