The Goodbye Kiss
Jacky Cheung · 1993
48 min · 10 tracks · mandopop
Emotional ballads interwoven with lush instrumentals and Jacky Cheung's soaring vocals capture the essence of love and loss.
Top tracks — play these first
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吻別 Start here — This title track serves as an emotional centerpiece, showcasing Cheung's powerful vocal range while exploring themes of farewell and longing.
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一路上有你 — A poignant duet that highlights the interplay between love and companionship, underscoring the album's romantic narrative.
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每天愛你多一些 — This track encapsulates the album's theme of deepening affection, combining heartfelt lyrics with a memorable melody that resonates with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong ballad writing and lush production, solidifying Cheung's status in Cantopop.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks are characterized by slow to mid-tempo ballads, while the last five maintain a similar emotional tone but introduce slightly varied arrangements.
- Cheung's vocal delivery often features long, sustained notes that emphasize emotional peaks in the lyrics, particularly in tracks like '吻別' and '一路上有你'.
- Several tracks incorporate orchestral elements, such as strings and soft percussion, which enhance the lushness of the sound without overwhelming the vocals.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- steady emotional ballad progression
- intimate moments of reflection
- for quiet evenings
- engaging vocal storytelling
- melodic warmth for connection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Cheung's reputation as a leading ballad singer.
- Themes
- Hong Kong romance· heartbreak ballads· nostalgic love stories
- Career context
- Released in 1993, The Goodbye Kiss was Jacky Cheung's sixth studio album, following his breakthrough record, Love is Eternal. At this point in his career, Cheung had solidified his status as a leading figure in Cantopop, building on the success of his previous albums to further explore themes of romance and heartbreak.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Andy Lau· Aaron Kwok· Eason Chan
Tracklist
- 1 吻別 Start here 5:08
- 2 情網 4:12
- 3 Linda 4:45
- 4 一路上有你 4:50
- 5 你給我的愛最多 5:22
- 6 每天愛你多一些 4:43
- 7 相信她，關心她 4:38
- 8 戀愛的人都一樣 4:37
- 9 擁抱陽光 3:34
- 10 秋意濃 6:35
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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