Chinese Music Blog

This is Z Chen’s sixth album. Like his previous albums, it has never been disappointing.

“Happiness” (Kuai Le) is the only song composed by Z Chen in the album. He creatively uses this popular tune from Cantonese oldies “Needing You Every Minute” (Fun Fun Jong Sui Yew Nei) as a sample to create a new song. The tune is simple but nice and the lyrics are also meaningful. It talks about our happiness is in our hands and it’s decided by us.

Another radio hit “Just Once” is in a catchier tune and Z Chen sings it with his style naturally. “Let The Time Says” (Rang Shi Jian Kai Kou) is kind of a rock style which Z Chen seldom sings. “Because I Love You”, a cover of an English oldies shows Z Chen’s ability in singing English songs. And my favorite song from the album will be track 7 “Delay”, a moving number with equally touching lyrics.

Overall it is quite a quiet, soothing album. Compared to his last album, it lacks the variety in genre of songs, but it’s more intimate and pleasant listening. The songs are able to reach out and touch the hearts of listeners. It is actually quite suitable to listen to at night or in the car on your way home.

One thing that can be improved is the cover of the album. For me, it is too plain for an album cover. Same for the lyrics booklet. I was hoping for more words in the booklet. Overall, this album is worth buying.

Song list:
1. Happiness (Kuai Le)
2. Just Once
3. Let The Time Says (Rang Shi Jian Kai Kou)
4. Worry (Dan Xin)
5. Close Lover (Tie Shen Qing Ren)
6. Because I Love You
7. Delay (Tuo Yan)
8. Optimist (Le Tian Pai)
9. Premonition (Yu Yan)
10. Put My Heart in Your Hands (Fang Wo De Zhen Xin Zai Ni De Shou Xin)

Song recommendations: Happiness, Because I Love You, Delay, Optimist