Born to Be a Star
Jolin Tsai · 2004
123 min · 29 tracks · pop music
A vibrant blend of dance-pop and electronic influences, underscored by catchy melodies and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Don't Stop Start here — Opening the album with an infectious energy, this track encapsulates the upbeat essence of the project while introducing themes of perseverance.
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You Gotta Know — This track blends catchy hooks with relatable lyrics about love and longing, illustrating Tsai's ability to connect with her audience emotionally.
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Lucky Number — With its playful lyrics and engaging rhythm, this song exemplifies the carefree spirit of early 2000s pop while showcasing Tsai’s vocal versatility.
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Take It Easy — The laid-back vibe and introspective lyrics provide a contrasting depth to the album, highlighting Tsai's growth as a songwriter.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- youthful exuberance and energy
- dance-friendly tracks for parties
- emotional highs and lows
- dynamic flow with varied pacing
- for sing-along moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike lengthy album experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Jolin Tsai's prominence in Mandopop and achieved significant commercial success.
- Themes
- C-pop confidence· playful storytelling
- Career context
- Released on November 12, 2004, 'Born to Be a Star' came as Jolin Tsai's fifth studio album, following her successful album 'Jolin 101' in 2003. This release solidified her status as a leading figure in the C-pop scene, showcasing her evolution from a teenage pop star to a more mature artist with diverse musical influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- G.E.M.· Rainie Yang· Faye Wong
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Don't Stop Start here 3:32
- 2 如果不想要 4:11
- 3 怪我太年輕 4:43
- 4 感覺你的存在 4:05
- 5 You Gotta Know 3:57
- 6 Take It Easy 3:50
- 7 猜想 4:12
- 8 由我 4:05
- 9 什麼樣的愛 3:58
- 10 Lucky Number 4:17
- 11 上街 4:39
- 12 The Rose 4:20
- 13 和世界做鄰居(我可以) 3:54
- 14 捨不得 4:56
Disc 2
- 1 Show Your Love 4:16
- 2 Sugar Sugar 3:32
- 3 看緊我 3:40
- 4 我知道你很難過 4:22
- 5 你還愛我嗎 4:20
- 6 孤單的人總說無所謂 4:54
- 7 Bridge over Troubled Water 4:35
- 8 愛上了一條街 4:22
- 9 你快樂嗎 4:35
- 10 嗨 3:50
- 11 唱這首歌 3:50
- 12 Because of You 4:39
- 13 你怎麼連話都說不清楚 5:04
- 14 只有一個你 4:22
- 15 Good-bye 4:45
If this landed
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