Released on December 27, 1994, 《就是情歌》 (Just Love Songs) is a hallmark Cantonese pop album by Hacken Lee 李克勤. It marked a deliberate return to his core “Love Song King” identity during his tenure with Star Records.
Key Production Details
- Artistic Vision: The album cover was notably designed by Eric Kot (葛民輝), a famous Hong Kong entertainer and designer.
- Genre: Primarily Cantopop ballads featuring versatile vocal techniques, including “CD-like” precision and heartfelt emotional delivery.
- Label: Published by Star Records (星光唱片) in Hong Kong and Gold Point (金點唱片) in Taiwan.
Hit Songs & Adaptations
Several tracks on this album became staples of 90s Cantopop:
- “Regret” (後悔): The album’s first lead single. It is a Cantonese adaptation of Sun Nan’s Mandarin hit “What is Left for You” (留什麼給你).
- “Stealthy” (偷偷摸摸): Written by Hacken Lee himself, this track became a major success, topping three different music charts simultaneously.
- “Love is So Sad” (愛是這樣傷感的): Written and produced by Andrew Lam (林敏驄), this track is often cited by critics as a high-quality “side cut” with innovative arrangement and narrative depth.
Cultural Impact & Reissues
- Chart Success: The album helped Hacken Lee regain momentum in the mid-90s, with multiple songs becoming “Top Ten Gold Song” candidates.
- Audiophile Reissues: Due to its lasting popularity, the album was re-released in high-fidelity SACD Hybrid format in 2017 (limited to 500 numbered copies) for the “发烧” (audiophile) market.
李克勤 就是情歌 album art cover
A large album art cover
李克勤 就是情歌 tracks
- 妒忌
- 后悔
- 失恋专家
- 故事
- 情人的婚纱
- 偷偷摸摸
- 浓情一秒
- 爱是这样伤感的
- 当我倾心爱上
- 末世纪的爱
