On the Record: Dewa<\/p>\n
Artist : Dewa
\nAlbum : Laskar Cinta (Aquarius Musikindo)<\/p>\n
A bit like Madonna, although not as sharp, pop group Dewa is
\nnoted for its PR savvy and the prescient skill to read the
\nmarket.<\/p>\n
The image of cocky band leader Ahmad Dhani, his prowess in
\ncreating catchy songs with lovey dovey lyrics, the skillful
\nband's personnel and its quick turnover amid acrimonious
\ndepartures -- all of them have made Dewa a constant in showbiz
\nheadlines for the past 18 years.<\/p>\n
That is despite the fact that many of the band's songs are
\ndownright insulting to those with knowledge of music,
\nconstituting total rip offs.<\/p>\n
The introduction defines this seventh album, which is all
\nabout Dewa: The catchiness, the power ballad, the pop\/rock tunes
\nand electronic beats, and the all-about-love lyrics (the album
\ntitle means \"troops of love\", for heaven's sake).<\/p>\n
This time, the band does give credit to its \"inspiration\" by
\nstating in Pangeran Cinta (Prince of Love), for instance, \"beats
\ninspired by Led Zeppelin\". They seem to have been a bit absent
\nminded for other songs, such as Indonesia Saja (Just Indonesia),
\nat once reminiscent of Sheryl Crow's Leaving Las Vegas, of all
\nsongs.<\/p>\n
Fans will lap it up, no doubt. I, however, will opt for Sheila
\non 7, or the indie bands of the Jkt: Skrg album -- they are
\nfresher and original, thank you. -- Hera Diani<\/p>",
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