[Album Review] Khalil Fong — Back To Wonderland

Yeah, yeah, I know this album is ‘old’ (three months….). But I’ve kind of been itching to talk about the recent developments in Hong Kong soul singer Khalil Fong‘s artistry, so here’s a… Read More →

[Album Review] 2AM – One Spring Day

Long time no see, for anybody who actually reads this blog! I was really looking forward to 2AM’s new album. It’s the best marketing idea ever to have them release material in the… Read More →

Stuff I Liked This Year: 2012

Around this time of year, the internet becomes saturated with “Best of 2012″ lists. They are born from hours of hard work, with their authors scraping the pits of each genre in order… Read More →

[ALBUM REVIEW] Sandy Lam (林憶蓮) – Gaia (蓋亞)

From my intensive search of Cantopop/C-pop this summer, the most important thing I learned was this: the entire industry is driven by a small handful of producers and composers. After learning the names… Read More →

[ALBUM REVIEW] Chet Lam (林一峰) – I Love You Best (愛鄖書)

After his poetic collaboration album with Shin Wong, “Requiem of Flowers“, Chet Lam has been making his way on my list of most respected musical artists. He handles his music with deliberation, developing… Read More →

[ALBUM REVIEW] J-TONG – Mohican and Barefoot (모히칸과 맨발)

Yelps, animal-like noises, belching screams, and even farts are what decorates Korea’s latest and craziest hip-hop album: “The Mohican and Barefoot“, by the only rapper who can pull it off, J-Tong. J-Tong puts… Read More →

[RECOMMENDATION: SEPTEMBER] Panic (패닉) – Spiral Staircase (나선 게단)

I know I haven’t done one of these in a while. I have a stash of half-finished recommendations that never meet completion, most likely because I pick the wrong songs to write about.… Read More →

[ALBUM REVIEW] Jinbo – KRNB

There is nothing more uninspiring than an uninspired remake: an artist coating an overplayed song in a thin and flimsy layer of their individual style, resulting in a lazy piece of music. But… Read More →

[MINI-ALBUM REVIEW] Junggigo (정기고) – Pathfinder

I’ve always casually liked Junggigo’s music, but I’ve never completely embedded my ears into it. I’ve listened a through some of his singles a couple times, and turn to him whenever I’m craving… Read More →