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  • Published Mar 11, 2008 4:59 pm KST
  • Updated Mar 11, 2008 4:59 pm KST

Janet Jackson `Discipline' Universal

Pop diva Janet Jackson returns with her landmark 10th album, ``Discipline'' on which renowned musicians such as American big-name producer Rodney Jerkins and Ne-Yo worked.

Her latest album proves her charismatic musical prowess, which has lasted for about 25 years. The opener, ``Feedback'' is a hit single known for its eye-catching music video featuring elaborate computer graphics, while ``Rock With U'' is an up-tempo electronic retro number co-produced by Jermaine Dupri and Ne-Yo.

``Can't Be Good,'' ``Never Letchu Go'' and ``Greatest X'' are sophisticated and romantic pop ballads that are expected to be beloved by Korean pop fans.

-Chung Ah-young

A Fine Frenzy One Cell in the Sea EMI

Indie singer A Fine Frenzy has a haunting voice that lingers in your head, even hours after you've listened to her songs. A Fine Frenzy, whose real name is Alison Sudol, not just sings but also writes poetic lyrics and plays the piano like a dream.

Her debut album ``One Cell in the Sea'' is a solid musical effort for the 22-year old Seattle-based singer. ``Come On, Come Out,'' ``Whisper,'' ``Ashes and Wine'' and ``Almost Lover'' are some of the gems on the album. Even if you're not familiar with A Fine Frenzy, you might have heard her songs featured in American TV series like ``One Tree Hill,'' ``CSI: NY,'' ``House'' and ``Brothers and Sisters.''

-Cathy Rose A. Garcia