Devil (EP)
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Devil is the second extended play by South Korean singer Max Changmin. It was released on January 13, 2022, by SM Entertainment. The EP contains six tracks including the lead single of the same name. The physical album is available in two photobook versions.
Background and release
On December 28, 2021, SM Entertainment announced that Max would release his second solo EP in January 2022.
On January 3, 2022, the release date of Devil was announced as January 13, 2022.
Composition
The title song “Devil” is a slow R&B song that blends groovy drums, grand bass riffs and heavy a cappella chorus to create an overwhelming atmosphere featuring Max's colourful ad-libs and delicate vocal techniques that express the exploding emotions. The lyrics written by Max is said to be enough to feel the intense charisma with the will to move forward confidently without giving in to the devil's whispers even in a difficult reality.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Devil" | Changmin | Alexander HolmgrenJay Birch | HolmgrenBirch | 3:33 |
| 2. | "Maniac" | danke (lalala Studio) | Pete KirtleyAndrew MurraySam Roman | KirtleyMurrayRoman | 3:15 |
| 3. | "Fever" | Yoo Young-jin | Yoo Young-jin | Yoo Young-jin | 4:06 |
| 4. | "Alien" | Changmin | Mike AljadeffKenneth McGregory Sharpless II | Aljadeff | 3:13 |
| 5. | "Dirty Dancing" | Choi Jae-yeon (Jam Factory) | David SträäfAlexander MoodMimmi GyltmanEfraim Leo | Strääf | 2:44 |
| 6. | "Airplane Mode" | Lee Yi-jin (153/Joombas) | Mich HansenBirk Preisler Plagborg BønløkkeEmelie HollowAlex Stacey | CutfatherBirk B | 2:55 |
| Total length: | 19:46 |
Charts
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for Devil Chart (2022) Peak position Japanese Albums (Oricon) 17 Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan) 13 South Korean Albums (Gaon) 7 | Monthly charts Monthly chart performance for Devil Chart (2022) Peak position South Korean Albums (Gaon) 25 |
| Japanese Albums (Oricon) | 17 |
| Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan) | 13 |
| South Korean Albums (Gaon) | 7 |
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
| South Korean Albums (Gaon) | 25 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | January 13, 2022 | Digital downloadstreaming | SM |
| South Korea | CD | SMDreamus |