07: 戴佩妮 爱疯了

Review first published in 2005.

11-3-2005年发行/EMI(百代)

This, I feel, is indeed one of her best albums ever and definitely worth waiting for.

Opening track, 游乐园(Wonderland), welcomes audiences to Penny's rich and talented musical world. As mentioned in her lyrics: no lies and uncertainties, indeed, it's impossible to reach dream in reality, but she hopes that the timeless effort she has sacrificed for her music will be rewarded with the applause of the audiences. The title track, 爱疯了(Crazy for Love), stunned us with a spectacular piano arrangement, accompanied with her emotional vocal performance.

Screening through the lyrics she has penned for all 11 songs in this 5th album of hers, Penny hopes to share her life experiences, especially her views on relationships. She hopes to encourage those who have met hiccups in relationships with It's Alright and 好好的过(Live Well), to move on with life happily even under failing circumstances. Be optimistic, you do have the rights to look on the bright side of life.

My personal favourite is, 试探(Have a Try), simple yet moving tune have captured my ears on my first encounter. Penny's freestyle of singing, is effortless, yet comfortable and arousing. This form was also portrayed in Amen and 之间(Between), where she depicted the loneliness felt and helpless situations, for some, when it comes to breaking up with their loved ones. Saddening yet unavoidable.

79 89 99, brings out her yearn to go back to her innocent and carefree childhood and teenagehood days, away from the unnecessary and uninvited attention from the media. This album may sound depressing, but catchy and melodious tunes such as 就是你(It's You) and 好想(Eager To), are included as well, to lift up one's spirit and neutralise the uptight atmosphere.

On a lighter and happier note, I feel that Penny has done well and up to expectations, as a composer, lyricist, producer and musical arranger for this album. The flow of the songs is pleasant and smooth, fulfilling audiences with a wonderful and enriching musical experience. Not forgetting to congratulate Penny as well, for holding her first concert in Taiwan in May successfully.

Will definitely be looking forward to her concert in Singapore probably in the near future to come.

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三年后。

爱疯了让她获得06年第17届台湾金曲奖最佳作曲。
下一个目标应该是... 最佳国语女歌手？竟不是如此。
其实去年应该是登上宝座的最佳时机，不过却被舞娘蔡依林得逞了。

下次会更详细介绍iPenny这张专辑。

她去年决定以发行线上单曲的方式，活跃于这个圈子。
而且是成功的。
喜欢她的生活态度。一直在不断找寻灵感，享受音乐创作以外的兴趣。
其实我也想这么做，学习如何洒脱的过生活。

... 去年也为蔡淳佳拍摄专辑照片，效果不俗。
... 举行巡回演唱会应该也在她接下来的计划当中。

期待中。

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T3: 爱疯了 词曲：戴佩妮


T4: 试探 词曲：戴佩妮


T11: 往前飞 词曲：戴佩妮