PALMY

PALMY
STAY (2003)
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Thai pop is too often overlooked and seen as a cheap replica to western pop. Palmy proves those who think that wrong with her delightful, if flawed, second album. Sure, some will point the comparisons with Alanis, Leah and others are plenty and I won't be denying that but, Palmy has a personality and a sound of her own which makes of Stay a pleasant listen and an entertaining album.

1. Tum pen mai tuk
2. Pood mai tem park
3. Tis-sa-dee
4. Chuay ma rub chun tee
5. Jed-ta-na
6. Kra-dod kuen fah
7. Proong nee ard mai mee chun
8. Kor pai kon diew
9. Ni-tarn
10. Stay

BIG ASS

BIG ASS
BEGINS (2006)
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When their previous album My World (2003) could remind of Linkin Park this one see thai rockers Big Ass evolving in a whole new direction while still displaying a band with its true identity. The music here kind of reminds me of a thai version of Avenged Sevenfold. A thai version, really? Well, yes. While american emo-metallers Avenged Sevenfold have a little something punkish and "Guns'n'Rosian," Big Ass (what an awful band name by the way) replace it with a pop inclinaison that fits their origin which means you sure hear some Iron Maiden-like guitars, aggressive vocals on some songs but others are clearly radio-aimed ballad-like tunes and, trust me, they do that nicely enough so that's not a bad thing, quite the contrary actually.
Of course, being one of the leading bands of the new generation of rockers from Thailand (with Silly Fools and a few others), Big Ass' 2006 album is top notch performed and benefits from a world class production. The thai language is nicely fitting the music and will not disturb you past the surprise of not hearing english on the songs. Overall, this is a very pleasant album which proves there's not just us westerners whom can do nice modern rock music.
As a bonus, I've thrown in their previous album which contains more great songs that will alternatively make your head bang or your heart ache. Don't let the silly name on the cover fool you, Big Ass are great and deserve to be tried again and again.

1. Plook jai sua pah
2. Kah noi som kuan tai
3. Sat-loke yom pen pai tarm krum
4. Arai kun nuk kun na
5. Prom likit
6. Begins
7. Khon lhong tang
8. Kwam wung ngo ngo
9. Jood soong sood
10. Sing keed kwang

BONUS

MY WORLD (2003)
1. Goodbye
2. Mai koy tem
3. Kakee
4. Kum diew
5. Lhok dai lhok pai
6. Chewit lhung kwam tai
7. Ting wai nai jai
8. Kong mee khom
9. My world
10. Hed-phol ngai ngai

SILLY FOOLS

SILLY FOOLS

In the world of Thai rock music, there is hardly a bigger band than Silly Fools. The guys have been on a roll ever since their debut album, IQ 180, rocked the Thai music scene back in 1998. Nine years and six hit albums later, Silly Fools have cemented themselves near the top of the industry with their playful blend of fun lyrics and pounding chords. The band, Silly Fools is composed of members "Ton" Jakarin Juprasert (Guitar), "Rang" Thewarit Srisuk (Bass), "Tor" Tortrakul Baingern (Drums) and "Ben" Benjamin Tuffnell (Lead Vocals). The band’s first English album "Mini" was recently released in Thailand to resounding success, and is scheduled for worldwide release by the end of the year.
Founded by guitarist Jakarin Juprasert in 1996, the band released their first album "EP" in 1997 with the independant Thai label Bakery Music. In 1998 the band was picked up by the label More Music part of the GMM GRAMMY conglomerate, and released their first full album called "IQ 180". This album helped to solidify Silly Fools as one of the brightest up and coming bands in Thailand. Following "IQ 180", the band changed drummers, with current drummer Tortrakul Baingern (Tor) replacing drummer Kobpop Baiyam (Toei). In 1999, Silly Fools claimed their place among Thailand’s top rock bands, with their second album "Candyman". Following the success of "Candyman", Silly Fools released three more Thai albums "Mint" (More Music, 2000) "Juicy" (More Music, 2002), and King Size (More Music, 2004). All three of these albums were resounding successes, culminating in the band’s 2005 MTV Asia Award as top Thai recording artist.
In 2006, frontman Nattapol Putapawana (Toe) declared that he would no longer play in pubs due to his Islamic beliefs, and the band was rumored to have broken up. However, on 12 November 2006, Silly Fools returned to the stage at Fat Festival VI with a masked singer, performing 2 English language songs. The first of these songs "Stay Away" was released shortly after, symbolizing the return of Silly Fools. Following months of speculation, the band announced that 1000 limited edition copies of their new album "Mini" would be available for sale on 21 January 2007. On the morning of the 21st, fans lined up in front of the GMM building as early as 7:00 AM, and at 16:00 were given their first glimpse of the new lead singer, former Metropol frontman Benjamin Jung Tuffnell. In an effort to create a fresh new sound, Silly Fools contacted Greg Reely, who has worked with several high profile bands in North America to engineer this five song mini album.
Following the release of "Mini" (Thailand Release Only) the band began to tour in Thailand, and released the second single "One Generation", which quickly climbed the Thai charts. In February 2007, the band appeared live on Five Live, a Thai entertainment show, MTV Thailand, and Pop Channel, performing an acoustic version of "One Generation", featuring new lead singer Benjamin Jung Tuffnell on violin and vocals. In interviews following these performances, Silly Fools publicly pledged 50% of all proceeds from downloads of "One Generation" to Wat Prabaht Namphu, the Thai center for underprivileged AIDS patients.

1. Soo mai dai
2. Muer ruk chun kerd
3. Sai pai
4. Kid pai tummai
5. Seng
6. Per
7. Tang kun
8. Wela
9. Pee sao krub aud pom tee
10. Hai ter
11. Ru plao?

CANDYMAN (1999)
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1. Fhun
2. Yah bok wa ruk
3. Ngai wa ja mai lok kun
4. Pieng ruk
5. Poo ying yai
6. Hey
7. Kae ... khon
8. Nang fah
9. Por - mae - lok
10. Jai mun hai

MINT (2000)
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1. Mai
2. 150 c.c.
3. Kid Thung
4. Pleng nii kiaw kab kwarm rak
5. Fung doo ngai ngai
6. Ji Ja
7. Neoi
8. Jeb
9. Ban Taai
10. Ploy

JUICY (2002)
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1. Bah bor
2. Nah mai ai
3. Pid tee wai jai
4. Khee hung
5. Klaeng
6. Naam ning lai lhuk
7. Wud jai
8. Ngao
9. Por leaw
10. Pruk prum

FATLIVE : V3 (2002)
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CD1
1. Ba-hbor
2. Pruk-prum
3. Pleng nee kiew kub kwam ruk
4. Roey yim
5. Nang fa
6. Fang doo ngai ngai
7. Pieng ruk
8. Fun
9. Por mae lok
10. Bunn tai
11. Ruk duey num ta
12. Hey
13. Ya boke wa ruk
14. Na mai ai
15. Num ning lai luek

CD 2
1. Wudd jai
2. Muen ruk chun kerd
3. Kid tueng
4. Jeb
5. Ngai wa ja mai loke gun
6. Pid tee wai jai
7. Rhythm section + Drum Show
8. Kee hueng
9. Mai
10. 150 C.C.
11. Ji ja
12. Soo mai dai

KING SIZE (2004)
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1. Leaw tae pae
2. Num lai
3. Kon tee kah chun
4. Nueng deaw kong chun
5. Toom tarm
6. Mai wan mae wan mah mak
7. Bok lah
8. Mun ab yoo kang krueng
9. Pleng kong tur
10. Buer
11. Leaw tae pae (Monster mix)

MINI (2007)
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1. Stay away
2. 21 days
3. I've gone blind
4. This road is mine
5. One generation

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HANGMAN

HANGMAN
S/T (2007)
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New band from former Silly Fools vocalist, Hangman takes things where he left it when leaving Silly Fools. So what you'll hear here is modern thai rock with good rockers and mellow ballads. It kind of reminds me of The Red Hot Chili Peppers mixed with Maroon 5 and Linkin Park. All the songs on the album are good and so is the production. This will certainly appeal to people who enjoy rock with sweet melodies... And to their girlfriends too! Be curious, try it!

1. Hangman
2. Chocolate
3. Pa-ya-yarm kee krung kor tarm tae
4. Tong luem sei tee
5. Pleng see dum
6. Chun vs Satan
7. Ruk ter hua tim bor
8. Mod ngern mod jai
9. Tri kee-la
10. Sunyarn nai jai

SILLY FOOLS

SILLY FOOLS
THE ONE (2008)
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The One is Thailand's leading rock band Silly Fools. It's the first one to include American/Korean singer Benjamin Jung Tuffnell. It displays a more adult sounding version of Silly Fools modern rock style. I give you here both the Thai & English versions of the album issued from the 2cd's limited edition only available in Thailand.
A band worth checking if only to discover Thailand has good rock music too.

CD (Thai Version)
1. Satree mai lhek 1
2. Rao pen khon luek eng
3. Ngo
4. Puk
5. Mai por pieng
6. Rung ror
7. Khun krang
8. Nuey leaw...
9. Eak krung
10. Klai

CD (English Version)
1. Moving On
2. No Regrets
3. Enough
4. The Long Road
5. The Daily Grind
6. Nevermind
7. Extra Extra
8. Unhappy Ending
9. Long Distance
10. Take Me Home