Introducing a new style to this blog - less mechanical and more conversational

It happens in the life of every blog, the owner wonders if he is doing the right thing. Often it happens after 1-2 posts (and if you have a Blog that's not been updated since 2005 why not kill it so someone else can use the name!) The "midlife crisis" of this blog was reached recently. It had become a bit of a mechanical grind to update the blog.

I had a schedule worked out, 2 MVs back to back then a CD review, 2 more MVs then some CD artwork then 2 more MVs et cetera. Fine, it kept the blog updated every day but was... boring. So instead i am going to break from the old mechanical style and writing short posts that either contain a MV and some pics or a slightly longer post with a review. Instead all posts will try and maintain a bit of a conversation... and may also include MV/pics/review or whatever. The daily update grind will also be dropped though i'll try and maintain 3-4 postings a week.

It may make the blog more readable, not that i think anyone does read it. Its very low on the Google rankings anyway, even though its the only english language resource for lukthung that actually updated (or seems so anyway - not that i am bitter of course). So maybe more conversation will bring in the punters?

So welcome to version 2.0 of this blog.

MV : "Tang cai maa tua" by Dalhar Tunyaporn ดาหลา ธัญญาพร

Not heard of this singer before but its a nice song.

MV : "Tanon hang kwarm kid thueng" by Nongpang Natthida น้องแป้ง ณัฐธิดา

Another song by the great Nongpang.

Cover from Salee Kanittha - zabb jeed zabb jard CD

So what is Salee cooking?

MV : "Bon jao mae" by Ajareeya Bussaba อาจารียา บุษา

Off Ajareeya's great current album i reviewed earlier this week.

MV : "Narm ta kon chua" by Koy Khingkaew ก้อย กิ่งแก้ว

Off Koy's new album which is just out.

CD : Ajareeya Bussaba อาจารียา บุษา - hua jai... mee ngarn kao

Ajareeya's comeback (and 5th album), eagerly awaited by myself and i am sure many people and it does not disappoint. The album starts off with some blistering fast tracks including the rollicking title track with it's pounding percussion and piercing vocals and sheer energy. An amazing way to start the album as is the following "Taeng ngarn kun hur". A good fast song with some interesting musical touches. "Bon jao mae" has more, with plenty of traditional instrumentation and a modern fast beat. This album is very adventurous musically, as if cut free of U2 Ajareeya is free to explore a more interesting sound.



"Aab ruk nai hua" is a slow song which comes in 2 versions, and a nice pop song if a bit too basic compared to these other songs but certainly by no means bad. "Jum jon tai" is really something though, sounding like Sunita Leetikul (another favourite of mine) with it's laid back bluesy soul feel. A terrific song and miles away from anything Ajareeya did before. "Jer tae ngoo" returns us to fast songs, before Ajareeya's forte though on this album she has come a long way and is equally comfortable on slower songs too.

So great fast songs and greater slow songs. This is the best Ajareeya album by far and maybe the best album all year. She looks great too, but unlike a lot of artists can back it up on record. Essential.

Rating : 9.5/10

Click here to get this CD

MV : "Luek dai hon deaw" by Ying Thitikarn หญิง ธิติกานต์

Song by Ying who has a greatest hits compilation out.

MV : "Sao nar pa nay jorn" by Tai Orratai ต่าย อรทัย

Time for an older Tai Orratai song.

New Releases (01/12/08)

• Poj Suwannapun - kwam fhun lae kwam ruk
  
• Noy Stamp - theep song (below)
  
• Oil Araya - kid tueng jung
  
• Poifai Malaiporn - mun tong torn
  
• Prame Preeyagorn - made in din klone
  
• Air Suchawadee - sao hiser
  
• Sathika Supunsa - nhoo nar baan nork
  
• KrataiKaaw Daoroong - oak huk kor koom