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The Age of Innocence

Jolin Tsai · 2003

13 min · 30 tracks · pop music

A vibrant blend of dance-pop and mandopop that captures youthful exuberance and introspective moments.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Because of you Start here — This track opens the album with its heartfelt lyrics and infectious melody, setting the tone for an exploration of love and loss throughout the record.
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    The Rose — A cover of the classic song, Tsai's rendition adds a contemporary pop twist while showcasing her vocal range and emotional depth.
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    Good bye — This track stands out for its introspective lyrics about parting ways, which resonate with listeners navigating their own experiences of heartache.
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    You gotta know — With its upbeat tempo and catchy chorus, this song highlights Tsai's ability to blend playful energy with meaningful storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • fragmented listening for quick bursts
  • danceable tracks for social settings
  • heartfelt lyrics for emotional resonance
  • varied tempos for dynamic engagement
  • playful mood for carefree moments

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer cohesive album experiences
  • seek deep, immersive narratives

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Established Jolin Tsai as a pop icon in Asia following her earlier success.
Themes
Taiwanese pop evolution· poignant loss reflections· playful love narratives
Career context
When 'The Age of Innocence' was released in March 2003, Jolin Tsai was solidifying her status as a leading figure in the C-pop scene, following her breakthrough album 'Magic' from 2001. This release marked her third studio album and showcased her evolution as an artist, blending catchy melodies with deeper lyrical themes.
Stylistic neighbors
G.E.M.· Rainie Yang· Faye Wong

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Because of you Start here 4:40
  • 2 我知道你很難過
  • 3 The Rose
  • 4 和世界做鄰居(我可以)
  • 5 上街
  • 6 怪我太年輕
  • 7 Good bye
  • 8 空白
  • 9 Don't stop
  • 10 你快樂嗎
  • 11 You gotta know
  • 12 什麼樣的愛
  • 13 孤單的人總說無所謂
  • 14 Sugar sugar
  • 15 永恆

Disc 2

  • 1 Show your love
  • 2 你還愛我嗎
  • 3 快有愛
  • 4 愛上了一條街
  • 5 感覺你的存在
  • 6 捨不得
  • 7 如果那天你說愛我
  • 8 Lucky number 4:17
  • 9 如果不想要
  • 10 你怎麼連話都說不清楚
  • 11 Take it easy
  • 12 看緊我
  • 13 捕手
  • 14 Bridge over troubled water 4:35
  • 15 只有一個你

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