Gary Cao Ge
Superman
1. Superman
If you were expecting this song to be anything like “Superwoman,” well, don’t look here. Maybe it’s the tune, or the range, but something about this song is irksome. It’s very boppy and repetitive, and there’s a pretty cool little interlude, but overall it’s nothing spectacular or original.
2．兩隻戀人 - Liang Zhi Lian Ren- Two lovers
When I heard the introduction to this song for the first time it sounded as if it was a theme tune to some computer game :P after listening to this song, there’s a kind of 溫暖和浪漫感覺 (warm and romantic feeling inside). This song is based on a childhood song called: “two tigers”. If you listen closely you’ll hear the similarity in tune especially at the end of the chorus when he sings: (credits to twentynine_ at JCNET for lyrics and translation)
Always no worries
一直没有烦恼
yi zhi mei you fan nao
Always no quarels
一直没有争吵
yi zhi mei you zheng chao
Let everyday always be as sweet as candies
让每天像糖一样甜
rang mei tian xiang tang yi yang tian
Winter’s snowing, I am your blanket keeping you warm
冬天飘雪, 我是棉被温暖你的夜
dong tian piao xue, wo shi mian bei wen nuan ni de ye
Always by your side
一直在你身边
yi zhi zai ni shen bian
Always loving till the end
一直爱到永远
yi zhi ai dao yong yuan
You’re in charge of lying on my shoulder
你就负责靠著我的肩
ni jiu fu zhe kao zai wo de jian
3. Girlfriend
Catchy! The way Gary swings back and forth from English to Chinese is very suave. It’s funny that he sings both the “G-I-R-L-F-R-I-E-N-D” and “B-O-Y-F-R-I-E-N-D” parts. The especially high parts where it sounds more girly is Gary imitating a girl. LOL. A nice song to just chill to. The end is nice; Gary has a short solo part (the rest is accompanied by more pop-ish instruments), and the very last line goes “I want to be your superman,” which ties this song back to the album title. Suave, Gary, suave. =)
4. 背叛 - Bei Pan- Betrayal
A very touching song which (according to my super secret sources) made Gary himself tear up when he sang this song. This is another one of his ballads but they never seem to get old. My favourite lyrics in the song: (credits to Ling at JCNET for translation)
愛太深會讓人瘋狂的勇敢
Ai tai shen hui rang ren feng kuang de yong gan
Loving so deeply can make people crazily courageous
5. 妳是我的寶貝 - Ni Shi Wo De Bao Bei- You are my baby
This song’s really sweet. It starts off with Gary dialing the phone, calling to ask a girl out. It’s really funny when he repeats, “我是曹格 oh,” he sounds so bashful! =D He asks her if she already has a boyfriend, and is really relieved when she says no. He then tells her that he has a song for her. Here’s a few cute lines:
Qi shi wo bu cuo dou ke yi kao lu wo
“其实我不错 可以考虑我
Actually I’m not bad, you can consider me
Shen me dou ke yi Just don’t say no
什麼都可以 Just don’t say no”
It doesn’t matter; Just don’t say no
His voice in this song isn’t as high as it is in some others, but he still sounds good and the melody is nice. The lyrics are reminiscent of his previous album’s 8th track, 數到五答應我.” Overall a good listen.
6. 3_7_20_1
Lively, witty and brill!! This, when I first heard was very un-garylike but this song will grow on you! Listen to it in the morning and it will instantly invigorate you!
7. 保護你 - Bao Hu Ni- Protect you
It’s a more Gary-like signature ballad! Yay! Has a little blues and soft jazzy touch, and Gary showcases more of his vocals in this. The lyrics are all about protecting the girl, something this album seems to stress to make Gary a superman. =D
8. 愛到底 - Ai Dao Di- Love til the end
Another upbeat song with a strong beat which will keep your feet tapping til the end. However, it’s quite repetitive and the length of the song is a bit of a put-off. Not the best song in the album.
9. 我的甜蜜蜜 - Wo De Tian Mi Mi- My sweetie
Gary’s voice again starts off lower, I think he’s going for the “suave and sexy” voice. At times it gets too low though, and that’s a turn-off. Again it’s going for a more blues feel. One line is a snippet of Richie Ren’s “对面的女孩看过来,” going
Dui mian de nu hai kan guo lai, won’t you just give me a try
“对面的女孩看过来 Won’t you just give me a try”
Girl over there, look here, won’t you just give me a try
Nothing special here, seems to one of Gary’s tries to break out of his ballad mould that he did well in with his previous album.
10. 天使忌妒的生活 - Tian Shi Ji Du De Sheng Huo- The life that angels envy
The “ooOOoOoooH’s” at the beginning sounded very feminine but the song immediately got better when he started singing. Very pretty love song with adorable lyrics. Gary singing very high was a little hard on the ears but other than that this song is a very trademark Gary ballad.
Overall his albums don’t seem to be declining in quality. Well worth the money if you ask me even if it is just for a few great songs and some average ones.
1．Superman
2．兩隻戀人 - Liang Zhi Lian Ren- Two lovers
3. GirlFriend
4. 背叛 - Bei Pan- Betrayal
5. 妳是我的寶貝 - Ni Shi Wo De Bao Bei- You are my baby
6. 3_7_20_1
7. 保護你 - Bao Hu Ni- Protect you
8. 愛到底 - Ai Dao Di- Love til the end
9. 我的甜蜜蜜 - Wo De Tian Mi Mi- My sweetie
10. 天使忌妒的生活 - Tian Shi Ji Du De Sheng Huo- The life that angels envy
Reviewed by Shez and Elena (aka. musicelliety)
Recommended songs: tracks 2, 4, 5, 7
Written by Shez on Feb 17, 2007
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37 Comments, Join the discussion
Steve
Nice cooperative review!
I’m SOOO gonna gett this album.
Feb 17th, 2007
Leslie Khoo
Your music are very interesting.Especially Superman.Hope to be yr friend and i will support u always
Feb 17th, 2007
Shez
steve: you must!!! =] it’s a good album :)
leslie: thanx for the comment ^_^
Feb 18th, 2007
Elena/musicelliety
lol Shez, so quick to post! =) now that i think about it, i recommend track 3 too! =D
and is it just my browswer (IE), or does yours also show
under the parts for tracks 8 & 9?
Feb 18th, 2007
Shez
show what? :S yup i posted as soon as i got your email :D
Feb 18th, 2007
Elena/musicelliety
lol i guess my computer’s weird then. nvm, mine’s shows weird line break things. >
Feb 19th, 2007
Christine
Very comprehensive review! I think Gary’s a great singer but his compositions are just alright to me.
The cover reminds me of David Tao’s newest cover, with the flower. Artistic, but not so suitable for a guy XP
Feb 19th, 2007
celine_b
Am I the only one who actually think this album is better than his first one? also I like track 10, it is a really good song.
Feb 20th, 2007
Shez
christine: the artwork is really funny. when i was searching for the picture i didn’t actually recognise him :P
celine: i think the songs here are better sung than his first one and track 10 is a lovely song ^_^
thanks for the comments!
Feb 22nd, 2007
celine_b
shez:I even think the songs are better composed than those of the first one. Most of the songs from 1st album sound very heavy, while the 2nd album is freetyle and playful. I don’t like the songs that everyone can copy in KTV.
Feb 22nd, 2007
Boon Hein
Can I have the pinyin lyrics for the whole Superman album? Anyone can help?
Feb 23rd, 2007
Elena/musicelliety
Hi Boon Hein,
Glad you’re interested in the album. Maybe you’d like to join the forum and participate, then ask for lyrics later? Thanks for your understanding.
Feb 23rd, 2007
Ben
quick note. On track 9, 对面的女孩看过来 is actually by Ah Niu, a malaysian singer, and not by Richie Jen. Richie just sings it.
Feb 24th, 2007
bailan
Here is some new mandarin pop from the US: http://www.lulu.com/content/468284
or go to http://www.mandarinpop.com
Feb 25th, 2007
leanne
nice review…gary is one of the best singer nowadays…support him forever… both his new album is great…keep on gambate…
Mar 11th, 2007
Jonns
juz got his album. quite nice i muz say.
Mar 11th, 2007
david
nice song yu’r superman is so gooooood and nice keep on lyric new composed to every fans but must…….new
Mar 12th, 2007
yanto ecchi
so….bad …i don’t like it….shit
Mar 12th, 2007
emily
hmm~we cant really compare apples with oranges~=] both are equally nice~it only matters that whether u like d 1st album more or 2nd album.for me~i like BOTH! hehehe! gary rocks over da rainbow~!! LOVE my GARY CHAW!
Mar 13th, 2007
gervhard
Gary Chao Ge really woooo~~his song is so hard to sing..anyway i like it..by the way anyone got website to download free songs for gary chao ge?
Mar 20th, 2007
yanto ecchi
saya evaline
Mar 28th, 2007
yanto ecchi
Gary Chao Ge mo wonder you so popular your song and stage performance is unique than others but your appearance is so so
Mar 28th, 2007
yanto ecchi
what a pity you just a small artist
Mar 29th, 2007
peggy
Looks like I’m in the minority here….I thought “Girlfriend” was utterly insufferable.
Apr 4th, 2007
jubee
Gary chaw is a very hard sing.The best song track are 1,2 and 4.I am very like song is track 2. just like love song. then track 4 look like very sad. I always listen him song. bestnya….
Apr 9th, 2007
jubee
GARY CHAW!! You must hard to sing. You can!! malaysia can!!
Apr 9th, 2007
Au Xin Ru
Cao ge!Your songs are definitely cool…Somehow there’s a feel and your songs are expressive,the new album is nicer than the first 1 and there’s improvement!I love it!You sing the liang zhi nian ren is my favourite!My favourite historical lovers Romeo & Juliet,Liang shan po and Zhu Yin Tai!SO WARMTH and I always wan to listen again and again in no time.JIA YOU!
Apr 14th, 2007
wenn huey
gary……i love u so much…..’jia you’
Apr 22nd, 2007
wenn huey
gary,u are the best!!!i love u!!!
Apr 22nd, 2007
gary fans
gary,u are so cool,so i love u !!
Apr 22nd, 2007
Jas
i like gary chaw ge so much.4 those who don like him r no taste n vr stupid!!gary,ur music n ur song r vr special n sooooooooo nice!!gambatey,i’ll alwez support u!!i recommend track 10.i like ur song,ur music,ur voice……..ur everything r vr touch of my heart!!aza aza!!i love u.thanz 4 everything that u give me!!^_^
Apr 22nd, 2007
aileyz
wow! gary chao ge songs are very perfect and cool..!!
i’ve hear that everyday and for me it’s so wonderful!!
wew.. i hope someday i can see him…
i like evrything ’bout him..
cool..
handsome..
so impressive
and something like that.. hahaha…
hm.. for me all his songs was very cool..
and i like of that!! (can’t be bored !! )
how can i know all about him??
can others give me some information about him??
‘jia you! wo hue yong yuan tou ze zhe ni! ‘
Apr 30th, 2007
aileyz
” chao ge cia xiang zai na li
cing wei chang de na me bang
ai you cen de hao khe si
gai cao tien ciu ren se ni ”
” fly..!! cing chien li chai fei chi lai.. pu khe yi hou hue!
yong yuen tou can chi lai.. i believe u can fly….
yes, you can fly..
trust you’re self.. we will be in your back give you support always.. ”
>> just some writing..
Apr 30th, 2007
Janice
i love this album.All songs are very nice n i like n.Keep fighting Gary!! U r the best singer in my heart.i love u!!! From janice at penang
Jul 12th, 2007
chiew tze chung
cao ge i love you and i must kis you la
Aug 21st, 2007
Carey Lai
GARY!GARY!GARY!i admire u so much!The song i attracked the first time is “Superwoman”,when i heard from radio. i’m wondered whose song is it, that’s prefect!!! I will support Gary forever!!Good luck…
Sep 1st, 2007
jubee
Gary, this album have new song (3rd)? GOOD LUCK…
Sep 25th, 2007
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