The Official F.I.R Thread

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F.I.R. were guests at a Taiwanese radio show last night and played 8 tracks from Atlantis (all except Wei Guang and Wo Chao Yue). I think I may end up liking Let's Smile better as an album. People who like what F.I.R. typically does will enjoy this album.

A brief summary of the songs:

1. Atlantis - No explanation needed. Reminds me of Flight Tribe (the song).

2. Lei Guang Shan Shuo - Some of you may have heard the 30s preview already, but the chorus is what makes the song (I think).

3. Hua Fei Hua - It used to be a demo song called "Guo Ke". Faye wrote the song back in 2003, and it was meant to be on the first album. Anyway, the song is very oriental... not bad.

4. Wo Chao Yue - It wasn't played on the radio show, but a preview of it leaked a few months ago. It samples Beethoven's Ode to Joy.

5. Ai You Lu Ke Tui - Another great ballad, slow and mellow... it sounds a bit weird at times.

6. Wei Guang - wasn't played on the radio show... another ballad though.

7. Say Hello - At first I didn't think I would like this song, but it's an alright happy song. Too cute for me though... Real does a bit of rapping in the song.

8. Tang Ji He De - Probably the heaviest, most "rock" song on the album. Not really feeling it.

9. Rang Ai Chong Sheng - I like the verses the most.

10. Luo Si Ding - A happy song to end the album... kinda reminds me of the last song on Ai-Ge Ji (their 4th album). You can hear Ian sing in the song as well.

All in all, the ballads triumph over the up-tempo songs.