You might not be able to understand the lyrics, but you'll definitely be moved by the instant charm
of Malaysian rocker Adnan Othman – a singer who works here in a groovy blend
of fuzzy guitar, mod rhythms, and all the other great
sounds we love from late 60s French and British tracks
of the time! In fact, there may be more French elements at work here than some
of the more typical Anglo-influenced singers in Southeast
Asia at the time – especially those romping rhythms and jangly guitar lines
of the yeh-yeh generation, which really get these tunes moving even before Othman comes in with his vocals. By the end
of the set, Adnan's expanding his sound a bit – moving from the work with The Rhythmn Boys that takes up most
of the collection, to singing with The Wanderers and Flamingoes – all documented nicely in the notes and images in the package. Titles include "Bila Kah Gembira", "Doa Ku", "Bershukor", "Sapu Tangan", "Hari Bahagia", "Berlenggang", "Merana", "Mormah", and "Hidupu Tambah Gembira".