Thinking of You, Waiting for You
Edmond Leung · 1991
50 min · 12 tracks · cantopop
Melodic cantopop ballads blend heartfelt lyrics with lush arrangements, capturing the essence of early '90s Hong Kong music.
Top tracks — play these first
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著迷 — This track stands out for its irresistible melody and relatable theme of infatuation, encapsulating the emotional core of the album.
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算我錯了 — With its poignant lyrics about regret and longing, this song showcases Leung's ability to convey deep emotion through his vocal performance.
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別放下電話 — The yearning expressed in this track highlights Leung's talent for capturing moments of vulnerability, making it a quintessential cantopop ballad.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodic writing and emotional delivery, though it follows familiar cantopop structures.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature prominent string arrangements that create a lush backdrop for the vocal melodies.
- Several songs incorporate a call-and-response structure between Leung's vocals and backing harmonies, enhancing emotional engagement.
- The album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, with only two tracks significantly deviating to slower ballads.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic reflections on love
- heartfelt melodies for quiet moments
- soothing sounds for evening relaxation
- emotional ballads with rich arrangements
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer standalone energetic singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Thinking of You, Waiting for You' was released in January 1991, Edmond Leung was transitioning from a budding artist to a prominent figure in cantopop. This album followed his earlier work and marked a significant leap in his popularity, showcasing his evolving vocal abilities and emotional depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eason Chan· Gigi Leung· Leon Lai
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 想着妳等着妳 3:53
- 2 算我錯了 4:18
- 3 我習慣瀟灑 3:30
- 4 錯做情人 4:11
- 5 Goodbye School Days 4:46
- 6 不能忘 4:35
- 7 戀愁 4:25
- 8 着迷 3:18
- 9 長夜堤岸 3:53
- 10 仍留在我心 4:15
- 11 別放下電話 4:33
- 12 響往 4:30
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