Magic Cyndi (2nd Version) (CD+DVD) DVD Region All

The ever adorable Cyndi Wang has been away from the Taiwanese music scene for a while. She graced TV screens last year in the popular drama Smiling Pasta, which is set for a sequel in 2007, but the question in most fans' minds has been when her new album would come out. Now, 15 months after Cyndi with U, the young singer is finally releasing her sixth album, Magic Cyndi. The title expresses Cyndi's desire to magically make the bad things in life disappear, leaving only happiness.

All rested up, Cyndi delivers her trademark cute and catchy pop tracks in this new album, including the cheery, up-tempo first plug "Love's Tian Ling Ling". The song is inspired by Cyndi's conversations with her single girlfriends and co-workers, who often discuss what the best way to find love is. The phrase "tian ling ling" comes from a chant that calls to heaven and earth for luck, and the song's lyrics refer to different traditional methods to foretell romance (like divination sticks). The song's melody is a refreshing fusion of musical styles, mixing traditional Asian instruments like erhu, bamboo flute, and sitar with disco and hip hop beats and, of course, Cyndi's sweet voice. The album also features a song written by the singer herself, surely a sign that her magic and talent will only continue to grow.