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Against the Light

Stefanie Sun · 2007

43 min · 27 tracks · C-pop

Ethereal melodies blend with heartfelt lyrics, creating an introspective journey through love and nostalgia.

Why this album works

The album received significant acclaim, notably peaking at number one on the Taiwan charts and showcasing Sun's ability to transcend regional boundaries within Asian pop music. It further solidified her influence in the C-pop genre and showcased her evolution as an artist, appealing to a broader audience across Asia.
Best for
introspective journey through nostalgia steady pacing encourages reflection ethereal melodies for quiet moments
Context
Released on March 22, 2007, 'Against the Light' marked Stefanie Sun's fifth studio album, following her successful record 'The Moment' in 2005. At this point in her career, Sun was solidifying her status as a leading figure in the C-pop scene, known for her emotive vocal style and lyrical depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Seventeen· Jolin Tsai· Lay

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Intro (In The Beginning) 0:59
  • 2 逆光 Standout 4:54
  • 3 梦游 Standout 3:08
  • 4 咕叽咕叽 4:32
  • 5 我怀念的 4:49
  • 6 安宁 3:18
  • 7 飘着 4:10
  • 8 爱情的花样 3:43
  • 9 漩涡 Standout 4:51
  • 10 需要你 4:08
  • 11 关于 3:57
  • 12 Outro (Afterward) 0:56

Disc 2

  • 1 咕叽咕叽
  • 2 梦游 Standout
  • 3 漩涡 Standout
  • 4 安宁
  • 5 爱情的花样
  • 6 需要你
  • 7 飘着
  • 8 我怀念的
  • 9 关于
  • 10 逆光 Standout
  • 11 逆光 Standout
  • 12 我怀念的
  • 13 咕叽咕叽
  • 14 梦游 Standout
  • 15 飘着

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