In 2013, Faith Yang made her return to the Mandopop scene with her fifth solo album, Zero. Staying true to her rock roots and undiminished passion, the album—steered by producer Wang Chih-ping—brings together an elite roster of musical talent, including A-Xiang (Luantan A-Xiang), Chang Chen-yue, Mavis Fan, Ma Nien-hsien, Ge Da-wei, Xiao An, and Lala Hsu. The project also incorporates exceptional compositions from rising talents like Da Tian (of the band Cherry Boom) and Yu Ai-lun. With mixing handled by renowned international engineer Craig Burbidge, the album assembles a stellar creative team, delivering a high-voltage, electrifying sonic experience.
The style of Zero is direct and unvarnished; "zero" represents both an end and a beginning.
As Faith Yang puts it: "The beauty of life lies in the fact that it will eventually come to an end."
Mazzy Star
genre:
Rock
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Music
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Psychedelic
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Adult Alternative
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Alternative
release date 1993-10-05
publisher:
Capitol
Imagine a jukebox in Route 66's loneliest roadhouse, and it might sound a lot like Mazzy Star’s second album. Tambourines roll at tumbleweed tempos, a lap steel gently weeps, and Hope Sandoval sings with the fluid grace of a waking dream. The title track is a psychedelic swirl of feedback and gentle murmurs, and “Mary of Silence” goes even deeper into Doors-inspired drone rock. On “Fade into You,” Sandoval’s weary voice falls across acoustic strumming like velvet curtains brushing an empty dance floor.
She makes no show of her inherent superiority, nor does she waste energy on pandering or artifice. Faith Yang remains steadfast in her own uniqueness and essence. "The More Beautiful, The More Invisible"—this phrase captures the essence of Faith Yang. She appears distinct, yet remains elusive—an undeniable, indelible, and authentic presence.
How do mainstream forces pressure our inner selves and values, compelling us all to become mere replicas? How can we break free? How can we untangle ourselves? True beauty lies beyond simple, superficial definitions; it is within that the most indefinable treasures are hidden.
With an open, experimental mindset, Faith Yang invited musicians from diverse stylistic backgrounds to join the production. Together, they infused the album with imagery and sounds that transcend fleeting trends. Through their music, they explore the recurring fears that haunt our world—the tendency to repeat past mistakes and the pervasive, flawed culture of blind worship—ultimately revealing how, in our lukewarm indifference, we all become "outsiders," yet none of us are truly special.