Why this album works
'Fable' solidified Faye Wong's status as a cross-cultural icon, particularly with the inclusion of 'Eyes on Me', which became a global hit featured in the video game Final Fantasy VIII. The album received positive reviews for its innovative sound and contributed to the rise of Chinese artists in the international music scene during the early 2000s.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions steady, consistent energy levels layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- When 'Fable' was released in 2000, Faye Wong was transitioning from a successful pop career in Asia to becoming an influential figure in the trip-hop scene. This album followed her critically acclaimed work 'Sky' and marked her continued evolution as an artist exploring deeper emotional and sonic landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fantastic Plastic Machine· Towa Tei· Jazzanova
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 カンブリア紀 5:17
- 2 新しいルームメート 5:12
- 3 シャナイア 4:52
- 4 阿修羅 4:57
- 5 彼岸花 5:14
- 6 変身ゲーム Standout 3:55
- 7 恋の行方 Standout 4:18
- 8 私の方がもっと好き 3:59
- 9 さよなら蛍 5:04
- 10 笑って忘れて 4:27
- 11 蛍 5:07
- 12 自分宛のラブレター 4:27
- 13 Eyes on Me (Almighty Radio mix) Standout 3:59
- 14 シャナイア (日本語バージョン) 5:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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