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  1. Watashi to Hoden (First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version) Watashi to Hoden (First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version) Shiina Ringo
    Even though Japanese artists see one to two years between album releases, they are actually busier than they appear. For one, record companies start releasing singles for the next album months within the current album's release, and many of these singles feature side tracks that may or may not even show up in the full-length albums. Shiina Ringo has a tendency to not feature these side tracks on her albums, and cash-strapped fans can now finally collect these tracks with Watashi to Hoden ("Me and Electric Discharge"), a compilation released in time for her 10th anniversary with major record label EMI. While these side tracks are not quite up to par with Ringo's album tracks, what's here is... [read more]
  2. Jacky 2002-2003 Music Odyssey Grand Finale (3DVDs) (DTS Version) Jacky 2002-2003 Music Odyssey Grand Finale (3DVDs) (DTS Version) Jacky Cheung
    "Jacky 2002-2003 Music Odyssey Grand Finale" ~ Jacky Cheung A Five-star Collection It was scheduled, re-scheduled and we still kept on waiting overtime. In the last two years, there has only been one album from him, the "God of Canto-pop", named "WHERE IS HE". Now, HERE HE IS! Welcome to the "Jacky 2002-2003 Music Odyssey Grand Finale"! Jacky Cheung presents his friends with an excellent, brand new three CD set, which offers a platinum compilation of thirty-eight invaluable hits! All from the Hong Kong live concerts earlier this year. You aren't going to miss it, are you? This "Jacky 2002-2003 Music Odyssey Grand Finale" CD set presents what an Odyssey should present: You are on board for a... [read more]
  3. David Tao@Hong Kong Soul Power Live Karaoke (DVD) David Tao@Hong Kong Soul Power Live Karaoke (DVD) David Tao
    In Perfect Control: "Soul Power Live" ~ David Tao David Tao, the charming Taiwanese R&B superstar, held his "Soul Power" tour at the Hong Kong Coliseum in August. Not until recently has his record company released the live concert album, which offers fans 28 live songs from the "Soul Power" tour. It is generally agreed that having been to the "Soul Power" concerts was an absolute, classy enjoyment. As it is said on the album's cover, the success of the "Soul Power" is not only transferred by David's perfect stage performance, but also his live band, which absolutely created one of the most inspirational, appealing musical environments. Many different pieces from previous years have been... [read more]
  4. 5th Avenue (2nd Version) 5th Avenue (2nd Version) Elva Hsiao
    She Delivers:　"Fifth Avenue" ~ Hsiao Ya, Elva On the up and coming Valentine's Day (14 Feburary 2004), Elva will hold several concerts with such talented songwriters and singers as Eason Chen, Tao Che and Wang LeeHom in Taiwan. Not before long has she released her 7th Mandarin album "Fifth Avenue", there are ten new tunes and one more in dance version. Among the eleven songs are several theme songs of various movies, TV dramas and animations, they have certainly made "Fifth Avenue" even more popular. New quality album consists of various musical genres. Though it may not be as groundbreaking as her previous albums were, it has met most of her fans' expectation. The leading track "Sound Of... [read more]
  5. Remember..., I Love You (Collectible Version) (CD+VCD) Remember..., I Love You (Collectible Version) (CD+VCD) Vic Chou
    Vic Chou “Remember that I love you”- Up to Standard While the sparkle of F4 as a quartet has been dimmed since their stunning debut in 2001, these four Taiwanese hunks still charm in the business as individuals. When Jerry Yan, Ken Zhu and Vanness Wu have respectively opted for the big screen, Vic the next-door boy continues to show off his musical effort by releasing his second solo album “Remember that I love you” with ten brand new tunes. Because of his relatively low and deep voice and still-in-search musical touch, the singing talent of Vic is yet to be as appreciated as his look. The writer actually once criticized his clichéd performance on one of his old songs “Most Special... [read more]
  6. Park of Loneliness Park of Loneliness Hins Cheung
    "Park of Loneliness" ~ Hins Cheung Hins has not released an album for over a year. Before he finishes with his latest album, Hins has just released a Single CD for the brand new song "Park of Loneliness". Included in the Single CD are the music video and four different versions of the song. Hins, as usual, has single-handedly composed, edited and produced the R&B ballad "Park of Loneliness". The song is rhythmic, fluent and poppy and the music and performance by Hins is remarkable. As for the lyrics written by "Kui Shu", the one in the original version seems better. Unfortunately, "In Front Of The Park" (Track#4) fails as the inappropriate piling up of words and phrases in the song has made... [read more]
  7. Sense of Belongings (Taiwan Version) (Limited Edition) Sense of Belongings (Taiwan Version) (Limited Edition) Gigi Leung
    Tasty and savory: "Sense of Belongings" ~ Gigi Leung Gigi Leung has succeeded in re-positioning herself as a true singer rather than just an idol in recent years and has just released her long-awaited Mandarin album "Sense of Belongings" in Taiwan. To surprise her fans in Hong kong, two extra brand new Cantonese songs are also included in the Hong Kong Version. The quality of most of the songs are quite good, they are ear-catching and interesting ballads, message brought forward by them are lively and up-to-date. Many other famous songwriters have also contributed to this Gigi's latest album. However, Gigi might have disappointed her fans in a way that she was not involved much in the... [read more]
  8. HKPO 22 Years Live Box Set HKPO 22 Years Live Box Set Jacky Cheung | Hacken Lee | Joyce Lee | William So
    A Precious Collectible: "HKPO 22 Years Live Box Set" ~ Various Artists Universal Music has recently released a mega 6-CD "HKPO 22 Years Live Box Set" which guarantees speechless enjoyment and overwhelming satisfaction for all Canto Pop fans. The box set includes clips from numerous concerts which feature the HKPO and different "Universal Music singers" in the last 22 years. Singers from various generations such as Guan ZhengJie, Jacky Cheung, Chen HuiXian, Alan Tam and Hacken Lee are included. The present reviewer fully supports the idea of pop singers to sing with the HKPO. The crossover between pop and classical music not only helps popularise the latter, but also allows the masses to... [read more]
  9. Blackhole Blackhole Jordan Chan
    Brand new style: "Blackhole" ~ Jordan Chan Siu Chun Released a Cantonese album and held several concerts at the Hong Kong Coliseum in February, Jordan Chan, in less than three months' time, unbelievably delivers to his fans again. He surprises them this time by releasing in Taiwan the exciting 10-track "Blackhole", his latest annual Mandarin album. "Blackhole" has already been the eighth Mandarin album of Jordan's. Distinguishing from the Funny Music, dance music, R&B and Hip-hop in the earlier stages of his career, the concept album comprises Hard Rock & Roll and it stands for the huge progress made by Jordan. The album of "Blackhole" marks another milestone for Jordan's vivid singing... [read more]
  10. Listen Up (Hong Kong Version) Listen Up (Hong Kong Version) Nicholas Tse
    Credits deserved: "Listen Up" ~ Nicholas Tse Stayed absolutely low and quiet in the last two years, Nicholas sees his popularity spiralled downwards. It has almost been a year since he released his last album "Reborn" in June 2003. Not until recently has EEG put up for him the latest Cantonese and Mandarin album which is named "Listen Up" and comprises 13 brand new songs. Nicholas has indeed started to gain some respects for his musical works after years of hardwork. This album is of no exception as most of the songs are nice, with some quality music and lyrics. The album has also seen such different genres of music as Folk Rock, Grunge Rock, Heavy Metal and ballads being put together in... [read more]
  11. Shine Shine Shine
    Consistent style: "Shine" ~ Shine By releasing their first ever Mandarin album "Shine", Hong Kong popular duo Shine is gearing up to boost their music career to Taiwan and the greater Mandarin-speaking market. 12 Mandarin songs are included in the album while 6 are re-composed from the young duo's Cantonese hits. The album is fine in terms of the music and lyrics but has seen the immediate need for Shine to improve its mediocre Mandarin pronounciations and vocals, if the group is to boost their music career in Taiwan or China. What is good is that Shine has kept its unique style and image, being the impetuous big boy next door, fairly consistent in all albums and songs despite the cultural... [read more]
  12. Ever Green Ever Green Christopher Wong
    Pretty high quality: "Ever Green" ~ Chris Wong Having had his concerts just finished, singer and song writer Christopher Wong has released his first album "Ever Green" in 2004. There are one brand new song and nine remakes of others' smash hits. Jiang GangSheng has single-handedly and satisfactorily produced the album. Chris's singing is given to emotions and has also become even more romantic and expansive. In general, Chris has improved much. "Best Supporting Actor" (Track#10), the only brand new song in the album, describes tactfully and in a roundabout way the misfortune of an inferior person. His masterful skills in expressing the speechless grief in songs has been the most attractive... [read more]
  13. Keep Smiling (New + Best Selection) Keep Smiling (New + Best Selection) Samuel Hui
    I am back: "Keep Smiling" ~ Sam Hui At the same time when Sam Hui, often hyped as the "God of Songs", prepares for the first ever concert after his ground-breaking comeback this May, he has also released "Keep Smiling", his comeback album after more than 10 years. The compilation album features three new tunes and ten of Sam's previous hits with household titles. However, Sam has stayed extremely low-profile and his comeback is still like a mystery. In fact, the brand new album "Keep Smiling" is as mysterious as Sam's comeback as there is not even one single solo song by Sam the God of Songs. Fortunately, the quality of the three new tunes is guaranteed and shall satisfy most of the Sam's... [read more]
  14. Until We Meet Again Until We Meet Again George Lam | Hong Kong Various Artists | Kelly Chen | Jacky Cheung
    Affectionate: "Until We Meet Again" ~ George Lam "Until We Meet Again", put up by George Lam's new record company, greets fans again in some three years. Apart from the four new songs in the album, there are also 12 great hits of George sung by various Canton-pop stars. In general, the album is satisfactory as most of the remakes by younger singers are ear-appealing. Recomposition and different ways of presentation have brought new life to these classic pop songs. As for "Ah Lam"'s 4 new songs, they stand for his well-established unique style and will touch the bottom of the fans' hearts. "Until We Meet Again" (Track#1), the leading track, is rhythmic and elegant. It is definitely one of the... [read more]
  15. AK Trilogy: Your Truly Greatest Hits Part I, II, III (3CDs) AK Trilogy: Your Truly Greatest Hits Part I, II, III (3CDs) Aaron Kwok
    All in one: AK Trilogy: Your Truly Greatest Hits Part I, II, III (3CDs) ~ Aaron Kwok OMany artists have recently released their latest albums and Aaron Kwok, though becoming less and less popular, makes no exception. He has finally put out his first album in 12 months, AK Trilogy: Your Truly Greatest Hits Part I, II, III (3CDs), which includes three new songs and 45 greatest hits of his. The present reviewer believes this album would unexpectedly become so well-received by audience despite the fact that Aaron's career as a star singer has dimmed much during the past few years. After all, the album is a valuable collector piece as it features almost all the songs produced when Aaron was at... [read more]
  16. 2nd Opus 2nd Opus Jeffrey Huang | Jeff & Machi
    Cool: 2nd Opus ~ Huang LiCheng & Machi The albums Gang Machi and Oh! My Machi DiDi last year established Huang LiCheng & Machi as two of the hippest pop stars in Taiwan. Now, the combination is back with a brand new Taiwanese album, 2nd Opus, featuring a number of new Mandarin and English songs. It has been a year since their last album. It is good to know that the group still hangs on with Hip-Hop which they are really good at. Fans around the globe would be able to enjoy the music and songs despite the fact that most songs are in Taiwanese dialects. Mixed rhythms add much colour to the songs in the album and members of the singing group are really good at rapping. In general, this is a... [read more]
  17. Nobita Nobita Leo Ku
    Second to none: Nobita ~ Leo Ku As Games - Leo Ku, his Cantonese conceptual album last year, received many favorable comments, Leo Ku proundly presents his fans with this brand new theme album Nobita, which features ten new tunes and one extra in remix version. This year's theme is comics. While being jointly produced by Mark Lei SongDe, Zhang JiaTian and Leo Ku, Lin Xi takes charge of all the lyrics in Nobita. Increased diversity makes this album as good as the last Games - Leo Ku. Leo's voice sounds indescribably tender and moving in the mild-flavored guitar accompaniment of Nobita (Track#1), an excellent ballad which has been distributed to all local radio and TV stations. Besides Nobita,... [read more]
  18. Coffee or Tea (Limited Version) Coffee or Tea (Limited Version) Andy Lau
    Long Time No Album: Coffee or Tea ~ Andy Lau Andy Lau, namely the most hardworking singer in Hong Kong, has finally released his latest Cantonese album - Coffee or Tea - though a dispute with his previous record company has delayed the plan for over a year. A total of 10 Cantonese and 1 Mandarin new songs are presented in the brand new album. The Canto-pop king has been telling stories about life, nature and destiny in his songs and movies for several years. Coffee or Tea is of no exception. Meanwhile, ballads, the answer to success in the Chinese musical industry, are no way to be missed out. In general, the differences from the previous are that there are more delicate descriptions of... [read more]
  19. East Towards Saturn East Towards Saturn Kit Chen
    Finale:East Towards Satur ~ Kit Chan Chan Chieh-yi (Kit), a true singer and idol to many fans in Asia, has recently released her brand new but last album East Towards Saturn, which includes 7 Mandarin and 3 English songs. East Towards Saturn is seen as the great finale of Kit's years of splendid and glistening singing career. Most pieces in East Towards Saturn are quality songs with romantic lyrics, delightful music and pleasurable rhythm. Known for her strong vocals, wide range and strong passion, Kit's singing has always been a trademark and guarantee of quality for 12 years. East Towards Saturn, the leading track, is probably the footnote on how she sees the current music/song industry in... [read more]
  20. Leon Dawn Leon Dawn Leon Lai
    Leon's Dawn:Dawn ~ Leon Lai Starring in three blockbusters such as San Geng, Leaving Me Loving You and Infernal Affairs III has fuelled a strong comeback for Leon Lai in the local showbiz. Having claimed The Best Actor Award, he is storming back to the local music industry as he releases a brand new album Dawn which includes 11 Mandarin and Cantonese songs. Although other producers such as Wu YueCheng and Ce Tian of On Your Mark are parts of the production crew, the chief producer Lei SongDe still leaves a heavy influence in the album's style. The "new" songs are not of much difference from his old ones as most of them are canned love songs and upbeat dance songs. The present reviewer thinks... [read more]
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