Chinese Music Blog

Typhoon is Jungiery Star’s new group that consists of three . Their Japanese rock band like image made them the first in Taiwan that leads the 华丽遥滚 (Gorgeous Rock Style). Toro as their leader is known as the 强烈台风: Strong Typhoon. 小村 (Xiao Cun), the eldest yet looked the youngest is the 轻度台风: Gentle Typhoon while 达伦 (Darren) is 中度台风: Mild Typhoon.

天大地大 (Tian Da Di Da) is mark as Toro rebirth after his departure from his previous hip-hop group, Energy. Therefore J-Stars put a lot of emphasis on him instead of the other two members. This album had included some of his own composed songs and lyrics.

First track, 天大地大 (Overflow) is a combination of rock and dance. While the main single, 撒哈拉沙漠 (Desert Sahara) does bring out the desert feel with winds blowing at the beginning of the song and please do check out their MV for their dance is superbly choreographed. It’s the best song in the whole album.

Track three is 月光天堂 (Moonlight Heaven) with its funky beat. I love the chorus especially. The most ironic track is the fourth one with its title 台风 (Typhoon). Because, to me the word 台风 should be very energetic but this is a medium R&B style song.

Another fast tempo is track five, 狂爱战队 (Crazy Love War-ally). This is Toro’s own creation and the lyrics are so creative. The dance moves are strong and powerful and not to mention awesome choreography too.

Typhoon’s duet with Lala, 破浪号 (Breakwave), gives a sense of happiness and warmth as if I can feel the sunshine. 神枪手 (Sniper) is a bit messy with the arrangements but this is what I like about it. The sound effects are nice.

西风的话 (Westwind’s Whisper) is just so sad. I mean, it really brings out the sad feeling. The best sound effects I shall give to 吸血鬼 (Vampire) for its appropriate creepy sounds – e.g.: door creaking and child crying. This song started in a slow pace (THINK: suspense) and gets more rock after that (THINK: climax). It does bring out the mysterious feel and kudos to Toro too!

The last track 伤心的石头 (Sadstone) is another ballad that deserves attention although it does not play any great impact on me.

Track listings:
01 天大地大 Tian Da Di Da (Overflow)
02 撒哈拉沙漠 Sa Ha La Sha Mo (Desert Sahara)
03 月光天堂 Yue Guang Tian Tang (Moonlight Heaven)
04 台风 Tai Feng (Typhoon)
05 狂爱战队 Kuang Ai Zhan Dui (Crazy Love War-ally)
06 破浪号 Po Lang Hao (Breakwave)
07 神枪手 Shen Qiang Shou (Sniper)
08 西风的话 Xi Feng De Hua (Westwind’s Whisper)
09 吸血鬼 Xi Xue Gui (Vampire)
10 伤心的石头 Shang Xin Shi Tou (Sadstone)