Artist: The Clippers
Title: Everything is Meaningless
Label: Himalaya Records

I wouldn't dare to say this album is pleasing to the ears, but I guarantee it will make you laugh your head off and forget your troubles. Since starting the Clippers, lead singer Xiao Ying has been making albums aimed at bringing fun to stressed-out humans. This album is no exception and is inspired by social observations from daily life, such as parties, drug-taking, gossip and much more. These topics are expressed with band's own unique logic, combined with mystifying lo-fi electronica or more traditional retro-style music. Xiao Ying's humorous creativity, DJ TY's lively sampling and effects, and La La's clever narrative all help make this one hilarious album. If you're looking for a good laugh or to improve your Chinese listening skills, it also includes three lessons in "Chinese Slang Listening Practice"!