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  • Published Sep 29, 2009 4:23 pm KST
  • Updated Sep 29, 2009 4:23 pm KST

Madonna

`Celebration'

(Warner Korea)

Fans of Madonna will no doubt be celebrating the release of her most extensive greatest hits album to date, ``Celebration.'' The two-disc set features 36 new re-mastered versions of her songs that will remind everyone just how good Madonna's music was, and still is.

Throughout her career, Madonna has consistently churned out hits, although many of these topped the charts in the 1980s and 1990s. The 80's just wouldn't have never been the same without ``Like a Virgin,'' ``Dress You Up,'' and ``Material Girl.''' Also included are her longest number one song ``Take a Bow," ``4 Minutes'' with Justin Timberlake, and new tracks ``Celebration'' and ``Revolver'' with Lil Wayne.

―Cathy Rose A. Garcia

Mika

`The Boy Who Knew Too Much'

(Universal Korea)

You can tell Mika's sophomore album is going to be fun, just by looking at the colorful images on the cover. Listening to ``The Boy Who Knew Too Much,'' you'll find it offers more of Mika's flamboyant and over the top, but always fresh pop music.

The first two singles, ``We Are Golden'' and ``Blame it on the Girls'' are catchy and upbeat. Mika seems to be channeling Freddie Mercury with his falsetto, which is especially noticeable in the fun disco-influenced track ``Rain.'' A special edition version of the album features a bonus disc of Mika's acoustic show at Sadler's Wells Theater in London last June.

Beyonce

`I Am Sasha Fierce (Platinum Edition)'

(SonyBMG)

As excitement builds towards Beyonce's upcoming concert in Seoul next month, now is a great time to pick up a copy of ``I Am Sasha Fierce.'' The album's platinum edition features new songs, such as ``Why Don't You Love Me,'' ``Save the Hero,'' and a remix of ``Ego'' with hip-hop star Kanye West. Beyonce gives her own R&B spin on Billy Joel's classic ``Honesty.''

Beyonce is as much of a star for her memorable music videos as for her pop songs. A DVD includes behind-the-scenes footage and music videos for ``If I Were a Boy,'' and ``Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),' which won Video of the Year at the MTV Video Awards.