City Zoo
G.E.M. · 2019
49 min · 13 tracks · contemporary R&B
A vibrant fusion of contemporary R&B and pop, layered with rock influences and G.E.M.'s emotive vocal delivery.
Top tracks — play these first
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摩天动物园 — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its upbeat rhythm and vivid imagery, drawing listeners into G.E.M.'s unique musical world.
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Fly Away — With its soaring chorus and uplifting message, this track exemplifies G.E.M.'s ability to blend catchy pop hooks with emotional depth.
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很久以后 — This ballad highlights G.E.M.’s vocal range and emotional expression, making it a standout moment that resonates with themes of nostalgia and longing.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a blend of genres and strong vocal performances, though it has some uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with a strong pop influence, while the second half shifts to more introspective ballads.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that enhance G.E.M.'s emotive delivery, particularly in the choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- soaring vocals for emotional depth
- uplifting anthems for motivation
- reflective moments of connection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- seek minimalistic soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on December 27, 2019, 'City Zoo' is G.E.M.'s fifth studio album, following the commercial success of her previous album 'Queen G'. By this point in her career, she had established herself as a leading figure in the Chinese pop music scene, known for her dynamic performances and songwriting prowess.
- Stylistic neighbors
- A-Lin· Jolin Tsai· Faye Wong
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 摩天动物园 4:31
- 2 Fly Away 3:58
- 3 透明 3:37
- 4 很久以后 4:50
- 5 Walk on Water 3:32
- 6 萤火 3:51
- 7 灰狼 3:23
- 8 差不多姑娘 3:50
- 9 好想好想你 3:24
- 10 别勉强 4:22
- 11 多美丽 3:42
- 12 句号 3:56
- 13 依然睡公主 2:41
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