Jay's new album, titled 魔杰座 (Capricon), will be out on 9th October, pre-order starts on 24th September. (I may have to call Sembawang to confirm the dates, 'cos I don't want to go there and get told that the pre-order date has been delayed, like.. 2 years ago?) The pre-order gift is a Jay rubrics cube; I have to get it xD! Jay does keep his promise of one album per year, which is to be expected but I didn't think it'd be this soon, with his world tour and all. The title is a word play on 魔羯座; change the 羯 to 杰, which is Jay's name. Brilliant title, don't you think? And he's a Capricon too! ^^
The title song is titled 稻香. I don't usually listen to song previews (I still remember how I freaked out when I heard 彩虹 on 933 last year; I didn't even know that it was Jay's new song but I immediately recognised his voice and just went ballistic 'cos it's so nice lol) but I couldn't resist and listened to it; and I really love it. The lyrics are written by Jay too, and they're really nice!
對這個世界如果你有太多的抱怨
跌倒了就不敢繼續往前走
為什麼人要這麼的脆弱 墮落
請你打開電視看看
多少人為生命在努力勇敢的走下去
我們是不是該知足
珍惜一切 就算沒有擁有
還記得你說家是唯一的城堡 隨著稻香河流繼續奔跑
微微笑 小時候的夢我知道
不要哭讓螢火蟲帶著你逃跑 鄉間的歌謠永遠的依靠
回家吧 回到最初的美好
不要這麼容易就想放棄 就像我說的
追不到的夢想 換個夢不就得了
為自己的人生鮮艷上色 先把愛塗上喜歡的顏色
笑一個吧 功成名就不是目的
讓自己快樂快樂這才叫做意義
童年的紙飛機 現在終於飛回我手裡
所謂的那快樂 赤腳在田裡追蜻蜓追到累了
偷摘水果被蜜蜂給叮到怕了 誰在偷笑呢
我靠著稻草人吹著風唱著歌睡著了
哦 哦 午後吉它在蟲鳴中更清脆
哦 哦 陽光灑在路上就不怕心碎
珍惜一切 就算沒有擁有
還記得你說家是唯一的城堡 隨著稻香河流繼續奔跑
微微笑 小時候的夢我知道
不要哭讓螢火蟲帶著你逃跑 鄉間的歌謠永遠的依靠
回家吧 回到最初的美好
(credits: jay-chou.net)
I really like the "追不到的夢想 換個夢不就得了" part. Jay's lyrics-writing skill is getting better!
Shit I think I'm on a high now. Like, I keep replaying the preview and have to restraint myself from splitting into a wide wide grin. The reason why I don't usually listen to previews it that I don't want to have too high expectations of the album (because if one keeps comparing Jay's songs to his own older songs, I think he'll be pressurised), so now I have to suppress my expectations and stop listening to the preview. But still, I'm very excited for the new album. 杰倫加油! ^^
I read the news about Jay having a hard time due to the paparazzi and all the people mobbing him in public; he can't even go shopping or karaoke-ing 'cos a lot of people would be asking for his autographs and taking pictures and stuff, I think it's the price of fame, really. But still, poor him =X.
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Moving on! Minwoo's album is gonna be released on the 23rd, DBSK's 24th, Jay's on 9th Oct, SS501 somewhere in October. I already pre-ordered Minwoo's, definitely pre-ordering Jay's. (My to-buy list is neater now 'cos I added one collection list. xD)
-start of ranting-
I don't know whether I'll be getting DBSK's 'cos well, one less album sold wouldn't make any difference to their album sales (the pre-order alone reached 200,000 on the first day, predicted to reach 500,000). They have been working really hard for the album, which I'm sure will not disappoint. (Their title track is good! The MV teasers killed a lot of fangirls, ROFL. I didn't get killed 'cos I really prefer to see them more covered up, haha!) But honestly, I feel kinda sad for other groups/artists. Shinhwa's album sales, for instance, got #1 in the first half of the year for reaching 100,000 (after a few days of release). They did it without any promotion at all, but then again, it's the album of their 10th anniversary, so I assume more people already bought the album. DBSK's album hasn't even been released and the pre-order has already broken records. I'm worried that Minwoo will be overshadowed, really, even though I know the Shinhwa Changjo-ers (♥♥♥) will be there.
The same goes to Big Bang; the sales for their Stand Up mini album was #1 with 150,000+, while #2, SS501's Find mini album, got only around 20,000+ (if I remember correctly). And Big Bang got what, 3 (or was it 5?) consecutive Mutizen wins while Hyesung.. I don't even wanna talk about it. I'm not bashing 'cos I love 하루 하루 a lot and I'm happy for them, but I just feel sad for the other artists who don't get as much recognition even though their releases are as good.
And that is also part of the reason why I may be getting SS501 album. Their 1st album was the best debut album by any Korean group, imo, and I love their Korean releases. Besides, they are still underrated. There are talks about the clash between DBSK, Big Bang and SS501, but in all honesty, it's obvious who'll win. Which is fine, really, 'cos I like all of them. xPP
-end of ranting-
Oh and randomness: I love Brian; he's one awesome guy :D. Hwanhee sang one song for Beethoven Virus OST; homg his voice is so awesome as well xD. (I may want to watch that drama; seems interesting. ^^) FTTS FTW! =DD
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The CPop music industry is so much simpler, for me, 'cos I only see one person. xDD
