The Coffee Lab Factory
From Clumsy Media
This is the debut album of the project collaboration Coffee Musicians. It's released by the group's first original line up members themselves under no label which includes a female and male vocal, lyricist and a background band.
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Background Information
Type: Studio Album TYPE A
Sale Date: 2010/02/14
Price: US $20.00
Producing: Clazziquai, Coffee Musicians, Fluxus Music
Album Information
After the release of the first free EP The Corner Coffee Shop; it was a surprising success. Climbing to #1 on all charts at the time and surprised many critics since it was only a digital release and there were no promotions. The public received their music warmly and praised their talents as an underground project group. Soon after they received many label deals but they eventually together as a group decided to join their mentor experienmental group Clazziquai's company - Fluxus Music.
Under joining the label in 2009 after a months long contract discussion, they began immediately planning for their second release - a first full album. While in the middle of recording front man and male vocal Choi Koo Gun decided to leave to pursure his studies. He claimed that the one night fame success has taken too much effect on him. It was a major hit on the group and fans' numbers, as he was the one that started the group and collected its members and plays the inspirational role behind the scenes. The group soon went on a months long hiatus, unsure of what musical direction they were heading. During this time the group's music reviewer and background producer Subway Space went on an overseas holiday to Australia and met Korean law student Hwangbo Gun (later known as Mr. Kid). The pair became friends soon enough and Hwangbo's hidden vocal and rap talent was discovered later on. Immediately Subway Space contacted the group at Korea and showed video footage and they decided they would like Hwangbo to step in as their new male lead vocal. Hwangbo has always been eager to return to his home country after midgrating when he was young and decided to accept the opportunity.
As soon as he arrived he became an official member and the group began recording the album all over again. With original member MiiKii taking over the role of behind the inspiration of ideas. Work began in the mid 2009 and the whole album took seven months to finish. All members in the group described the process as successful and had no troubles working together (despite three months after the release two members - Ro.M and N0.8 Lonely Streets decided to quit the group with no prone reason).
Critical Reception
The general public did not have high hopes for this first album despite the group's major commerical success with their unofficial debut mini album. Group leader Choi Koo Gun leaving the group had a major impact, on both members itself and almost half of the fans leaving. Unlike the expected, all the songs on the album received critical response and rised to the top spots on the charts. Their popularity rised to another level and gained themselves a title between the mainstream artists. Like previously, their music was heard all around that year in coffee shops and was a popular choice among the young 20's.
Professionals praised new member Mr. Kid's talent and many hidden poentials of what is yet to come. "Despite the bad feelings in the beginning, Hwangbo Gun (real name of Mr. Kid) rised above all the expectations. In many ways, he is an improved version of Choi Koo Gun (the original male vocal and producer). His voie has a lot of charisma and the rap in outstanding in terms of rhythmn and the lyrics he accompanied with. With time, he will make a name for himself individually just like all the Coffee Musicians members out there so far."
Fans enjoyed all of the members' solo tracks. Including MiiKii, Mr. Kid and especially indie bannd N0.8 Lonely Streets.
Response were all generally positive and online charts gave an average of 85% on the album - equally as favourable as the previous works. The album was noted to be one of the most successful album in terms on offline sales despite failed pre order numbers.
Involved Members
- Mr. Kid - male vocal
- MiiKii - female vocal
- Ro.M - lyricst
- N0.8 Lonely Streets - background band
Tracklisting
1. Well-come (Intro.) - Coffee Musicians || Corner Musicians
2. The Waitress - Coffee Musicians || Coffee Musicians
3. 순서 (Order) - Mr. Kid || Choi Koo Gun
4. 카푸치노 (Cappuccino) - Coffee Musicians || Corner Musicians
5. Skinny Latte Love - MiiKii || MiiKii
6. L.A.F.S - Coffee Musicians || Coffee Musicians
7. Lip Stain Cup - Coffee Musicians || Choi Koo Gun
8. 그림 (Painting) - N0.8 Lonely Streets || Choi Koo Gun
9. 곧 돌아와 (Memory Song) - Choi Koo Gun || Coffee Musicians
10. 감사합니다 (Just You) - Coffee Musicians || Coffee Musicians
