REVERXE Lyrics & Tracklist – EXO

Album Information

REVERXE is the eighth full-length studio album by the South Korean-Chinese K-pop group EXO, officially released on January 19, 2026, by SM Entertainment. The project marks the group’s first full album in approximately two and a half years and reflects a return after extended individual pursuits and mandatory military service for many members. The album rollout included pre-release promotional content, concept teasers, and a fan showcase event scheduled in Seoul on the release day to present the new music and creative direction. The album’s musical breadth spans multiple stylistic influences while maintaining EXO’s signature blend of pop sensibilities and performance-oriented soundscapes. It was distributed in both physical formats (including multiple version releases) and across major digital streaming platforms.

Brief Description

Conceptually, REVERXE presents a multidimensional musical narrative. The collection incorporates storytelling that traverses emotional states from resilience to introspection, with thematic symbolism inspired by EXO’s longstanding “EXO Universe” lore. The title track and lead single “Crown” leverages a combination of hard dance elements, blending trap-inspired percussion, heavy metal guitar textures, and electronic synths, aligned with lyrics that metaphorically liken a treasured affection to a sovereign’s crown. Other tracks explore genre hybrids such as R&B pop, electronic pop with Brazilian funk influences, mid-tempo pop rock, and balladic expressions. This range demonstrates artistic versatility and narrative cohesion across the nine-track lineup.

Musical Style

The album draws from a diverse palette of genres, interweaving K-pop with hard dance, trap, EDM, R&B, electronic pop, and pop-rock nuances. Emphasis on dynamic rhythmic structures and layered vocal harmonies complements emotional lyrical motifs. Tracks like “Back It Up” and “Crazy” focus on energetic beats and production intensity, while songs such as “Moonlight Shadows” and “I’m Home” tend toward emotive melodic frameworks. The balanced sequencing from high-tempo dance numbers to reflective ballads provides narrative progression throughout the listening experience.

Release Information

REVERXE was released on January 19, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. KST. Pre-orders for physical editions were made available ahead of the launch, including several version variations tailored for collectors. The album release coincided with promotional performances and a comeback showcase event at Kyunghee University Peace Hall in Seoul later the same day, marking a formal presentation of the new material to public and media outlets. The rollout strategy incorporated concept images, trailer content, and engagement with fan communities prior to the full release.

Tracklist

Crown
Back It Up
Crazy
Suffocate
Moonlight Shadows
Back Pocket
Touch & Go
Flatline
I’m Home

Credits

Primary Artists / Vocal Performers: Suho, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, Sehun, Lay (participating members of EXO on this album cycle).

Excluded Members for This Release: Xiumin, Baekhyun, Chen (due to ongoing contractual disputes with label and not participating in album activities).

Note: Specific songwriter, composer, arranger, and production credits for each track are typically listed in the physical album booklet and official digital metadata but are not fully published in aggregated sources at this time. Vocal performance and group participation information is confirmed based on promotional materials and official announcements.