Map My Mind

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Map My Mind is the first Korean mini album and offline release of solo artist Ophelia. It's classified as a mix of musical genres such as country, underground indie and blues. The album was reviewed negatively, below 32%, a disappointing low from Ophelia's usual average of 92%. Despite this, the album sold well digitally and offline due to it being the last vocal release of the singer. Just a week after sales began, Ophelia announced an indefinite hiatus of singing, announcing she will not be releasing any records in the near future that requires her voice. She will be concentrating on composing music for other artists instead.

Background Information

Type: Mini Album TYPE B
Sale Date: October 20, 2012
Price: US $30.00
Distribution: Clumsy Media, Loen Entertainment

Album Information

Soon after the release of Ophelia's debut Korean single Heartstrings it climbed quickly onto top of the charts and critics warmly supported her work. Giving an average 87% of approval, in terms of her vocal abilities and style. Rumors were quick to say she has a mini album as a planned follow up debut work sometime this year. In February 2012, a week after the release, in a 10Asia exclusive first interview she personally announced the album has been titled as Map My Mind but no other details were released.

The album is reported to be recorded during the same time of her debut Japanese mini album in studios in both Japan and Korea. Originally all of the five tracks were composed and produced by Ophelia but some were later pulled out for no known reason.

Popular South Korean ballad trio 8Eight had actually worked on a song especially for Ophelia and was later put into the album. Indie artists VRose, Triple Effect and Mate are also featured as guest artists. All of whom were confirmed to be volunteered to participate to be part of the album. The recoridng process took three weeks but the musical making took as long as six months.

On March 21, 2012, officials confirmed the news and said the album will be released sometime in April, however there will be no active promotions as Ophelia will be away overseas for her filming activities. There is to be no title single and every single track is to be viewed on the same level. In early April due to personal reasons, Ophelia paused all of her music releases. There were no set release date during the time. Almost three months later in June her officials confirmed the final tracklist after several known changes and there will be two versions available.

The lyrics can be viewed [here].

Critical Reception

Despite great expectations from the general public and music critics, the album faced disappointing reviews alike, praising the vocals of Ophelia but lacking overall music production.

Particpating Artists

• Ophelia
  
• Vicent of Vrose
  
• Tae Jun
  

Involved Composers

• Ophelia
• VRose
• Pe2ny
• 8Eight
• Tablo
• One Way

Tracklisting

1. 커피 (Coffee) - Ophelia || Ophelia
2. 3M (Map My Mind) - Ophelia || Lim Yee Jeon
3. 겁쟁이 (Crime) - Ophelia ft. Vincent || VRose
4. 끝내다 (Break Up) - Ophelia ft. Tae Jun || 8Eight
5. 향수 (Scent) - Ophelia ft. One Way || One Way

Special Deluxe Edition

6. Heartstrings (Bonus Track) - Ophelia|| Tablo
7. Say It Easily ft Trillion Mark (Bonus Track) - Ophelia || Trillion Mark