On the record<\/p>\n
Artist: The Groove, Album: Mata Telinga & Hati (Sony Music)<\/p>\n
This Bandung-based band is one group that doesn't have to
\nworry about a sophomore slump, with their second album proving
\nbolder and funkier than the first.<\/p>\n
It features 10 tracks with crispy rhythms and funky beats that
\nyou can't help but dance to.<\/p>\n
Groove -- Rieka and Reza (vocals), Ali (piano), Youke (bass),
\nRejoz (percussion), Deta (drums), Tanto (keyboard) and Ari
\n(guitar) -- have stayed loyal to the sound of their first album:
\nacid jazz and funk.<\/p>\n
Most of the songs are upbeat, except for Kau Membisu (You Keep
\nQuiet) and Sinarnya (The Light), where the pulse has been toned
\ndown.<\/p>\n
The first single, Khayalan, is a joyful and catchy number,
\nwhile Sepi (Lonely) is reminiscent of the Indonesian jazz music
\nof the '80s.<\/p>\n
On the B side you will find a song in English, My Music (Na Na
\nNa Song). Not bad. Buying this album would definitely not be a
\nbad investment.(Hera Diani)<\/p>\n
Artist: Michael Jackson,
\nAlbum: Invincible (Sony Music)<\/p>\n
Teenagers who are into boybands or Limp Bizkit and Slipknot
\nwould probably not be too pleased if they listened to Michael
\nJackson's new album, Invincible, his first album of new material
\nin six years.<\/p>\n
They would probably wonder how this skinny dude got the title
\nthe King of Pop.<\/p>\n
Don't blame them, though. There is not much of a thrill on
\nJackson's new album, if there is any thrill at all.<\/p>\n
Jackson seems to be unable to stop living in the past, giving
\nus his same old sound (jerky rhythms) and self-centered, self-
\npitying ballads.<\/p>\n
And Jackson seem to be a bit insecure, bringing in dozens of
\ncollaborators and guest stars for the album, including Carlos
\nSantana (Whatever Happens), Notorious B.I.G. (Unbreakable),
\nBabyface (You Are My Life), R. Kelly (Cry) and Chris Tucker (You
\nRock My World).<\/p>\n
Well, MJ, don't think they can help you win back the title.
\nAnd your heavy-on-the-cameos music videos and popping up at 'N
\nSync concerts won't do it either.(Hera Diani)<\/p>",
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