[Album Review] Dare To Crave: Epilogue (2nd Studio Album: Repackaged) – CRAVITY

In 2025, CRAVITY made two comebacks. The first was their 2nd studio album, Dare To Crave, led by the single SET NET G0?!, in July. The second was the repackaged version, Dare To Crave: Epilogue, led by the single Lemonade Fever, in November. Across the two releases, there are 15 tracks. Today, I am finally getting around to reviewing the rest of their Dare To Crave era.

Overall Thoughts

CRAVITY’s concept of being reborn for Dare To Crave was interesting and intriguing. I remember being super excited when the albums dropped and looking forward to the day I could write about it. That excitement was definitely there when I started writing this post, and I hope the words in this post also convince you to check out the album (if you haven’t already).

The album was consistent throughout, and it was another example of a release with no bad songs. There were some excellent songs amongst the 15-song lineup: 4 songs got a 10/10 rating from me. Keep on reading to find out which songs those were and for the rest of my thoughts on the album.

1. Lemonade Fever (Title Track) – Click here for my review of Lemonade Fever. (10/10)

2. Oxygen – Compared to the title track, Oxygen is a much darker, moodier dive into CRAVITY’s sound profile. I liked the tension this song exuded, especially in the percussive, marching-like chorus. The way this chorus made Oxygen soared took it to a whole different level. Elsewhere in the song, solid vocals and rapping from the members made it a captivating listen. (9/10)

3. EVERYDAY – EVERYDAY opens with warm melodies and nice guitar work before transitioning into a powerful EDM beat, creating a breezy, summery atmosphere that I particularly appreciated. Its bright melodies and energetic vocals and rapping kept things lively, while the spectacular bridge and closing ad-libs provided a strong finish. I also enjoyed the return of the guitars, both through the electric guitar riffs in the instrumental break and the reprise of the opening guitar work to ease us out of the song. (9/10)

4. On My Way – Dare to Crave (the June release) officially began with On My Way. It is a pleasant and melodic pop song by CRAVITY that I look forward to hearing, as it has never failed to elicit a smile from me. It features passionate, blissful vocals and rapping from the members, and I liked the guitar work, which plays a more prominent role throughout the instrumentation. (8/10)

5. SWISH – SWISH features a rock instrumental with cool hip-hop influences. I enjoyed how ‘pretty’ the pre-choruses got, vocally and melodically. And while the buildup makes you expect something a little more robust, SWISH serves a twist: it starts with restrained bass guitar, then shifts into a more robust rock sound that doesn’t stray too far from that restrained approach. It was rather intriguing and felt aesthetic. (8/10)

6. SET NET G0?! (Title Track) – Click here for my full review of SET NET G0?!. (8.5/10)

7. Rendez-vous – CRAVITY brings an interesting and cohesive mix of bossa nova and dance elements through Rendez-vous. The energy is constant, no matter which side the song leans into (the bossa nova or dance elements). The instrumental bridge adds texture to the backing, which contrasts nicely with the typical smoothness of bossa nova. I wish it had a stronger hook to remember the song by, but Rendez-vous was great as-is. (8/10)

8. PARANOIA – PARANOIA is one of the stronger songs on the album that never failed to draw me in and left an impact. It goes for a darker and edgier EDM instrumental that is both bold and refined. You can hear the inner struggle the members express in the lyrics through the instrumental’s rough edges, as well as their vocals and rapping. (9/10)

9. Straight Up To Heaven – The first of the unit tracks is Straight Up To Heaven, which features JUNGMO, WOOBIN and SEONGMIN. Their track is a light synth-pop single with a touch of grooviness. The lightness makes Straight Up To Heaven an easy listen and makes you feel like you are levitating. I liked the vocal focus of the song (which makes sense, given 3 of CRAVITY’s vocalists is at its helm), especially when it came to the harmonies. (9/10)

10. Stadium – ALLEN, WONJIN, HYEONGJUN bring us Stadium, a super fun pop-funk song that is bound to energise the audience and get them on their feet. It’s bright, light-hearted and energetic. The hooks are easy to get into and extremely catchy. Essentially, Stadium is just hard to forget. (10/10)

11. Marionette – The final unit track on the album is brought to us courtesy of SERIM, MINHEE and TAEYOUNG. Marionette is a moodier, more mature, and more sensual track than any other on this album. I really liked the suspense and tension the pop-dance instrumental builds for Marionette, with the trio’s delivery often helping to release us from that suspense and tension. (8/10)

12. Underdog – The members regroup in Underdog. Produced by their senior labelmate JOOHONEY from MONSTA X, Underdog is a powerful rock track that just packs a punch in terms of energy. You can feel CRAVITY’s passion and determination as they sing and rap through the song, as they soar from underdog status. Another favourite of mine from the album. (10/10)

13. Click, Flash, Pow – Of all the songs on this album, I am most excited to write about Click, Flash, Pow. This was an instant favourite of mine from the moment the album dropped. I really liked the groovy instrumentation, thumping beat and the hook, which has so much impact (even if it was just a spoken delivery). The members sounded very confident and dynamic throughout Click, Flash, Pow, as well. (10/10)

14. Love Me Again – Love Me Again delves into the pop-rock genre. I don’t have much to say about the song, other than I really enjoyed the simple, laid-back, pleasant vibes Love Me Again gives, and the members doing a great job of relaying those exact vibes to us. (9/10)

15. Wish Upon A Star – The album ends with Wish Upon A Star, a very warm and comforting pop ballad dedicated to their fans, LUVITY. Like many ballads that I like, this one gets me swaying along to the melodies, and I liked CRAVITY’s soft, soothing delivery throughout. It was a nice way to wind down the album. (8/10)