Vanness Wu finally decides to come back with a new album. I've been seeing his posts around on social media for the past three years or so just chilling. Its like he travels a whole a lot and stays to himself. While seeing many of his posts, My thoughts were always "when you dropping a new album?" or "You better be working on some new music!". Internal excitement seems to peak when Vanness releases new tunes because he skip jumps music styles like he changes his hair. Last month #MWHYB was announced to be released before the coming of the new year.
This album was said to bring a new musical direction to Vanness Wu's music in the form of dance disco mixed with electro pop. I really wanted to hear how this would come about. Wu's music can either be a hit or miss depending on the production of the song and the vocals. The album, Different Man showed the he is capable of performing funky disco jams but within the shape of reason. I wasn't feeling the 80's disco tracks on #MWHYB because it felt like an awkward fit to him as an artists. Pop or maybe pop influenced songs work for him better as an artists. Vocally and style wise. The tracks in Different man had a pop outline that mad those disco tracks more fun and easy to remember. however, these tracks in #MWHYB sound stagnant like they don't have personality. Tracks that just don't go anywhere. A big redeeming factor was that Wu was smart and different focus only on this musical styles. He also brings back the dance pop that he go so good at. Its hard hitting and will get you back in the frame of mind that this is a Vanness Wu album. #MWHYB does a great job hyping up the listener with Wu's cool guy demeanor and catchy song choruses. The track list also takes a turn toward the slow mid tempo songs selection. I have always liked Vanness when he sings pop rock acoustic songs. Only thing he needs is the California beach along with a guitar. Somewhere in there an RnB track or two is thrown in the mix as well. If its not a track thats too soulful vocally demanding, Vanness does it well. Writing the song in English was a nice touch as the icing on top. My favorite song by Vanness is actually from his Japanese album he made years ago.(I DON'T WANT TO LOSE YOU.) Very funny right.... Maybe this is the main reason I like Pop oriented Vanness Wu over any other style he tries to come out with.
Vocals for Vanness Wu suit pop the best for me. I think he can experiment all he wants to but keep the pop undertone to his music no matter what. Range for him is pretty high and when he gets to performing ballads you hear FALSETTO Then more FALSETTO! Love lyrics can't be sung without a male singer pulling out FALSETTO!!! No, but really.. thats the trend of today. I'm sure when this started but every male singer does this. I like it but I want to hear more love songs where guys don't have to sing up five octaves ignored to get an "AW" out of a girl. It also becomes a tiny bit repetitive in Vanness Wu's new album insert.(When slower songs are concerned.)
#MWHYB fits perfectly into Vanness Wu's discography. Nothing made the album really horrible or anything. I just have personal tastes when it comes to his music. Another person might love this album from front to back and I'm happy if they do. I'll just keep continuing to skipping over the Michael Jackson disco tracks and dance to Pop Vanness Wu in all my glory.
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