wildflower overture

wildflower is the most controversial project which Sandy Lam has ever created. Compared to her other albums, Wildflower did not do quite as well commercially when it was initially released (though it has become a long-running bestseller). Most of the melodies and arrangements are in fact more "alternative" and "fusion" than "canto pop", according to the standard of the early 90s. The absence of upbeat soul/R&B dance tunes marked a distinct and deliberate departure from her previous albums such as the City Project Trilogy and Drifting. The lyrics were far more abstract and profound. And there was no elaborate photo booklet. Apparently, the album was truly a dare to music lovers. Forget about stardom and fanfare, and forget about canto pop ballads and dance tunes that appeal to the masses. This album was about music that was ahead of its time.

Wildflower is a critically acclaimed project, unanimously praised by radio, music magazine and pop culture critics. The symbolism of wildflower has been so well known that it has become a synonym to SL. The album was also lauded as one of the Top 10 Canto pop albums of the 90s.

The songs in this album are extremely difficult to handle. They require a wide vocal range and versatile performing techniques. The arrangements are more than phenomenal. In particular, tracks such as Temptations of the Rose (薔薇之戀), Predestining (再生戀), Flower in the Wind (野花), and Promise Me (沒有你還是愛你) showcase the extraordinary talents and creativity of the HK pop music scene. Without Wildflower, SL's music career will never be complete. It is certainly one of the most significant milestones of SL's career and the very album most cherished by her loyal followers.
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executive producer: Clarence Hui
producers: Clarence Hui, Sandy Lam
(except Predestining Remix produced by Alex Baboo 楊振龍 @V-Wild Productions)
co-producer: Chiu Tsang Hei

image direction: Stardust Factory
photography: Green Hornet
art direction: Kinson Chan, Clarence Hui
hair design: Kim Robinson (Le Salon Orient)
graphics: John Lee, Unlimited Design
illustration: Kinson Chan
fashion co-ordination: Edith So
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personal favourites: ALL.

vocals: 5/5
music: 5/5
lyrics: 5/5
sound: 4/5
artwork: 5/5
overall: 5/5