Hey everyone~! (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧
I just had this idea to make a Spotify playlist with all the "real songs" mentioned in the novel! I named it RATFI, and it's on my account Reiya Kei Alberich (obv lol).
Since I'm currently translating the last volume, The World Stage Awaits, the songs aren't in order from the start of the story. Chu Zhi just released the Western album The One Gazed Upon by Gods, and I've already added the referenced songs from that too. I'll keep adding more as I find them! ♪(๑ᴖ◡ᴖ๑)♪
Feel free to check it out if you want~ ♡
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1. Single
Tracks: 1-2 songs
Purpose: Promote an upcoming album/EP or stand-alone release
Typical Length: Under 10 minutes
Example: Taylor Swift's "Anti-Hero" (1 song) or BTS's "Butter" (title track + instrumental version)
2. Digital Single
Tracks: 1-2 songs (no physical release)
Purpose: Quick release for streaming platforms
Example: Olivia Rodrigo's "vampire" (pre-album digital single)
3. Double A-Side Single
Tracks: 2 main songs (both treated as equal lead tracks)
Common In: J-Pop/K-Pop (e.g., TWICE's *"TT" + "1 to 10")
4. EP (Extended Play)
Tracks: 3-6 songs
Runtime: 15-30 minutes
Purpose: Smaller project between singles and albums
Example: Billie Eilish's "Don't Smile at Me" (7 songs, 26 min)
5. Mini Album (Common in K-Pop/J-Pop)
Tracks: 4-7 songs
Runtime: 20-30 minutes
Difference from EP: More cohesive theme, often treated as a "small album"
Example: NewJeans' "Get Up" (6 songs, 12 min)
6. LP (Album / Full-Length Album)
Tracks: 7+ songs (usually 10-15)
Runtime: 30+ minutes
Purpose: Major artistic statement
Subtypes:
Studio Album: Original material (e.g., "1989" by Taylor Swift)
Concept Album: Thematic unity (e.g., "The Wall" by Pink Floyd)
Soundtrack Album: For films/TV (e.g., "Black Panther: The Album")
7. Double Album
Tracks: 15+ songs (spread across 2 discs/vinyls)
Example: Kendrick Lamar's "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers" (18 tracks)
8. Compilation Album
Content: Previously released songs (greatest hits, remixes, etc.)
Example: "The Essential Michael Jackson"
9. Live Album
Content: Recorded concert performances
Example: Nirvana's "MTV Unplugged in New York"
10. Reissue / Deluxe Edition
Content: Original album + bonus tracks/remixes
Example: Adele's "25" (Deluxe Edition with 3 extra songs)