Capricorn (Chinese: 魔杰座) is the ninth studio album by Taiwanese singer Jay Chou, released on 14 October 2008, by JVR Music.[1]
Capricorn | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 14 October 2008 | |||
Recorded | 2008 | |||
Studio | JVR Studio (Taipei) Yang Dawei Studio (Taipei) Studio-One (Taipei) Again Studio (Taipei) | |||
Genre | Mandopop | |||
Length | 43:57 | |||
Language | Mandarin | |||
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Producer | Jay Chou | |||
Jay Chou chronology | ||||
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Singles from Capricorn | ||||
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Songs
editThe tracks, "Fragrant Rice", "Give Me the Time of a Song", and "The Promised Love", are listed at number 3, number 17, and number 56, respectively, on 2008's Hit FM Top 100 Singles of the Year chart.[2][3]
Awards
editAt the 20th Golden Melody Awards, the album was nominated for eight awards, winning Best mandarin Male Singer, Song of the Year for "Fragrant Rice", and Best Music Video for "Magician".[4]
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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2009 | Beijing Pop Music Awards | Song of the Year | "Rice Field" | Won |
Golden Melody Awards | Song of the Year | Won | ||
Best Mandarin Male Singer | Capricorn | Won | ||
Best Mandarin Album | Nominated | |||
Best Album Producer | Nominated | |||
Best Composer | "Rice Field" | Nominated | ||
Best Lyricist | Nominated | |||
Best Musical Arranger | Baby Chung for "Magician" | Nominated | ||
Best Music Video | "Magician" | Won |
Track listing
editAll music is composed by Jay Chou.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
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1. | "Dragon Rider" (龍戰騎士) | Vincent Fang | 4:31 |
2. | "Give Me The Time of a Song" (給我一首歌的時間) | Jay Chou | 4:13 |
3. | "Snake Dance" (蛇舞 feat. Lara Veronin) | Alang Huang | 2:54 |
4. | "Floral Sea" (花海) | Ku Hsiao-li, Huang Ling-jia | 4:24 |
5. | "Magician" (魔術先生) | Vincent Fang | 3:47 |
6. | "The Promised Love" (說好的幸福呢) | Vincent Fang | 4:16 |
7. | "Lan-Ting-Xu" (蘭亭序) | Vincent Fang | 4:13 |
8. | "Drifting Poet" (流浪詩人 feat. Gary Yang) | Vincent Fang | 2:49 |
9. | "Time Machine" (時光機) | Vincent Fang | 5:11 |
10. | "Uncle Joker" (喬克叔叔) | Alang Huang | 4:16 |
11. | "Rice Field" (稻香) | Jay Chou | 3:43 |
Total length: | 43:57 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Rice Field" (稻香) | |
2. | "Give Me The Time of a Song" (給我一首歌的時間) |
Charts
editCertifications
editRegion | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Singapore (RIAS)[8] | Platinum | 10,000* |
Taiwan | — | 152,000[9] |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
References
edit- ^ (in Chinese) JVR Music Capricorn album info 14 October 2008. Retrieved 25 April 2011
- ^ (in Chinese) HITO Radio Hit Fm Annual Top 100 Singles Chart- 2008 (#1 to 50). Retrieved 20 May 2011
- ^ (in Chinese) HITO Radio Hit Fm Annual Top 100 Singles Chart- 2008 (#51 to 100). Retrieved 20 May 2011
- ^ (in Chinese) GIO, Taiwan 20th Golden Melody Awards winners list Archived 10 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine 26 June 2009. Retrieved 24 April 2011
- ^ a b "2008香港卖碟王 '广州仔'张敬轩" [2008 Hong Kong CD-selling king 'Guangzhou boy' Hins Cheung]. Beijing Morning Post (in Chinese). 1 January 2009. Retrieved 16 July 2024 – via Sohu Entertainment.
- ^ "G-Music Combo Album Chart – Week 41 of 2008" (in Chinese). G-Music. 16 October 2008. Archived from the original on 22 October 2008. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ "08唱片销量一片惨绿 卖碟两万张就是大歌星" [08 Record sales are dismal, selling 20,000 copies makes you a big star]. Sina Entertainment (in Chinese). 15 January 2009. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ "Singapore album certifications – Jay Chou – Capricorn". Recording Industry Association Singapore. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- ^ "蔡依林称霸唱片销量榜首" (in Chinese). Taiwan.cn. 11 December 2009. Archived from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
External links
edit- (in Chinese) Jay Chou discography@JVR Music