Cover of Reload
I. Introduction
Reload is the fourth EP by NCT Dream. It was released on April 29, 2020 with the lead track "Ridin'."
II. Background and Release
It marked the group’s last release with only six members, with the termination of the age-based graduation system in the group. Reload continued the maturation of Dream's sound, as the majority of its previously teenage members became adults. The group began releasing teasers on April 20 and leading up to the EP's release. The band also performed songs from the album in the third Beyond Live online concert on May 10. The album came in two versions: Ridin' and Rollin'. The lead track "Ridin'" was also included in the year-end and award show performances supporting the all-unit 2020 NCT Resonance event during segments that showcased each of the sub-units.
III. Tracklist
| Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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"Ridin’" |
Jang Jeong-won, Rick Bridges | Jonatan Gusmark (Moonshine), Ludvig Evers (Moonshine), Julien Maurice Moore, Jeremy "Tay" Jasper, Adrian McKinnon, Darius Martin, Hautboi Rich | Moonshine | 3:21 |
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"Quiet Down" |
Jang Han-bit | Timothy "BOS" Bullock, Jeremy "Tay" Jasper, Sara Forsberg, Jordain Johnson, Zachary Chicoine | Timothy "BOS" Bullock | 3:08 |
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"7 Days" |
Kang Eun-jung | Henrik Bryld Wolsing, Castle, minGtion (ADC Music) | Easthigh, minGtion (ADC Music) | 3:17 |
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"Love Again" |
Shin Jin-he, Jung Mul-hwa | Mike Daley, Mitchell Owens, Jeff Lewis, Micky Blue | Mike Daley, Mitchell Owens | 3:30 |
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"Puzzle Piece" |
Hwang Yoo-bin, Jeno, Jaemin | Josh Cumbee, Andrew Allen | Josh Cumbee, Andrew Allen | 3:47 |
IV. Spotify Playlist
V. Videos
Ridin'
VI. Concept Pictures
VII. Reception
The album debuted at #1 on the Korean Gaon Album Chart, becoming the second best-selling album of April 2020. It charted at #2 the Oricon Albums Chart and #7 on the US Billboard World Albums chart. The group also topped the Billboard Emerging Artists Chart for the first time. In June 2020, the album was certified double platinum by the KMCA. Additionally, it topped the iTunes chart in 49 countries and regions, including the U.S., and topped China's QQ digital album sales chart. The lead single "Ridin'" became the first NCT song to top the Melon charts, with all of the songs from the EP reaching the top 10.
