Goldfish in the Tank, the second studio album of original works by singer-songwriter aDAN, continues her signature blend of R&B, jazz, and pop, writing from the perspective of an urban observer. Using the “goldfish” as a metaphor, the album portrays stories of solitude, love, and longing in the city.
The album brings together a powerhouse team of longtime collaborators from Taiwan’s music scene, including producers Yu and Wico Weng, A&R Howe, arranger Liv W., string directors Szu-Chien Lu and Liu Hang, lyricist Chang Wu, among others. Layered with thoughtful arrangements and enriched by live instrumentation, the album reveals greater depth and musicality throughout.
aDAN explores new approaches to vocal interpretation, rendering her already distinctive mezzo voice with even greater delicacy and nuance. Flowing like emotion itself, her voice deftly navigates the shifting moods of each song. On Almost Us, she invites talented singer-songwriter The Crane for a duet; their intertwined voices convey the tender yet unbridgeable distance of love.
From loneliness to love, from missed encounters to self-discovery, the album charts a delicate journey through feeling, memory, and release. In a transparent world, aDAN’s music shines in its own color.