Moodswings in This Order
Moodswings in This Order is the debut extended play of Australian singer DPR Ian. It was released on March 12, 2021 through Dream Perfect Regime. It was nominated for R&B Album of the Year at the Korean Hip-hop Awards and peaked at number 40 on the Circle Album Chart.
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Released | March 12, 2021 | |||
Genre | Alternative R&B, pop, rock, electronica[1] | |||
Length | 23:11 | |||
Label | DPR | |||
DPR Ian chronology | ||||
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Singles from Moodswings in This Order | ||||
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Background
In an interview with Billboard, DPR Ian explained the inspiration behind the EP.[1]
"Overall, I wanted to portray a character dealing with various mental disorders which may be deemed negative or dark in a realistic sense but at the same time can also be seen as superpowers in a different light. It’s also a reflection of a lot of who I am as a person — being someone that deals with such ‘mental disorders,’ I wanted to remove that stigma and just put an artistic twist to it, because at the end of the day, it’s really all about expression for me."
Music and lyrics
According to Asian Junkie, "DPR Ian takes the listener on his journey through the darkness, despair, loneliness, regrets, fears, and eventually acceptance of who he is now."[2] "So Beautiful" is a "combination of R&B, jazz, and an empty chorus which is somehow able to blend with Ian’s chilling vocals."[3] “No Blueberries” expresses "the facade we give to our anxieties and obsessions through jazzy piano riffs and soft percussion that contrast with the darkness of the lyrics."[4]
Critical reception
Sofiana Ramli of NME rated the EP 4 out of 5 stars. According to her, it is a "well thought out concept that isn’t too overly ambitious." She concluded that "DPR Ian is carving out a space for himself in the R&B world, and the mark that he’s about to leave on the scene won’t make him go unnoticed."[5]
Awards and nominations
Award | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
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Korean Hip-hop Awards | 2022 | R&B Album of the Year | Nominated | [7] |
Track listing
References
- Mamo, Heran (March 26, 2021). "DPR Ian Is Reframing Mental Disorders as 'Superpowers': Emerging Artists Spotlight". Billboard.
- "Top 10 Korean Albums Of 2021: Part 1". Asian Junkie. January 10, 2022.
- Bertel, Danna (November 8, 2021). "Soundbite: "Moodswings In This Order" by DPR IAN". The Current.
- "The 54 Best K-Pop Songs of 2021". Teen Vogue. December 17, 2021.
- Ramli, Sofiana (March 16, 2021). "DPR IAN – 'Moodswings In This Order (MITO)' EP review: a soul-baring and cathartic debut". NME.
- "Best of 2021: EPs of the Year – SB19, ITZY, ATARASHII GAKKO, SEVENTEEN, Blush, WOODZ, and more". Bandwagon Asia. December 23, 2021.
- "Korean Hip-hop Awards 2022 Nominees". Korean Hip-hop Awards.
- "Album Chart - 2021 Weeks 12". Circle Chart.