The Chaos Chapter: Freeze
by Tomorrow X Together
  • Record Label: Bighit
  • Release Date: Jun 4, 2021
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9.3

Universal acclaim- based on 1197 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 57 out of 1197
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  1. Pieceofpiece12
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    Amazing album! El álbum es una mezcla de pop moderno con ritmos experimentales en canciones como X01 = LOVESONG, Frost y Dear SPUTNIK.
  2. megnh
    Jul 7, 2021
    9
    TOMORROW X TOGETHER is a group that is built to last a long time. Over the course of their career, they have demonstrated exceptional range as performers and singers, purely because they are willing to take genre risks that other groups of their generation are not. Each title track is so distinct from its predecessors, and all of their discography follows an authentic storyline about theTOMORROW X TOGETHER is a group that is built to last a long time. Over the course of their career, they have demonstrated exceptional range as performers and singers, purely because they are willing to take genre risks that other groups of their generation are not. Each title track is so distinct from its predecessors, and all of their discography follows an authentic storyline about the struggles and triumphs of youth, which they present with earnestness. You just can't help but root for them, because you believe them. Later on in their careers, their earlier works will be nostalgic.

    This album is one that TXT should be particularly proud of, as they were involved in the production and writing for a majority of the tracks, one of which has the youngest member (born in 2002) as the main producer. They have credits on their last album as well, but this album seems to be more personal. In interviews and behind-the-scenes clips for this album, all members demonstrate acute emotional intelligence, especially when discussing the title track, 0x1=LOVESONG. TXT's strength is that they are genuine. They assume vulnerability just as easily as they do jubilance or passion or anger in their other tracks. Whatever a performance needs, they will provide, 100%. FREEZE seems to have been a MAJOR turning point in their career, its numbers blowing all previous ones out of the water, as they experience a massive increase in new listeners. Looking forward to seeing their ORGANIC, CONSISTENT growth continue.    … Expand
  3. Moablue5
    Jul 7, 2021
    9
    I really loved this album, not only for the rock vibes, but for the feeling that the songs transmit.
  4. saygyu
    Jul 7, 2021
    9
    All the songs from this albums are great and amazing, all the are different genres and the title track songs is somethings I haven't seen before in a K-pop group which I personally love seen when a K-pop groups goes out of the usual and experiments and plays with it.
  5. beomkaist
    Jul 7, 2021
    8
    This is their second full album and they showed how much they have grown! all the members participated in the composition and I can feel their essence in the songs, Dear Sputnik is my favorite track! I had a lot of fun listening to No Rules and listening to the title track I immerse myself in my thoughts.
  6. bia_fmtei
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    It's really a very good album , I recommended some songs for friends and everyone liked .
  7. leo-elj
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    Tomorrow x together will always bring you on a musical journey, but this one was different. Loved every moment from Anti-Romantic to Frost, every drum, note, and word had me in a different dimension. Absolutely in Love!
  8. Helen123
    Jul 7, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A really good album with a strong message and meaning full lyrics. Has the potential to become the sound of generation. I really enjoyed listening to it.… Expand
  9. mxontserrat
    Jul 7, 2021
    9
    I just love how all the songs tells a story in different genres. Genuinely one of the best albums released this year.
  10. nathbzrra
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    if you're looking for music that makes you feel teenage love, you're in the right place, amazing
  11. dilankadriye
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    a well produced and well written album with amazing vocals and a unique style. their musical growth is amazing.
  12. Ley0122
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    The best album. All the songs are great and diverse. The members also participated a lot in making this album.
  13. cowprint
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    Showcasing amazing growth from their debut album The Dream Chapter: Star, it seems that Tomorrow X Together's descent into chaos with The Chaos Chapter: Freeze is nothing short of a perfect display of their evolution as artists. With production credits from all members for the first time, this album is even more impressive. The exploration of rock elements is a perfect metaphor for chaosShowcasing amazing growth from their debut album The Dream Chapter: Star, it seems that Tomorrow X Together's descent into chaos with The Chaos Chapter: Freeze is nothing short of a perfect display of their evolution as artists. With production credits from all members for the first time, this album is even more impressive. The exploration of rock elements is a perfect metaphor for chaos and an even more perfect introduction to their newest chapter of musical works. If The Dream Chapter was magical and riddled with fantasy, then The Chaos Chapter is gritty and experimental, whilst still maintaining excellent musical comprehensivity and quality (and having its softer and more light-hearted moments via Anti-Romantic and Magic). Tomorrow X Together has proved themselves in not being afraid to take musical risks (via the mix of hyper pop, rock, and trap elements on Frost), and they are shaping up to be a group that is changing the scope of kpop music as we know it. Their reputation of having a no skip discography remains, and they are indeed the moment. It's no stretch to say that the next generation of kpop music is in good hands.… Expand
  14. kangtaehyun
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    It's hard to come across an album that has so many different genres, from the title track, 0X1, and to anti-romantic, it's an all around amazing album. The members all had some part in producing this album, which is amazing. The meaning behind the lyrics are something that not many groups can achieve. The storytelling in the album is truly mesmerizing. TXT knows how to make an all-rounderIt's hard to come across an album that has so many different genres, from the title track, 0X1, and to anti-romantic, it's an all around amazing album. The members all had some part in producing this album, which is amazing. The meaning behind the lyrics are something that not many groups can achieve. The storytelling in the album is truly mesmerizing. TXT knows how to make an all-rounder album that everyone can enjoy.… Expand
  15. Txyaah
    Jul 7, 2021
    9
    The chaos chapter freeze has a great diverse sound throughout the album. No song sounds the same and the lyrics are very meaningful. Considering Tomorrow x Together’s audience are teenagers and young adults (gen z) They talk about problems that relates to to their audience and make their audience feel like they are connected to the group in some way or another. The pop rock to hyperpop,The chaos chapter freeze has a great diverse sound throughout the album. No song sounds the same and the lyrics are very meaningful. Considering Tomorrow x Together’s audience are teenagers and young adults (gen z) They talk about problems that relates to to their audience and make their audience feel like they are connected to the group in some way or another. The pop rock to hyperpop, they have it all in much more in this album! I recommend giving this album a listen!!… Expand
  16. Huening
    Jul 7, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like this album so much, i think this album is the best album by kpop act this year and the fact that the members participated especially Hueningkai is a producer for one track "Dear Sputnik" make it more amazing. This is superior album.… Expand
  17. EvaSantos
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    Tomorrow x Together is a group that has been showing so much grouth with their music and new sides of them in a short period of time since they debuted in 2019. They bring a fresh and new air in a industry that is so saturated, in a way that we expect somethinng new from them and yet are amazed by it, every comeback. This album is so freaking good! And the fact that the membersTomorrow x Together is a group that has been showing so much grouth with their music and new sides of them in a short period of time since they debuted in 2019. They bring a fresh and new air in a industry that is so saturated, in a way that we expect somethinng new from them and yet are amazed by it, every comeback. This album is so freaking good! And the fact that the members participated in the writing and production is fascinating. All the songs are perfet in their own way and the feature in the title is just stunning. I hope these five boys achieve more and more troughout their successful career.… Expand
  18. hseokdi
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    Their most sophisticated album yet! All songs have their own flavor and with the boys helping with lyrics and producing, it also helpened with how they pushed themselves and were more ambitious in trying new singing techniques! Ice cream is my favorite song here!
  19. GYU4RT
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    I've been MOA since The Dream Chapter: Star, and to be honest, this album is legendary. The Chaos Chapter FREEZE can please any type of audience, especially young people. His lyrics are touching and show what we've been through today. TOMORROW X TOGETHER and Big Hit Music know how to work very well on lyrics and instrumentals.
  20. sunsetsmoon
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    The Chaos Chapter: Freeze hasn't been released for that long but it's already one of my very favorite albums. Every track is so unique and catchy! This album is so versatile and I could really not get bored of it at all! I seriously cannot pick only one favorite song but the songs I mostly like would be Dear Sputnik and Frost. There's just something about them that I really love but IThe Chaos Chapter: Freeze hasn't been released for that long but it's already one of my very favorite albums. Every track is so unique and catchy! This album is so versatile and I could really not get bored of it at all! I seriously cannot pick only one favorite song but the songs I mostly like would be Dear Sputnik and Frost. There's just something about them that I really love but I can't really express it with words. Tomorrow X Together did a great job with this one, I'm really curious to see how their next album will be!… Expand
  21. Sea304
    Jul 7, 2021
    9
    The album is just incredible each song has a unique vibe but at the same time relate to each other. The album has fun and lively songs but also nostalgic songs.
  22. rocketto
    Jul 7, 2021
    9
    This is an amazing album. I think this is my favorite from them. I love their sound and how they have grown since 2019 and can’t wait to see more of them in a future! :)
  23. Chertxs
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS INSANE, is so good and unique!
    no one would do it as amazing as txt.
  24. Everlune
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    Only TXT have the capacity of all bsides sounds like a title track, The Chaos chapter: freeze AOTY
  25. Turkeymoagang
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    All the songs on the album appeal to my musical taste. Melodies and lyrics are beautiful. An album that starts emotionally with the anti-romantic song and ends strongly with the FROST song. An album that is definitely catchy after listening to it once. I like it
  26. Anirisa0722
    Jul 7, 2021
    9
    I'm going to start by saying that I have never in my life liked the entire discography of a group, but with TXT this is different. I literally love ALL of their songs and the ones in this album are no exception. When I first heard the teaser for the songs I thought I might not like some of them because they aren't really my style and what I like, but there is something about this ones thatI'm going to start by saying that I have never in my life liked the entire discography of a group, but with TXT this is different. I literally love ALL of their songs and the ones in this album are no exception. When I first heard the teaser for the songs I thought I might not like some of them because they aren't really my style and what I like, but there is something about this ones that I ended up absolutely loving them. Everything is so diverse and the lyrics, as always, are very much relatable, it makes me proud to know that all of the members were involucred in the writing of them and one of them even helped produce one of the songs. This shows a lot of their talents, not only in how they are excellent at singing and dancing, but in writing and producing as well.
    I have to say as well that this album had such a different concept, it was something very new to them and can say that, as they worked really hard on it, they nailed it.
    I'm not giving a 10 just because I know next comeback is going to be even better, but this doesn't change the fact that this is my favourite album ever.    … Expand
  27. fahmisda
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    this album really showcases different genres of music which r actually pretty good. tbh, one of the best releases of 2021
  28. gurski
    Jul 7, 2021
    9
    In this new album, TXT brings so much reflections about our life, solitude, relationships and more. Dear Sputnik is definitely my favorite with 0X1=LOVESONG right after. The boys are super talented and I hope we'll see them working on lyrics and production even more in the next albums.
  29. arrahchoi
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    Album of the year yes. 4th gen leaders. 4th gen it boys, very talented, good music, goodlooking, bestest boys ever
  30. imsxyeon
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is too good, there's no song that doesn't come out of my head. It is a very varied album.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
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  1. The Quietus
    Jul 7, 2021
    80
    This album is a demonstration of how BigHit Music’s in-house producers and TXT members' composing skills blend smoothly to experiment with sound in clever but relatable narratives. ... The Chaos Chapter: Freeze is a surreal album in which a mix of sounds, music genres, and metaphorical lyrics seem out of shape – until you step to the right distance to appreciate the whole painting.
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  2. AllMusic
    Jul 7, 2021
    80
    Aside from the delicate "Anti-Romantic," the rest of the effort keeps the energy high with its hybrid blend of electronic, hip-hop, and anthemic rock flourish, resulting in a wholly engaging listen that ends all too soon.
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  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jul 7, 2021
    100
    This new record not only keeps up that 100 per cent strike rate of golden tunes, but also gives us their best release to date. It’s an album that represents huge growth. Their vocals are more powerful and emotive than ever. ... Like true Gen Z artists, they pull from an extensive palette of genres, but manage to make each – be it angsty rock or a return to disco-pop – feel like it’s a sound they’ve been honing for ages.
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