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Faith (CD + MOOV Live + MV DVD)
Faith (CD + MOOV Live + MV DVD) DVD Region All
(5)Our Price: US$17.99Usually ships within 1 to 2 daysRelated promotions:March 3, 2010 "Faith"No one would have thought that it would take Sammi 5 years to produce a full fledged album (the last one was "Sammi vs. Sammi" back in 2004). But let me tell you, the wait was worth it. She's been through many ups and downs since then and is now back stronger, braver, and with a message more powerful than ever.
"Faith" documents Sammi's experience--from her so-called "depression" to her recovery and healing process due to her new found faith. Sure, this is very much an album revolving around Christianity, but you certainly don't have to be Christian to enjoy it. Listen to the music. Listen to the message. There is a certain positive and uplifting quality about it without it being an overly religious album. The vocals sound top-notch, and the rap collaborations with MC Yan and 24 Herbs are just the icing on the cake.
Sammi is finally back, and perhaps we can all use a little bit of faith.
Recommended Tracks:
"信者得愛"
"罪興罰"
"上帝早已預備"
"不要驚動愛情"
"結果"
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Ten Days In The Madhouse (CD+DVD) (Limited Boxset)
Ten Days In The Madhouse (CD+DVD) (Limited Boxset) DVD Region All
(4)Our Price: US$18.99Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:January 8, 2009 Powerful & Thought-ProvokingDenise Ho has truly outdone herself this time around, producing one of the most thought-provoking and meaningful albums of the year. "Ten Days..." explores the "madhouse" that is our society with 10 new tracks, each conveying a message about the (dysfunctional?) world we live in.
For those who are partial to k-songs, this album may not be what you are looking for. However, those who take the time and patience to interpret each song's underlying message will find this album to be a breath of fresh air. Each track (and its title) revolves around things that make our society defective: being "insane", poverty, selfishness, the education system, teenage angst, etc.
While the theme of the album deals with intriguing issues, the music itself is equally compelling. This is especially evident with Denise Ho's touching vocals in "青山黛瑪," her haunting voice in "少年維特," and her wide musical range in "美空雲雀." With brand new collaborations with Hanjin, the mixings of "楊子經書" and "丹賴斯隊" are quite bold and eccentric.
Overall, this album is very worthy of a listen. It is rare to find an album with such a heavy theme, and even more rare to find an artist like Denise Ho who cares enough to produce an album that delivers such critical messages to listeners. HOCC, I salute you.
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