Miss Elva (Chinese: 蕭灑小姐; pinyin: Xiāosǎ xiǎojiě) is the eleventh studio album by Taiwanese recording artist Elva Hsiao, released on September 24, 2010, by Gold Typhoon.[1] Hsiao enlisted various songwriters to help produce and compose the record, including Andrew Chan, Jae Chong, Adia, Paula Ma, and Kenji Wu.
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| Released | September 24, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2010 | |||
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| Length | 41:21 | |||
| Language | Chinese | |||
| Label | Gold Typhoon | |||
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| Singles from Diamond Candy | ||||
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Miss Elva saw commercial success upon release, becoming the ninth best-selling album in Taiwan during 2010. It went on to sell over 100,000 copies in Taiwan and over 500,000 across Asia. The album produced singles such as the lead single "Miss Genuine", "Wrong Man", "Rhapsody", and "Let Love Fly".
Singles
editThe lead single "Miss Genuine" premiered on radio stations across Asia on September 1, 2010.[2] The songs, "Wrong Man", "Miss Genuine", and "Rhapsody", reached number four, twenty-five, and sixty-five respectively on Hit FM Annual Top 100 Singles in 2010.[3][4]
Critical reception
editMusic critic Sanshi Yisheng commented that the album featured not only eye-catching music videos and stylish promotions but also many lyrical and slow songs that resonate with listeners. The editor also commented that Hsiao's medium-tempo dance tracks showcased an excellent performance that "keeps pace with the times," and suggested that the album is destined for "strong momentum in the future."[5]
Commercial performance
editPre-orders for Miss Elva reached 45,000 copies. Ten days after the album was released, it topped the seven major record charts in Taiwan, with a total sales of 75,326 copies. Within two months, 97,365 copies were sold in Taiwan, and 500,000 copies were shipped in Asia.[6] On the year-end Taiwanese album chart for 2010, Miss Elva ranked as the ninth best-selling album of the year.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Miss Genuine" (瀟灑小姐) |
| Andrew Chan | 3:42 |
| 2. | "Rhapsody" (狂想∙曲) |
| Jae Chong | 3:40 |
| 3. | "Complete Me - The Overture of Hold You Tight" (完整我 (抱緊你序曲)) |
| Elva Hsiao | 1:14 |
| 4. | "Hold You Tight" (抱緊你) |
| Jae Chong | 3:30 |
| 5. | "Let Love Fly" (讓愛飛起來) |
| Andrew Chan | 3:34 |
| 6. | "Thin" (瘦瘦瘦瘦) |
| Liu Wenren | 3:22 |
| 7. | "Joke" (玩笑) |
| Paula Ma | 4:43 |
| 8. | "Mr. Liar" (大說謊家) |
| Jae Chong | 3:25 |
| 9. | "Wrong Man" (錯的人) |
| Paula Ma | 5:09 |
| 10. | "Two Faced Goddess" (雙面女神) |
| Adia | 3:14 |
| 11. | "Dream I: Show Me Your Way" (夢境 I) |
| Elva Hsiao | 1:38 |
| 12. | "Dream II: I Am Not Afraid" (夢境 II) |
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| 4:23 |
| Total length: | 41:21 | |||
Charts
editSales
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | — | 100,000[6] |
| Summaries | ||
| Asia | — | 500,000[6] |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Version | Label |
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| Taiwan | September 24, 2010 | Standard | Gold Typhoon | |
| CD | Chic edition | |||
| Miss edition | ||||
| November 12, 2010 | CD+DVD | Commemorate CD+DVD Edition |
References
edit- ^ (in Chinese) Gold Typhoon Miss Elva album info September 24, 2010. Retrieved March 22, 2011 Archived October 5, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "蕭亞軒《瀟灑小姐》9/1Hit Fm全球首播！" [Elva Hsiao's "Miss Genuine" premieres worldwide on 9/1 Hit Fm!] (in Chinese). Hito Radio. August 30, 2010. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ (in Chinese) HITO Radio Hit Fm Annual Top 100 Singles Chart- 2010 (#1 to 50) Retrieved January 22, 2011 Archived July 19, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ (in Chinese) HITO Radio Hit Fm Annual Top 100 Singles Chart- 2010 (#51 to 100) Retrieved January 22, 2011 Archived July 19, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "萧亚轩《萧洒小姐》: 低开高走 后势强劲" [Elva Hsiao's "Miss Genuine": Low opening and high closing with strong momentum]. NetEase Entertainment (in Chinese). September 26, 2010. Archived from the original on October 12, 2022. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ a b c "萧亚轩2011世界巡演北京站" [Elva Hsiao 2011 World Tour in Beijing]. Sina Entertainment (in Chinese). Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ "G-Music Combo Album Chart" (in Chinese). G-Music. June 4, 2011. Archived from the original on June 9, 2011. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ "年度唱片銷量 小豬15.5萬張 首度踹下雙J 登基唱銷王". Apple Daily (in Chinese). December 10, 2010. Archived from the original on July 15, 2018. Retrieved August 19, 2024.