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When I first got to know that Angela Chang Shao Han is going to have her debut album, my first impression was like – “What again!? Another bubblegum Taiwanese actress-turned-singer?” However, her first single, 寓言 (Yu Yan / Fable) did really blow me off. I finally realized my mistake of judging a book from its covers. Hence on, she is one of my favorite female singers in the world.

隐形的翅膀 (Yin Xing De Chi Bang) has a smooth melody and plus Angela’s voice, this song is nonetheless – sweet! This song is the ending theme song for 2006 GTV Drama, 爱杀17 (Ai Sha Shi Qi / Bump Off Lover).

Angela’s first attempt to sing modern electronic pays off pleasingly in 潘朵拉 (Pan Duo La) though her voice sounds a little kiddy. The lyricist describe the love is like Pandora’s Box where one refrain themselves from opening the alluring package. It brings curiosity.

香水百合 (Xiang Shui Bai He) is a happy-go-lucky song. Next track, 真的 (Zhen De) is a drastic switch of emotion. This song is so touching that tears began to form in my eyes.

Listeners will find it quite fresh to hear Angela singing rap in 保护色 (Bao Hu Se). Composed and written by JJ Lin Jun Jie (林俊杰), this song is catchy and how wrong can a good composer like JJ goes? 惊天动地 (Jing Tian Dong Di) is another one of the fast tempo tracks found in this album. This track is also recommendable.

The media often connect her to Stefanie Sun Yan Zi (孙燕姿) for their style of singing are quite similar when Angela made her debut two years ago. In my opinion, both of them have their own style and no matter how I listen, I still cannot find similarities.

Track Listing:
01 隐形的翅膀 (Yin Xing De Chi Bang / Invisible Wings)
02 潘朵拉 (Pan Duo La / Pandora)
03 香水百合 (Xiang Shui Bai He / Perfumed Lily)
04 真的 (Zhen De / Really)
05 最近 (Zui Jin / Recently)
06 惊天动地 (Jing Tian Dong Di / Earthshaking)
07 保护色 (Bao Hu Se / Color of Protection)
08 口袋的天空 (Kou Dai De Tian Kong / Sky within a Pocket)
09 爱情旅程 (Ai Qing Luu Cheng / Love Journey)
10 喜欢你没道理 (Xi Huan Ni Mei Dao Li / Liking You without Any Reasons)
11 永昼 (Yong Zhou / Eternal Daytime)

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