Return of Goodbye!

No, it's not me returning to my Goodbye status. It's the return of..... perhaps you'd know this tune....


Well, the famous tune from Steam. Gotta love it hah?


That's beside the point. Enter Kristinia DeBarge! With only her first ever single recording from the studio, can she make our Song of the Month?

Kristinia DeBarge - Goodbye
Genre : Pop
Rating : 8.2/10

Yes! 19 years of age, and here comes Kristinia! Well, I wouldn't post the earlier video if it ain't related, right? Who'd knew that a young girl like her would sing a song from Steam? Well, she didn't. At least, except for the good part. You cannot escape the "Na Na Na Na. Na Na Na Na. Hey Hey Hey. Goodbye!" part. What's more, even the beat at the start has it! Way to go! Injecting a well known beat. Smart act No.1. Next, you need to have a good voice. Well, that's just what Kristinia has, hah? She has that youthful voice that singers like some of the young female artists in the music world. Pretty sweet voice. It's a very fresh and unique song in my opinion. It combines a little bit of Beyonce if you notice at the start with a little bit of Britney Spears? I feel that she's better than Miley in this genre, honestly. No offense. I'm quite impressed that this is her first single. Well constructed. Of course, the best part is of course the classic chorus. Well, the fact that the song was from an old upbeat classic into a more Britney Spears kind of song is pretty unbelievable. Yep. You can just sense that this song would soon be everyone's ringtones. Soon... What a way to start your career! Addictive! Oh, and to my question before that... Yes, one of the tops for Song of the Month on my list =D. Outstanding!

For now, goodbye. Hope you enjoy Goodbye! =D

Show Me What I'm Looking For!

Ah, stumbled across a new band thanks to the iTunes updates. Behold, Carolina Liar!


Apparently, the lead singer is from North Carolina, named Chad Wolf. His bandmates, however, are all Swedish. Ain't that a surprise?

Carolina Liar - Show Me What I'm Looking For
Genre : Pop
Rating : 8.0/10

Debut single for Carolina Liar. It's supposedly a "heart conquering ballad" according to the iTunes description. My comments? Well, let's see. It is a pretty soft tune, not loud instruments you'd expect Swedish to do. *from my knowledge, Swedish make good metal bands* But well, I guess this is calm Sweden hah? What about Chad Wolf? He might sound a little like Jason Mraz, don't you think? His voice is pretty soothing and he plays the guitar as well! He looks awfully like Bo Bice, but singing in a different genre and having a totally different voice. This song is more like a relaxing ballad which tense to calm your mind. It gets everyone to sing along towards the end. It might not be as emotional as some ballads might be... some great ballads that is. But for a debut, I have to give them a thumbs up. It's really a great song. Something you don't see nowadays with all the R&B and dancy songs, hah? This type of songs tends to bring back old memories and makes you think back of the good times you've been through. More of a bittersweet song. The bridge is good too, with the echoes of "LaLaLa" in the background. I particularly like the ending of the song, where you can hear a crowd singing together. Gives you a rejoicing mood. Put this on the radio and you are bound for a great ride!

Imma Put It On Day26?

I've been quite impressed with Day26 for a while now.

Their last single Got Me Going was pretty good, although it didn't really chart really well. It was a good debut. Of course, compared to their counterpart Danity Kane, it was quite far. But anyhow, give them a chance and could they produce this time?

Day26 - Imma Put It On Her (featuring Diddy & Yung Joc)
Genre : R&B
Rating : 7.7/10

Honestly, I think they did pretty well. At least they now have a say on the iTunes chart. I kind of don't like the rapping parts from both Diddy and Yung Joc. I prefer the parts where they were actually singing, when Day26 were singing. Although maybe kind of short in this MV, I believe it's longer in the studio version? Not really sure. But of course, I can't call it outstanding as they didn't really show much except for one or two parts. Anyhow, it is a great follow up. I think their first single was better than this. Worth a mention though. I rate it above average for an R&B song.

Hiatus Return, Green Day Returns!

Return from my long Jukebox hiatus. Sorry for anticipating readers out there.

Ah, finally got my head back together. Seems like not much has happened in the music world.... Sorta... Quite a number of releases actually, including a return of a familiar face! Let's not dwell with it and talk about them now! =D

Green Day - Know Your Enemy
Genre : Alternative
Rating : 8.0/10

What do you know? They are back when it's close to Earth Day! Hah! Classic punk rock from Green Day again I guess. Well, if you like their style, you'd surely like this song. Energetic song which makes you want to jump up. It's a very simple song with a simple chorus. Quite short though. Rock-ish element present of course. The beat at the start really drags you into the song. Then there's that "Oh weih oh weih" which really gets you going like in football where they go Ole Ole Ole! Pretty good new single in my opinion. Great!

Susan Boyle!

Today, Susan Boyle has touched my heart.

I know this isn't an album. It's a live performance. But since this is a Music Jukebox, anything else counts. I don't really watch Britain's Got Talent! But how can I resist a lady like Susan Boyle! Who is that you ask? Well, let's see her photo, shall we?



Haha, surprised? I am in love with this lady! Say no more! Let the music do the talking!

Susan Boyle - I Dreamed A Dream
Rating : 8.8/10

What more can I say? Piers said it, Simon said it, Amanda too. Absolute perfection! You'd think at 47, it'll be another joke like in the American Idol auditions. But no! She has stamped her authority. Can't wait for her album! Full endorsement!

To all out there, today, I have become a Susan Boyle fan. Hope you are stunned by this remarkable performance! Enjoy fully!!

If you can't watch the above video, you MUST watch this on Youtube.

Click here!

F.T Island Missing U

Currently top of April for me so far. A very good song from a relatively new band. Introducing Five Treasure Island aka F.T Island!

F.T Island - Missing U
Genre : Pop
Rating : 8.4/10

You might not like Korean, but once you listen to this, you'll sense that this song is in a whole new league. I'd like to comment on the voice of Lee Hong Ki, the vocalist of the band for having a very strong and good voice. Not often you see that power from a male singer and this song certainly proved it. Unlike Adam Lambert, he possesses a deeper and stronger male voice, compared to other Korean singers. In truth, I feel they never really had a very good song until this. The verses consist of a slower and softer side of the song while the chorus shows the true power of vocals. The chorus is relatively easy to remember, after all, the words "Missing U" are often repeated. Violin playing was nice as well, suitable for a love song like this as shown in the video. Overall, very good song. Could be their best song so far. Award winner? You decide!

Kuon No Kawa

A song I wish to share from an epic Chinese movie named Red Cliff 2 by alan, a Chinese singer who is actually a Japanese singer since her debut in 2007. Powerful singer. Enjoy!

alan - Kuon No Kawa

alan - Kuon No Kawa
Genre : Soundtrack
Rating : 8.1/10

Something you'd expect from a epic war movie soundtrack? Haha. The starting tune would sound familiar. First you start with a louder and energetic beat followed by a sweet flute play. Then, it all goes slow and progressive. I find this very similar to Ilan Eshkeri's Coronation from the movie "Stardust", although that is only an instrumental. This song is beautiful. You'd expect songs like this from movies like The Chronicles of Narnia. As it approaches the chorus, it starts to progress to a louder note and slowly produces the ever so strong chorus. alan's voice is also terrific, kind of like an opera singer? Well, her voice can be compared to opera singers. Very suitable. This song displays a little dreamy effect, but with authority and strength. The high notes, I think, are very good. Everything you'd expect of a movie song and more. The MV itself is nice. However, wished it were longer..... Good song nevertheless.

I Run To You

Discovered another new country band! This time, presenting, Lady Antebellum!

With their new album coming out on the April 15th, this is bound to an amazing debut for Lady A. Already having 2 singles at the top 11 of the country charts, the album is now bolstered with their third single, which I find very authentic and special. I present, I Run To You!

Lady Antebellum - I Run To You
Genre : Country
Rating : 8.2/10

If you are looking for the ultimate most relaxing song, this could be one of your top picks. It starts off with a very unique and quick guitar play by Dave Haywood, which is done throughout the song. Then, Charles Kelley starts singing with a mesmerizing voice and low pitched drag. Slowly, you feel the soothing and relaxing atmosphere of the song. After that, in comes Hillary Scott with her strong Carrie Underwood-like voice. She certainly looks like her too, hah? Maybe not. Then when you thought the chorus was going to be powerful and energetic, it takes on a slower pace than expected, further emphasizing the song's slower beat. It's amazing how addictive the song is even when it does not have a particularly quick paced beat or vocals. Another song where you would feel very light. A de-stressing mechanism if you like. Inspiring. It takes on a slower and more soothing pace that would please most people. Try another Jason Mraz? Well, this has more energy and power to it than Jason. The ending wasn't the big finish I'd hope for, but well, I guess it's supposed to be soothing. Nice song to chillax! =D Highly recommended!