Nicholas Teo
Prince (Wang Zi)
Nicholas Teo is trying to get rid of his boy-next-door image through this album. He has tried and attempted new styles, but not completely off his image. For those who have always been into his ballads, it still takes up a major part of this album so no worries, and for those who have been looking for new things, there are a few tracks which may keep you exicted.
The first track 游戏 is something i, personally, would never expect coming from Nicholas Teo, basing it on his previous albums, which were all very soothing ballads. 游戏 has a relatively quicker tempo as compared to the rest of the songs in the album. It is a total different from the classic Nicholas Teo. Personally, i like this track quite a bit. Although there is this bit whereby he just repeats the same thing over and over again (which is quite similar to Mayday’s 为爱而生）, i think it has quite a great impact and brings out the 游戏 feeling, leaving me feeling really light-hearted after listening to it.
The 2nd track, 错了再错,brings back the Nicholas Teo we are all familiar with, although i personally would say i prefer the ballads in his previous albums, like 当你孤单你会想起谁 and 痛彻心扉. This song is at most slightly above average. It is really safe, but yet not as good as the other ballads. I personally dislike the bridge. Somehow it spoils the whole song for me.
Next up is 王子, the first hit of the album. A very obvious change, the first time he tried rapping, and yet i would say he did a pretty good job on this song, although i personally think the rapping was really forced. i mean it could have been done without, but just added in for him to try it out. He managed to nicely show the arrogance, the i-do-what-i-want attitude, and yet not make people irritated at the arrogance.
幸福的理由is the next track. it started off good for me. but after the 2nd line of the chorus, the whole image of it just fell. it did get slightly better after listening to it for a few times, but the thing about the song is that once you actually start thinking that it sounds quite alright, there has to be something to spoil the impression of it.
如果 and 陌路 brings you back to the old Nicholas Teo once again. The difference is that these songs are the kinds where you would like them more and more, after listening to it a few times over, unlike those which you would like after listening to it once through. I really enjoy the chorus of 如果. and 陌路just sounded good. as compared to 错了再错,i would say i prefer this 2 songs. they are really safe too, but i personally think it was a better job done, in terms of composing, the bringing out of emotions and the end product.
Track 7, Super Idol. Quite up-beat, but i personally didnt really enjoy the start, but as it went on, it got on quite well. It didnt sound that bad, but not that good either. i would say, slightly below average.
Track 8, 其实幸福很简单. another ballad, but really soothing and has the calming effect, makes you forget everything else. although there are parts where it sounds really strange, the remaining of the song covers up for it. It is close to my favourite track in the album.
Track 9, 相信. the verses are good, the chorus fitted in, but the chorus didnt sound that good, to the extent that it sounded weird. However i would say that the overall effect is quite good, though it carries the same kind of atmosphere as quite a number of the previous songs. For people who need variety, they should be quite bored by this track.
The 2nd last track, 晚安，宝贝. the prelude brings back childhood memories, where you listen to lullabies every night before sleeping. it is really really soothing. If you would just close your eyes and let the song fill the whole room, you would really enjoy it. It isnt to the extent whereby you will fall asleep, but it really helps to relax.
And the last track 北极星的眼泪. It was the theme song for the drama 微笑Pasta, and also recorded in the OST. this is a really wonderful ballad. It is like his normal ballads, like 当你孤单你会想起谁and 只因为你. for those who enjoyed those ballads, you would enjoy this song too. Currently it remains my favourite song in the album.
Overall, i would say it is a good attempt to get rid of his image, with songs like 王子 and 游戏. but other than that, the style is really repeated. It is a good album, but there is not much variety in it, other than a few attempts to steer away from his image. However, i will have to say that i personally enjoyed this album more than his first 2. Generally, i did enjoy the album, and would rate it a 7 out of 10.
Tracks recommended: 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11
1. 游戏
2. 错了再错
3. 王子
4. 幸福的理由
5. 如果
6. 陌路
7. Super Idol
8. 其实幸福很简单
9. 相信
10. 晚安，宝贝
11. 北极星的眼泪
Written by Dreamerlorry on Jun 26, 2007
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Lily
omfg i can’t wait until i get it.. love him.. great vice!
Jun 27th, 2007
sabrina
yes, 游戏 was very different from what is expected of Zhang Dong Liang. And I believe he pulled it off.
Loved his album!
Jun 27th, 2007
Shanny
I heard his new music album.. It was awesome!
Jun 28th, 2007
Kit
i love the song ” ru guo”.. really touching and soothing. i just love it. gambateh lo..sing more nice songs but at the same time must take care of health. do not fall sick!
Jun 30th, 2007
nicviviron
ahh. i love his album. it rocks. blah!
Jul 3rd, 2007
Steven Tyler
游戏 is totally a pirated Justin Timberlake’s What Comes Around Goes Around!
Jul 3rd, 2007
daniel
agreed, steven tyler is absolutely right. The moment I heard the first song i dumped the whole album. It doesnt impress me, at all.
Jul 3rd, 2007
cindy
i absolutely love this album!!
to #6 and #7, i’m not a fan of justin timberlake, but i heard that song u mention. To be honest, i tot the songs were similar too, so I did listened to them again and really, they’re diff.. it’s just when u tot the what comes around goes around part is going to creep up, the tune changes.
Jul 14th, 2007
Eric
I just bought this album and it’s one of my favorites. :)
@daniel and Steven: I went and listened to Justin’s song, and only the beginning is the same. Everything else is different. There are many many songs that sound the same at first and then change, because there is only a certain combination of musical elements. (You know, the music that often plays by itself for a while before the singer starts… singing?)
Jul 16th, 2007
v
nicholas said on his own blog that the song wasn’t copied from justin timberlake becuase theyy alreadyy recorded it in januaryy….here:
很简单”和“如果”了！最近发片被传说“游戏”抄袭西洋歌手Justin Timberlake的歌“what goes around… comes around”，我也觉得很意外，因为我们很早就收了歌，一月份也录了音，真的在听到Justin的歌之前就把编曲和歌录好了，所以觉得大家还是别抹杀了词曲人的创意和心血作品啊！
7/4 棟樑
Jul 16th, 2007
Ashley
Does anyone know where i can talk to him?
send him a message? does anyone know his email?
Jul 17th, 2007
jaeyeen
the song “you xi” is one of my dislikes… i don’t know why.. and some part of the song is so similar to justin’s “when the world goes round and round”.. typical one! hm…
the song tat i really like a lot is heart and chuo le zai chuo.. heart is from an indonesian song.. very sad one.. a very nice song to hear when sadness fills your heart.. haha.. chuo le zai chuo can be consider a very common one.. but the melody caught my attention. love it a lot..
ru guo is also a great song to hear.. the lyrics are very meaningful.. i started to love this song after so long hearing to this song from the radiostation.. haha
Jul 17th, 2007
sharon L
i will always support him
Jul 18th, 2007
^pHuI_yOke^
I LOVE U….support u alwiz here……..:)
Jul 20th, 2007
Janet
Anyone noe where we could see his own blog…? or send him message?
Jul 23rd, 2007
cutie
my wang zi soooo keng…..i wish i can see him again!!!
Jul 25th, 2007
cutie
anyone know how to send him mgs?
Jul 25th, 2007
Lillysweet27
王子 song is really cool and I love the rhythms too. I haven’t listened to his songs before but when i heard this song at my friend’s house, I really enjoyed it.
Jul 27th, 2007
4-eVa L0ve
I love him not because his songs..
I love him not because his characteristics..
I love him not because his popularity..
I love him just because..HIM..
ALL THE BEST..DONG LIANG!!!! ^^
Jul 27th, 2007
jennifer
nicholas is the bestest ….i love nic
Jul 28th, 2007
lilbdreamer
i never really heard of him until this year…. i guess he is not dat popular in america yet. i wish he will come and do a concert here…. ~_^ i have to admit that i luv his songs. i can just listen to it over and over again. especially prince and little turtle…. my first time liking an artist!!! =)
Jul 31st, 2007
xXiao Fang
zhang dong liang very handsome n cool…
Aug 5th, 2007
jonson
nicholas teo punya suara yang sangat merdu.
kapan2 konser di indonesia donk.
jia you
Aug 6th, 2007
elaine
Nicholas teo very handsome n cutie……………..
I will always support him !
Aug 6th, 2007
mun lyan
i luv u very much nicholas .i hav brought ur new album dat is wang zhi.i like the tracks 1,2,3,6,10,11,12.but most of them i also luv it much.
Aug 11th, 2007
mun lyan
ALL THE BEST .I WILL ALWAYS SUPPORT ON UR NEW ALBUMS.OPS! I NEARLY 4 GET DAT UR R VERY CUTIE LA.^_^
Aug 11th, 2007
duyen
I love Nicholas Teo forever. I think I love you …
Aug 12th, 2007
wen
Nick have such a fantastic voice. I don’t know he is also like me, a Malaysian until my colleague told me. Bravo, keep it up and don’t let yr glamour life blinded you. All the best to you.
Aug 13th, 2007
Sun
His album of all songs are nice ..Heard him singing during the singing and autograph session. Was awesome..i always feel very relax and enjoy whenever i listen to his song. Everyday his songs are the need of my life.Hope he jiayou and best album seller for him!!!!
will support him always no matter what..=)
Aug 17th, 2007
suvi
this ‘prince’ album hv a different style with previous album, but it’s great, nice and cool.
i like all the songs in this album, especially ‘ru kuo’, the lyrics is really meaningfull.
Hope he still could give us nice songs in future.
Ganbatte and all the best for you.
Aug 23rd, 2007
Andrian
Hey, where to get his lyrics??
Aug 29th, 2007
Loke jinq wen
His album was so nice and his song was so touch. I wish his number of album will increase more next year. I also wish him good luck in everything he do and stay healthy and happy.
Aug 30th, 2007
Ang Xiang Ling
He is so cool! I love his song very much.The ‘Prince’ is my fav song!I will always support him!!!
Sep 1st, 2007
elynn
thanks Nicholas being here,, beside yoga and mantra, you are the only one with your voice able to calm me down while i m frustrated.. is really appreciated.
keep in up and be your real self.. ^_^
Sep 4th, 2007
Ashley
you xi is the best!!!! love it.yeah its kinda like the justin timberlake thingy but i like this one better!!!!!
Sep 8th, 2007
Sao
I love
Sep 12th, 2007
Sao(Thailand)
I love Nicholas so much,how can I meet him or join with his concert and say it out lounding and lounding I love youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu thank you for your borning
hahahaha
Sep 12th, 2007
Inn Chyi35
I love u so much Nichoals Teo!!I love ur Wang Zi album 4ever!!it is so nice to listen!!love u 4ever!!bye bye!!muaks!!
Sep 15th, 2007
Felicia
Nicholas , ur soap opera of Smiling Pasta is fascinating . I am glad to see u in movies . Fighting…….. !
Yours ever fans
Felicia
Sep 17th, 2007
tan le fann
hello, i love its song. i know nicholas from wei xiao pasta!my bro ther love too!!
Sep 30th, 2007
niKi
wo hao ai ta ^^
I LOVE HIM! I LOVE HIM! I LOVE HIM!
i love his songs! i love his drama ( Smiling pastA )! i love his acting! i love his voice!
I JUS LOVE HIM! forever and ever
NICHOLAS TEO IS THE BEST
Oct 1st, 2007
Lia
Is he read this website??
Oct 13th, 2007
haloelite9256
nicholas is my hero
Oct 20th, 2007
haloelite9256
nicholas is the most perfect/best chinese/taiwanese singer in the world
Oct 20th, 2007
haloelite9256
nicholas is cool
Oct 20th, 2007
haloelite9256
i wish my hairstyle looks like nicholas hairstyle
Oct 20th, 2007
haloelite9256
nicholas teo rules
Oct 20th, 2007
haloelite9256
how i could i wish nicholas teo is my brother/friend/dad
Oct 20th, 2007
haloelite9256
zhang dong liang rocks
Oct 20th, 2007
Tiffany
Nic is amazing this album and his previous ones are definitely worth listening to. Very soothing, relaxing. His voice is melt-worthy!
Oct 26th, 2007
Xiwang
Just got the album this week, and I can’t stop listening - I think it is really great
Nov 8th, 2007
zahid
nic your song wang zi is great
Dec 8th, 2007
crystal
帅！！！
Dec 15th, 2007
vivian
i m goin to nocholas concert ….. very happy abt tat … coz can support my idol …..
Mar 3rd, 2008
reka
nicholas seneng deh akhirnya mau konser di jakrta juga…..
Apr 9th, 2008
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