Her Second English Album is an Asian Exclusive produced by Ric Wake. Sony BMG. 2005.
CD Reviews
Coco goes the J. Lo/Mariah route to success...
Muddwacker | Hazelton, CO United States | 05/03/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This disc should position Coco for success in the US. It has a few select tracks that should obtain some serious airplay. The first single "No Doubt" isn't bad at all, just vaguely similar to something J. Lo had on a past album. The real stand out on this disc is definitely "So good". Its playful, and made for the current r&b leaning US radio. The other stand out is "Belly dance", it puts Beyonce's "Baby boy" to shame. A few key tracks, and some well planned remixes can make this one go all the way.
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Simply rocks
cocoboi | 10/10/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"its always enjoyable to listen to coco. her voice is so playful and changable. when she sings ballads u can feel her emotions when she sings upbeat songs u can feel her groove. she really has mastered to use her vocal.
i am really proud of her even tho she might not have made a big success into the us market but i am sure its all in time.she sings well thats unquestionable.
if u havent got this album, u better do so, i am sure u will love it:)"
Way better than her last one
Fleseastorm | USA | 06/27/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This isnt a great album, i mean its not really a 5 star album but i gave it 5 stars because compaired to her last english cd "just no toher way", this one is like Coco's holy grail. This one is part pop, part R&B. for one thing, i would say that the song belly dance being called bublegum is a joke. its like a beyonce-type song, (think baby boy). The song "all around the world" is the theme song for the korean version of Charlies Angels 2 and its not a bad song. I liked it alot more when i saw her proform it live. Rock it is not bad. its catchy R&B. So Good is a very sexual song about "crawling on all fours" and "riding it all night". there are some boring slow songs. the song "cool" is a sad attempt at being clever and humorous. its about relationships and compairing them to making movies. "gotta clue" is a good catchy R&B song with a nice hook. if im being personally honest, i would say that this cd in NO way reminds me of britney spears. At least not the newer britney. Newer britney has (if i dare say it) edgyer material on her "in the zone" cd than coco has. i would say this cd reminds me more of a mix of jessica simpson and Jlo with a splash of beyonce (without being beat heavy). coco has a very nice voice and i respect her for that. good songs, good voice, hot babe, whats not to like?"
Ready to Compete
Melodic Chaos | Canada | 03/29/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"CoCo Lee. Many people in North America would hear this name and have no idea what talent hides behind it. Coco Lee has been referred to as an Asian Mariah Carey, a voice unique and filled with emotion and power. Exposed is CoCo's second English album to date ( her first having been released in 1999) It was not until the movie Crouching Tiger/Hidden Dragon met our eyes that CoCo truly got noticed in our culture. She performed the theme song to the movie "A Love Before Time" and won an Oscar for it. Since then CoCo has remained hidden from the English speaking population releasing Asian records.
Exposed is a sensual, smooth and playful album to say the least. Coco has taken many of her influences and melded them together on this effort. She has also grown as a writer (having co-written 8 of the 12 original songs).
The standout tracks include:
-The first single "No Doubt"
-"So Good"
-"Hush"
-"Music we Make"
-"Magic Words"
-"Touch"
Coco has poured her heart into her second attempt to break into the American/Canadian market...it's a shame she hasn't got the needed support to do so for once she does break in, she'll be tough to knock out against the divas of today...If you're looking for a new talent, or you're wondering where she's been hiding the last 5 years, CoCo Lee is here! Give her a chance, I'm sure you won't be disappointed!"
Give her a chance
DK from the Bay | Bay Area, California | 01/16/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"When I hear her songs, I thought she was an African American singer. Her voice is strong yet silky. I don't know what the other reviewer is thinking. Although she doesn't have as much of a range as Mariah Carey (who does??) I would compare Coco to Mariah's level but she sounds like Jessica Simpson. This album is very hip and it is very easy to bump her tracks in your car. My favorites are Hush, So Good, Rock It. Its unfortunate she probably wont get as much play as she deserves."
Track Listings (13) - Disc #1