Album Review: PLAY
General CommentsSHE brought their fans a huge surprise in this new album. they have decided to change their style a little, and you get to hear many SHE raps in this song, with ella being the rapper. although its their first attempt, the standard is already very much above average, and im very impressed with this fresh side of SHE.
However, this is not to say they have neglected the shu qing side. with selina and hebe's beautiful voices, it would be a pity if there were no shu qing songs. thankfully, there r still adequate slow paced songs for us to enjoy, amidst adapting to SHE's new change.
Several bold attempts have also been made in this album, for instance, incorporating other singers' songs / names into their own song (wonders if it is an attempt to catch attn), or even writing their own songs. Having explored various exciting new possibilities, SHE have really lived up to their album name - PLAY.
Song Ratings#01: 中国话
Rating: 9/10
Comments: Cute rapping of rao kou lings, with a catchy tune. A great way to start the album.
#02: 谢谢你的温柔
Rating: 7/10
Comments: The part sang by SHE sounds like good material for a nice shu qing song, but the portion where they added in a segment of Mayday's Wen Rou sorta spoilt the song abit. Or maybe fei lun hai's voices dont rly match SHE's.
#03: 听袁惟仁弹吉他
Rating: 7.5/10
Comments: A song dedicated to yuan wei ren. It's a really amusing way of inspiring music enthusiasts.
#04: 五月天
Rating: 10/10
Comments: EXTREMELY sweet and romantic song. It's just too good. The small rap segment has the hua long dian jing effect, completing this perfect song.
#05: 藉口
Rating: 9.5/10
Comments: A song which has lyrics consisting entirely of jay chou's songs. A must listen for jay chou fans. even if u arent one, the rap and tune itself is catchy enough.
#06: BOOM
Rating: 4.5/10
Comments: The rap in this song gets on my nerves for some reason. Maybe cos it is quite repetitive.
#07: 再别康桥
Rating: 8/10
Comments: A generally pleasant and soothing song.
#08: 伦敦大桥垮下来
Rating: 7/10
Comments: Song title is a direct translation from "london bridge is falling down". indeed, you hear the famous london bridge tune at various parts of the song. Very qing kuai and happy song.
#09: 说你爱我
Rating: 8.5/10
Comments: Hebe's attempt to write a song! (: Although this is only her 2nd attempt, it is surprisingly very good. Simple and sweet!
#10: 好心情Just be yourself
Rating: 7/10
Comments: A very high and cheery song (: Definitely able to lift one's spirits
#11: 老婆
Rating: 8/10
Comments: Written by Selina and Ella. A song dedicated for themselves. A bit weird that they should be calling each other lao po, but still, a very nice song.
BONUS: Always Open
Rating: 7.5/10
Comments: This is prolly one of the few ad songs where u acherli hear the name of the organisation/brand being advertised. Nice cute starting, and a generally bubbly song (: 7-11 must be really lucky to have them to dai4 yan2.
consilio et animis
5/13/2007 03:00:00 PM
