Thursday, July 31, 2008

Savage Garden - I Want You (Radio Edit)

Name: Savage Garden
Song: I Want You
Label: Columbia
Released: 1996
Genre: Pop
Style: Dance, Electronic
Language: English
Format: MP3 / 320kbps
Version: Single
Time: 3:41

Ah, such cheesy boy pop from the '90s. Darren Hayes is a pretty competent singer and really adds shades of suggestiveness. I always noticed how the verses are sung like those of Roxette's "The Look". Think about it.

Robyn - Do You Know (What It Takes) [Radio Edit]

Name: Robyn
Song: Do You Know (What It Takes)
Label: RCA
Released: 1996
Genre: Pop
Style: Bubblegum, Dance, R&B, Teenybopper
Language: English
Format: MP3 / 320kbps
Version: Single
Time: 3:33

I always thought Robyn sounded like a better Brandy, but her voice sounds weaker in her latest releases. This, her debut U.S. single but third in Sweden, is a really catchy and sassy track from a time when pop was reemerging in America.

Michael Franks - I Don't Know Why I'm So Sad

Name: Michael Franks
Song: I Don't Know Why I'm So Sad
Label: Reprise
Released: 1975
Genre: Pop
Style: Smooth Jazz
Language: English
Format: MP3 / 256kbps
Version: Album
Time: 4:15

I imagine hearing this deprecating song in an awkward elevator ride with happy people.

melody. - Believe me (English Ver.)

Name: melody.
Song: Believe me
Label: TOY'S FACTORY
Released: 2004
Genre: Pop
Style: Rock
Language: English
Format: MP3 / 192kbps
Version: Single
Time: 4:41

melody. is a Japanese model turned pop singer raised in Hawaii. What's characteristic of this pop rock track is the quality of a car engine trying to start (I know, esoteric much), or building up into something more than your typical girl-singing-over-overproduced-rock. There were two singles released - an English and a Japanese. Both were limited and never released on an album, strangely enough. This is one of melody.'s best songs, and I prefer the English mix.

Kleerup featuring Titiyo - Longing for Lullabies

Name: Kleerup feat. Titiyo
Song: Longing for Lullabies
Label: EMI
Released: 2008
Genre: Electronic
Style: Softronica, Pop
Language: English
Format: MP3 / VBR
Version: Single
Time: 3:51

Kleerup is best known stateside for his Robyn collaboration, "With Every Heartbeat". You can even recognize a similar arrangement in "Longing for Lullabies". It possesses a calm underneath it all.

Itsco - Rokudenashi

Name: Itsco
Song: Rokudenashi (Bastard)
Label: avex trax
Released: 2008
Genre: Pop
Style: Fusion, Rock
Language: Japanese
Format: MP3 / 320kbps
Version: Album
Time: 4:11

Itsco, a former Japanese model, released a better than expected album. "Rokudenashi" is a fusion of country, rock and electronica. It's kitchy and quite interesting. Vocally, Itsco pretty much sounds like Tomiko Van of the band Do As Infinity. That's a good thing.

he - enlarge the mind

Name: he
Song: hir large crimps
Label: K-PLAN
Released: 2008
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative, Chill, Indie
Language: English
Format: MP3 / 192kbps
Version: Album
Time: 4:35

Fans of ACIDMAN's material will like this band's chill-ax rock style.

A Flock of Seagulls - Space Age Love Song

Name: A Flock of Seagulls
Song: Space Age Love Song
Label: Jive Records
Released: 1982
Genre: Pop
Style: New Wave, Rock
Language: English
Format: MP3 / VBR
Version: Album
Time: 3:48

A Flock of Seagulls is best known for "I Ran (So Far Away)" and those atrocious haircuts (YouTube their videos and you'll understand). The follow up to "I Ran" is this progressive new wave track. Not as immediate in aural satisfaction, but it's got a nice buildup that begs you to get lost with Flock for almost four minutes.

Plastic Bertrand - Ça Plane Pour Moi

Name: Plastic Bertrand
Song: Ça Plane Pour Moi (This Life's For Me)
Label: Sire Records
Released: 1977
Genre: Punk
Style: New Wave, Rock
Language: French
Format: MP3 / 320kbps
Version: Album
Time: 2:55

I heard this in a promo for the upcoming Gossip Girl (bite me, haters) season. I believe it was in the movie Eurotrip, too, but don't quote me on that. It's a relentless rock track from the late '70s. Clearly influenced by punk, but not the crappy kind bastardized by terrible pop bands such as Simple Plan and Blink 182.

Talk Talk - It's My Life

Name: Talk Talk
Song: It's My Life
Label: EMI
Released: 1983
Genre: Pop
Style: New Wave, Synthpop
Language: English
Format: MP3 / 192kbps
Version: Album
Time: 3:54

No Doubt did a decent cover of this for their compilation album, but Talk Talk's decadent original is superior.

CoCo Lee - Do You Want My Love (Radio Edit w/o Rap)

Name: CoCo Lee
Song: Do You Want My Love
Label: Sony
Released: 2000
Genre: Pop
Style: Dance
Language: English
Format: MP3 / 320kbps
Version: Single
Time: 3:52

This was CoCo's first English single stateside. It was basically a Jennifer Lopez song (even one of the co-writers has worked with Lopez) but with a better singer and without the Latin beats. Here's the radio edit sans annoying rapper interlude. I have to say that while "Do You Want My Love" isn't groundbreaking, it's catchy in an immature way. But if it wasn't sung by CoCo, I probably would have never given it a listen.

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

INOJ - Love You Down

Name: INOJ
Song: Love You Down
Label: Sony
Released: 1997
Genre: Pop
Style: Bass, Cover, R&B
Language: English
Format: MP3 / 192kbps
Version: Album
Time: 4:20

This girl was better known for her "Time After Time" cover, but this silky remake of Ready For The World's song of the same name is just as good. Don't ever ask me to pick her out of a lineup, though. I don't remember what she looks like.

George Michael - Father Figure

Name: George Michael
Song: Father Figure
Label: Columbia
Released: 1987
Genre: Pop
Style: R&B
Language: English
Format: MP3 / 320kbps
Version: Album
Time: 5:36

Oh God, '80s George Michael and WHAM! are both wonderful. This song is really stunning.

Kyosuke Himuro - ANGEL

Name: Kyosuke Himuro
Song: ANGEL
Label: Toshiba-EMI
Released: 1988
Genre: Pop
Style: Synthrock
Language: Japanese
Format: MP3 / 320kbps
Version: Single
Time: 3:48

This guy's worked with Billy Idol and was in the band Boøwy with Tomoyasu Hotei. His voice isn't the wildest nor is it boring, but it works well on this upbeat and fun synthrock song.

Namie Amuro with SUPERMONKEYS - TRY ME ~watashi wo shinjite~

Name: Namie Amuro with SUPERMONKEYS
Song: TRY ME ~watashi wo shinjite~ (Believe Me)
Label: Toshiba-EMI
Released: 1995
Genre: Pop
Style: Cover, Dance, Eurobeat
Language: Japanese
Format: MP3 / 320kbps
Version: Single
Time: 3:59

This is one of Namie's singles while she was with Toshiba-EMI in the mid '90s. Also, she was with SUPERMONKEYS (who formed MAX later). However, Namie was clearly aiming for the spotlight so her presence takes precedence. "TRY ME" is a cover of a song by LOLITA, and is a sprightly Eurodance pop endeavor that would be perfect for a session of DDR.

Superfly x JET - i spy i spy

Name: Superfly x JET
Song: i spy i spy
Label: Warner Music Japan
Released: 2008
Genre: Pop
Style: Alternative, Rock, Soul
Language: English
Format: MP3 / 320kbps
Version: Album
Time: 3:36

Superfly is a Japanese solo singer, once a duo before the guy left. She joined up with Australian band JET on this vintage rock-esque single, "i spy i spy". Even if you don't like JET, this song is still really good.

JEWELRY - Kokoro ga tomaranai

Name: JEWELRY
Song: Kokoro ga tomaranai (The Heart Won't Stop)
Label: GIZA
Released: 2004
Genre: Pop
Style: Rock
Language: Japanese
Format: MP3 / 192kbps
Version: Single
Time: 3:51

JEWELRY is a Korean girl group that debuted in 2001 to little success. Their second album featured a slightly different member lineup and the popular song "Again". In 2004, the quartet signed with the Japanese label GIZA. Their first single, "Kokoro ga tomaranai", is a catchy rock oriented dance pop track used as the opening theme for the anime Monkey Turn.

Natalie Imbruglia - Beauty on the Fire (Radio Mix)

Name: Natalie Imbruglia
Song: Beauty on the Fire
Label: RCA
Released: 2002
Genre: Pop
Style: Electronic, Rock
Language: English
Format: MP3 / 128kbps
Version: Single
Time: 3:58

"Torn" became Imbruglia's biggest hit to date, but she honestly has much better songs. A lot of which were flops. "Beauty on the Fire" is a beautifully layered electronic track with a wonderful soundscape.

Meredith Brooks - What Would Happen

Name: Meredith Brooks
Song: What Would Happen
Label: Capitol
Released: 1997
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative
Language: English
Format: MP3 / 192kbps
Version: Album
Time: 5:17

Although "Bitch" is her hit, "What Would Happen" is the better single. It's a dark and intoxicating rock song.

MAX - Shinin'on - Shinin'love

Name: MAX
Song: Shinin'on - Shinin'love
Label: avex trax
Released: 1997
Genre: Pop
Style: Dance, R&B
Language: Japanese
Format: MP3 / 192kbps
Version: Single
Time: 4:37

MAX is made up of the girls who performed as The Super Monkeys with Namie Amuro back in the early '90s. After Amuro went solo, MAX was formed and procured many hits on their own. Kind of a bitch slap to those who thought they were glorified backup dancers. "Shinin'on - Shinin'love" is one of their top ten hits. While MAX has a singing style to many Japanese girl groups - a little monotonous due to their method of singing in unison - I could have heard groups like En Vogue take this song on. Maybe not as well, though.

The La's - There She Goes

Name: The La's
Song: There She Goes
Label: Go! Discs
Released: 1990
Genre: Pop
Style: Indie, Rock
Language: English
Format: MP3 / VBR
Version: Single
Time: 2:43

This is the re-recorded and popular version of the song. It was released in 1988, but went unnoticed. Very gentle piece of rock with endearing strumming and lyrics. Sixpence None the Richer covered the track in 2000.

Suzanne Vega - Luka

Name: Suzanne Vega
Song: Luka
Label: A&M
Released: 1987
Genre: Pop
Style: Acoustic
Language: English
Format: MP3 / 192kbps
Version: Album
Time: 3:52

Vega is best known for this song and "Tom's Diner" (or rather its remixed form by DNA). "Luka" is the most fetching pop song I've ever heard about child abuse.

Monday, July 28, 2008

The Ronettes - Be My Baby

Name: The Ronettes
Song: Be My Baby
Label: Philles 4006
Released: 1964
Genre: Pop
Style: Motown, Vintage
Language: English
Format: MP3 / 192kbps
Version: Album
Time: 2:40

Although I don't think most people can recall a song by The Ronettes as easily as a song by The Supremes, "Be My Baby" will instantly awaken your memories from the first second.

Hercules and Love Affair - You Belong (Radio Edit)

Name: Hercules and Love Affair
Song: You Belong
Label: DFA Records
Released: 2008
Genre: Pop
Style: Electronic, Freestyle, House
Language: English
Format: MP3 / 320kbps
Version: Single
Time: 3:45

This song seems to be inspired by all those songs from the nineties where a house band's dance music is sung by a female with a robust voice that doesn't sound too natural with the music.

Róisín Murphy - Let Me Know (Radio Edit)

Name: Róisín Murphy
Song: Let Me Know
Label: EMI
Released: 2007
Genre: Pop
Style: Disco, Electronic, Remake
Language: English
Format: MP3 / VBR
Version: Single
Time: 3:40

Former Moloko vocal Róisín garnered a moderate hit with this remake of "Sure Shot" by Tracy Weber, produced by Andy Cato of Groove Armada. Her gentle voice flows like confident water on this electro funk track.

Duncan Sheik - Barely Breathing

Name: Duncan Sheik
Song: Barely Breathing
Label: Atlantic Records
Released: 1996
Genre: Pop
Style: Acoustic, Adult Contemporary, Soft Rock
Language: English
Format: MP3 / 128kbps / 320kbps
Version: Album
Time: 4:15

Don't lie. You love this song. It's that damn song from '96-97 that the radio played everyday. Well, it's back for a brief time. It's a slice of singer-songwriter male pop with some good lyrics about heartbreak. Sheik actually never planned on this being a hit, much less his best ranking single ever.

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Nazca - Bonaccia

Name: Nazca
Song: Bonaccia (Dead Calm)
Label: Starmax
Released: 2001
Genre: Pop
Style: Ballad, Dance, R&B
Language: Korean
Format: MP3 / 128kbps
Version: Album
Time: 3:54

Even when this group was topical, I'd never heard their music. So, they must have been a big flop because I listened to some obscure Korean pop in high school. "Bonaccia" was their most well known song. Despite the unusual title, it's not that different from other girl group songs during that year. A dark, medium tempo dance track.

Yi Sung-Yol - Secret

Name: Yi Sung-Yol
Song: Secret
Label: Fluxus
Released: 2003
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative, Post Grunge
Language: Korean
Format: MP3 / 192kbps
Version: Album
Time: 4:07

I was drawn to this song because a) the awesome music video is directed by Park Chan-Wook and b) Yi Sung-Yol (Lee Seung-Yeol) is housed under the same label as CLAZZIQUAI PROJECT. "Secret" is dramatic and edgy grunge rock. If you're familiar at all with Korean music, then you'll understand why I had to give this guy a try.

Baby V.O.X - Ga Kka Ee

Name: Baby V.O.X
Song: Ga Kka Ee (Closer)
Label: Synnara Music
Released: 2001
Genre: Pop
Style: Hip-Pop, R&B
Language: Korean
Format: MP3 / 128kbps
Version: Album
Time: 3:36

Baby V.O.X (Voice of Xpression) debuted in the late '90s in South Korea. After some member switches, the fivesome was set in its ways and finally got popular with its second album. "Ga Kka Ee" is a hip-hop arranged pop track that really comes off as one of the best from the girls' fifth album. It was supposed to be the second single from that release, but its lyrics were too controversial and "In Hyung" (Doll) took its place.

Madonna - Take A Bow (Album Edit)

Name: Madonna
Song: Take A Bow
Label: Maverick, Warner Bros
Released: 1994
Genre: Pop
Style: Ballad, R&B
Language: English
Format: MP3 / 192kbps
Version: Single
Time: 4:33

I've noticed that a good amount of people, despite their love/hate relationship with Madonna or dead ties to pop in general, love this song. It's co-written by Babyface, and is one of the most lush and emotional ballads ever put out by Madonna. There's a noticeable Asian, specifically Chinese, influence in the arrangement.

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Thao Nguyen & the Get Down Stay Down - We Go

Name: Thao Nguyen & the Get Down Stay Down
Song: We Go
Label: Kill Rock Stars
Released: 2008
Genre: Indie
Style: Acoustic, Folk, Rock
Language: English
Format: MP3 / VBR
Version: Album
Time: 2:34

Some Vietnamese pride here. Thao Nguyen's got a distinct husky voice that makes this quaint track beam.

Ratatat - Seventeen Years

Name: Ratatat
Song: Seventeen Years
Label: XL Recordings
Released: 2004
Genre: Electronic
Style: Dance, Electropop, Indie
Language: N/A
Format: MP3 / 160kbps
Version: Album
Time: 4:26

Duo Ratatat overlay electric guitars with synth to concoct a vocal-less track that will surely make you tap your foot.

Mai - I Wish~Long Distance 82~ (Japanese Version)

Name: Mai
Song: I Wish~Long Distance 82~
Label: Universal Music
Released: 2005
Genre: Pop
Style: Ballad, Soft Rock
Language: Japanese
Format: MP3 / 128kbps
Version: Album
Time: 4:56

Mai is a Japanese singer who debuted in Korea first. Her song "Away" wasn't too popular as it sounded very J-pop. She released a Korean-Japanese EP (which this track is from) before recording her first Japanese single, Kirin no Hanashi, in 2005 through Columbia in Japan. She followed with another single, natsu NATSUXXX, in 2006. However, she has yet to do anything else since then. She sings like Mai Hoshimura - reserved and solemn.

The Sundays - Wild Horses

Name: The Sundays
Song: Wild Horses
Label: Geffen Records
Released: 1992
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative, Cover, Pop
Language: English
Format: MP3 / 128kbps
Version: Album
Time: 4:45

Even though most people today have never heard of The Sundays, they've heard this cover - somewhere. It's more beautiful than The Rolling Stones' original, which was about Mick Jagger promising something to his daughter. The Sundays' rendition is more ethereal and pleading, like a lover begging. Outstanding and heartbreaking.

Saturday, July 26, 2008

the brilliant green - CALL MY NAME (Japanese Version)

Name: the brilliant green
Song: CALL MY NAME
Label: DefSTAR RECORDS
Released: 1999
Genre: Rock
Style: Britpop, Pop, Punk
Language: Japanese
Format: MP3 / 192kbps
Version: Single
Time: 5:12

the brilliant green is one of the most nonpareil bands of Japan in the last twenty years. They take their influences mainly from psychedelic rock and early British invasion pop. "CALL MY NAME", originally in English off their second album TERRA2001, was cut off as a single and rewritten with Japanese lyrics. It's a rash and bass line heavy track.

Takako Uehara - my greatest memories

Name: Takako Uehara
Song: my greatest memories
Label: TOY'S FACTORY
Released: 2000
Genre: Pop
Style: Adult Contemporary, Ballad, Soft Rock
Language: Japanese
Format: MP3 / 192kbps
Version: Single
Time: 5:23

Takako was the quiet, everyday girl member of SPEED. I was surprised that she was given such mature and graceful solo music after SPEED's disbanding. Ryuichi Kawamura of the famous Japanese band LUNA SEA produced her first few singles. "my greatest memories" is a little sporadic with its arrangement - swelling rock to slow and casual acoustic.

Meiko Kaji - Urami Bushi

Name: Meiko Kaji
Song: Urami Bushi (My Grudge Blues)
Label: Teimoku Record
Released: 1972
Genre: Enka
Style: Ballad, Country, Folk, Pop, Rock
Language: Japanese
Format: MP3 / 192kbps
Version: Single
Time: 3:36

Meiko Kaji is best known as an actress and singer in her homeland. Two of her most famous songs were included on the soundtrack to the Kill Bill films. "Urami Bushi" is one, but it originally hails from the Sasori series of films Meiko did back in the '70s. The lady has a very beautiful voice that makes these bitter and morose enka ballads memorable.

LEO IMAI - Roppongi Chills

Name: LEO IMAI
Song: Roppongi Chills
Label: Toshiba-EMI
Released: 2008
Genre: Rock
Style: Alt-Pop, Britpop, Electronic, Emotional, New Wave
Language: English, Japanese
Format: MP3 / 320kbps
Version: Album
Time: 5:44

LEO IMAI is a rather unique band for Japan. The lead, Leo, is Japanese-Swedish and raised in London. He's fluent in English so you're suddenly taken by surprise when his songs shift into Japanese. I love the FIX NEON album. Leo's voice isn't anything like most generic alternative and punk J-rock bands. He's got a quiet strength that really makes his songs powerful. Fans of Postal Service, Arcade Fire and alike may enjoy LEO IMAI.

CeCe Peniston - Finally (7'' Mix Without Rap)

Name: CeCe Peniston
Song: Finally
Label: A&M
Released: 1991
Genre: Pop
Style: Dance, Freestyle, R&B
Language: English
Format: MP3 / 192kbps
Version: Single
Time: 4:05

CeCe Peniston is kind of an obscure name to hear nowadays, but "Finally" was a signature hit back in the early '90s. She's got a great and boastful voice, and "Finally" is from the beginning of a dance explosion.

Yozoh & Eric with Brown Classic - Nostalgia

Name: Yozoh & Eric with Brown Classic
Song: Nostalgia
Label: Pastel Music
Released: 2008
Genre: Pop
Style: Acoustic, Ballad
Language: Korean
Format: MP3 / 192kbps
Version: Single
Time: 4:28

Yozoh's got a soft and frail voice that brings out the emotion on this delicate and blithe acoustic song. Shinhwa's Eric adds a rap that doesn't detract.

Val Emmich - Get On With It

Name: Val Emmich
Song: Get On With It
Label: Bluhammock
Released: 2008
Genre: Indie
Style: Pop, Rock
Language: English
Format: MP3 / 320kbps
Version: Album
Time: 3:29

Cutie Val Emmich is a musician and actor. He was the coffee boy Tina Fey dated in an episode of 30 Rock. "Get On With It" is a fast paced pop rock song that never lulls.

Taylor Dayne - Love Will Lead You Back

Name: Taylor Dayne
Song: Love Will Lead You Back
Label: Arista
Released: 1989
Genre: Pop
Style: Ballad
Language: English
Format: MP3 / 128kbps
Version: Album
Time: 4:34

Taylor Dayne had several hits back in the '80s, but this one (as well as "Tell It to My Heart") are my favorites. "Love Will Lead You Back" is a power pop ballad written by Diane Warren. Really pretty track.

The Heights - How Do You Talk to an Angel?

Name: The Heights
Song: How Do You Talk to an Angel?
Label: Capitol Records
Released: 1992
Genre: Pop
Style: Acoustic, Rock
Language: English
Format: MP3 / 128kbps
Version: Album
Time: 3:47

This is the #1 song from the short-lived FOX series The Heights, featuring Jamie Walters from 90210. The show was about a band or something. Never saw it much less remember it ever being on. "How Do You Talk to an Angel?" is written in the same manner as acoustic ballads such as "To Be With You" by Mr. Big. A little bit mainstream, but easy on the ears.

Gerard McMann - Cry Little Sister

Name: Gerard McMann
Song: Cry Little Sister
Label: Atlantic Records
Released: 1987
Genre: Rock
Style: Gothrock, Synthpop
Language: English
Format: MP3 / 128kbps
Version: Album
Time: 4:47

This is the theme song to the cult hit '80s vampire movie The Lost Boys. It's a synthesized piece distinctive because of its goth overtones. Sort of creepy.

Han Hee-Jung - glow

Name: Han Hee-Jung
Song: glow
Label: Pastel Music
Released: 2008
Genre: Rock
Style: Alt-Pop, Piano
Language: Korean
Format: MP3 / 192kbps
Version: Album
Time: 3:11

Hee-Jung is the second vocal for the once great Korean band The The. While I actually do like Hee-Jung about as much as I do Park Hye-Kyoung (the original singer for The The), The The turned too pop for the fifth album. I'm guessing the band or label wanted them to finally gain some popularity. "glow" is a cheerless piano rock song.

Journey - Open Arms

Name: Journey
Song: Open Arms
Label: Columbia
Released: 1982
Genre: Rock
Style: Power Ballad
Language: English
Format: MP3 / VBR
Version: Album
Time: 3:19

While most people seem to only be familiar with "Don't Stop Believin'", I much prefer this power ballad (later repopularized by Mariah Carey off her Daydream album). My old roomie, who I hate, always played "Don't..." all the time. I wanted to scream, "Journey has more than one good song".

Friday, July 25, 2008

BIG BANG - We Belong Together (English Ver.)

Name: BIG BANG
Song: We Belong Together (English Ver.) feat. Park Bom
Label: YG ENT. JAPAN
Released: 2008
Genre: Urban
Style: Hip-Hop, Pop, R&B
Language: English
Format: MP3 / 192kbps
Version: Album
Time: 3:59

BIG BANG, a South Korean boy band styled hip-hop under YG Entertainment, has been releasing their music in Japan concurrently. This is the English version of their hit "We Belong Together" (not a cover of the Mariah song). Singer in training Park Bom sings the chorus to this hip-hop love song. While I don't think these boys were recruited for street credit, they're actually more talented than you'd expect.

Cherie - I'm Ready

Name: Cherie
Song: I'm Ready
Label: Lava
Released: 2004
Genre: Pop
Style: Soft Rock
Language: English
Format: MP3 / 192kbps
Version: Album
Time: 3:22

Cherie is a French singer who tried to make it in the US in 2004. Her first single "I'm Ready" didn't do very well, but the girl's got a pretty rich voice. "I'm Ready" is a feel good song ready for those summer drives with friends or alone.

CoCo Lee - To Love You More

Name: CoCo Lee
Song: To Love You More
Label: Sony Music
Released: 1996
Genre: Pop
Style: Ballad, Cover
Language: English
Format: MP3 / 320kbps
Version: Album
Time: 5:30

I'm not a Celine Dion fan, but she had some pretty good singles in the early nineties. CoCo plays it safe on this cover as the arrangement doesn't stray very far. She's one of the only Asian singers who can handle this type of ballad.

Madonna - Drowned World / Substitute For Love

Name: Madonna
Song: Drowned World / Substitute For Love
Label: Maverick, Warner Bros
Released: 1998
Genre: Pop
Style: Ambient, Ballad, Electronic, Trip-Hop
Language: English
Format: MP3 / 192kbps
Version: Album
Time: 5:12

This is a gorgeous track from Madonna's acclaimed Ray of Light album. Dreamy, introspective and all out splendid.

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