[02/18/2008 - Sina] "Wu Suo Bu Zai[Omnipresent] - Show Your

"Wu Suo Bu Zai[Omnipresent] - Show Your Dance" Album Review

02/18/2008

Last year, after leaving Avex Trax and then promoted to EMI's "First Brother" [Main Man], Show Lo will soon be holding his ticket selling solo concert in Hong Kong. Earlier, he had released his first Mandarin album with EMI, "Wu Suo Bu Zai [Omnipresent] - Show Your Dance," with continuance of his appearance as "Dance King," -- he vows to make his own illustrious mark in world of Asian Music.

When Show "Xiao Zhu[Little Pig]" Lo was over at Avex, his past albums have sold very well, with 2 song schemes "Dance Songs" and "Slow Songs." With this strategy, it indubitably attracted music fans from Taiwan and all over the world. I believe, that Show has definite potential in the music industry. First of all, he has an idol singer's foremost important factor, a handsome exterior, which would naturally and easily grab the attention of music fans. Also, the albums that he's recorded at Avex have all expressed a very strong listening endurance and youthful sound, which allows people to not only listen very enthusiastically, but also doesn't have them thinking it's too heavy and old-fashioned. As for his voice, even though it's not perfect, but it sounds sincere, pleasing to the ear, and it definitely has it's appeal. Thus, as long as his newly signed record company would give him more resources, setting up an even better domain for him, while he works even harder, for him to climb to another peak is definitely not just a daydream.

This time's "Wu Suo Bu Zai[Omnipresent] - Show Your Dance" is still largely based on the popular dance music and slow love songs. The music style varies in a wide spectrum, grabbing hold of most trendy pulse, displaying the trend of the youthful generation. With energy and liberty, in comparison to the last album "Cui Mian Show[Hypnosis Show]," this one is a lot more intense and more fitting for the public, even after hearing it a few times through, it still won't feel heavy and stale. [note: the last album was actually "SPESHOW".. the author got a little confused ] As for Show's voice, even though it's not a huge breakthrough, but there was still some improvement; emotions in a song are more solid and prevalent. And in dealing with different song types, he also knows to find a fitting tone, with further heightens the enjoyment value.

It's hit song "Yi Zhi Du Xiu [Outstanding] - Show Time" is a fast-paced, rhythmic dance tune. The melodic tune is largely based on a rhythmic momentum, creating a kind of force that entices a music fan's nerves. As for the lyrics, there isn't much to say there, but the entire song put together is a very good dance piece. The music style of "Dang Wo Men Zai Yi Kuai - When We Are 2gether" is light and upbeat, lyrics are fluid and pleasing to the ear. Show's lively and cheeky way of delivering the song, brings a very satisfying effect to the song, filling in some warmth on the cold winter days. His duet with Elva Hsiao "Bai Gei Ni - Defeat in Love," the lyrics can closely relate to the younger generation, the effect is also very catchy and pleasing to the ears. And the most inviting thing of the song is the surfacing of Elva's sexy low-keyed voice, like a type of temptation. The commercial theme "Wo Xiu Gu Wo Zai - I Dance Therefore I Am" is also a song that's full of life and spirit. The English part in the chorus line doesn't do much, but it's easily ingrained in people's minds. Show's efforts in song deliverance is what appeals to me most. As for other songs "Fang Dao Suo - The Lock On Your Heart" and "Zuo De Dao - Do It Well," they're all songs that are worth listening to.

Source: Sina
Translated by o_ost1nao_o

Spoiler:

the author obviously did not do a lot of research when writing this article even though he does praise Show

haha i think the author just got a little confused..
but i think he did a good job critiquing Show's Album
It's pretty sincere, and in no way was it attacking him.


Whoever this guy is.. is pretty credible I think..
it's been a while since there was a sincere review on any album,
with no sarcasm and aimless attacking..

Besides the little mix-up with Show's previous album titles.. everything else is pretty clean..

it wasn't major praising or anything.. it was just clear, sincere commentary... like how he said Show's voice isn't perfect...but it's easy listening.. anyway.. i liked this review.. cuz usually reviews for any album is always just aimless flaming.. which is pointless.. but this one was pretty level-headed