Amit (album)

The material from Amit was produced and recorded over a span of two and a half years, with a total investment cost for the album totaling to nearly NT$30 million (US$1 million). The title of the album "Amit" is derived from A-Mei's given name, reflecting the singer's desire to reconnect with her indigenous Puyuma heritage of Beinan, Taitung. The title also serves as an acronym for the phrase "Amei Music Is Transformed". "The album saw the singer embracing a largely avant-garde image, with its material offering a change in musical styles in comparison to her previous efforts. She aimed to present the album with both auditory and visual concepts in mind.

A-Mei enlisted various songwriters and musicians to help write the lyrics for the album, including Sodagreen's Wu Qing-feng, Xiao An, Albert Leung, Yao Ruolong, and the singer's manager Chen Zhenchuan. Production was primarily handled by A-Mei and Adia.

The standard version of Amit was released in digital formats on June 26, 2009. In Taiwan, the physical CD was distributed in two versions: a white limited edition and a black limited edition. The CD was made available in China beginning on August 5. A sensory upgraded edition was made available in Taiwan on August 21, which contains a new DVD and a new track titled "Sorrowful Regret". A Hong Kong special edition was released on September 18, which contains a new track titled "Cong Cin Si Gu Mung".

On the album cover of Amit, A-Mei is shown sporting blood orange colored hair and is seen sitting on a leather red chair, designed by BD Barcelona. The chair, worth NT$430,000, takes inspiration from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) musicals that were produced after the roaring 1920s era.{{Cite web |date=2009-06-29 |title=专辑：张惠妹 -《阿密特(张惠妹意识专辑)》 |trans-title=Album: A-Mei - "Amit (Zhang Huimei Consciousness Album)" |url=https://ent.sina.com.cn/y/d/2009-06-29/21422588387.shtml |access-date=2024-05-15 |website=Sina Entertainment |language=zh}}

The concept of Amit explore's A-Mei's multifaceted personality. The songs express the singer's evolving perspectives on life, including her exploration of life's purpose, her stance on LGBTQ+ issues, as well as women's rights. Observers have noted that the album offers a glimpse into the aspects of A-Mei's life that are not usually visible to the public eye, thereby providing a platform for expressing her thoughts and emotions. Primarily a rock record, Amit utilizes various styles including punk, heavy metal, R&B with both electric and acoustic guitar instrumentations.

The first track, "Split", delves into the dynamics of self-identity. Consisting of a rock composition, A-Mei's vocal delivery consists of a slightly raspy, resonant articulation. "Disappear" is a composition of similar style which was penned by Wu Qingfeng, drawing inspiration from A-Mei's interviews about the death of her father. The final version that was included on the album, in contrast, is more lucid and gentle.{{Cite web |date=2009-06-26 |title=Amit Consciousness Album – A-Mei |url=https://music.apple.com/tw/album/%E9%98%BF%E5%AF%86%E7%89%B9%E6%84%8F%E8%AD%98%E5%B0%88%E8%BC%AF/1546976857 |access-date=2024-05-15 |publisher=Apple Music Taiwan |language=zh}}

The tracks "Double Cross" and "Depressed" both address women in romantic relationships. They utilize musical genres such as metal and psychedelic rock, mirroring each other in their exploration of love and loneliness. The feminine aura unveiled in "Double Cross" also permeates "Bold For My Love". The latter song features unambiguous lyrics: "If you wish to appease my love, if you’re so courageous, then come." The song fuses electronic rock and pop styles. "Rainbow" is a pop rock number that has been recognized as a LGBT anthem in Asia following the album's release. Its lyrics describe how the singer overcomes a failed relationship with the support of her friend.{{Cite news |date=2014-07-10 |title=No Rainbow at A-mei's gig due to 'pro-LGBT message' |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/no-rainbow-at-a-meis-gig-due-to-pro-lgbt-message |access-date=2024-05-15 |work=The Straits Times |language=en |issn=0585-3923}}

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