Si Cantik

Released in 1997, right on the precipice of the Asian Financial Crisis ("Krismon"), this album is a fascinating time capsule of late-New Order Indonesia. The title track, "Si Cantik," is a biting satirical commentary on the infamous 1996 Zarima Mirafsur ("The Ecstasy Queen") case, mocking the media frenzy and police corruption of the time with lyrics about escaping to the US and "The King" remaining untouchable. The "Gold Disc" & Audio Quality: This specific release (Hins Collection / GNP) is pressed on a Gold Disc with prominent "20 Bit Digital" branding. However, audiophiles should be aware of the technical reality: - The transfer appears to suffer from digital clocking errors (sync loss) and heavy limiting/clipping. Listeners may notice faint, sharp "clicks" (similar to vinyl crackle) even during quiet passages, and distortion on heavy beats. This is inherent to the master pressing, not a result of disc rot. - The '20-bit' branding is largely a product of 90s marketing; the audio itself is standard 16-bit Red Book quality. Released on a Gold Disc. Features "20 BIT DIGITAL" branding on the front cover, back cover, and disc face. Mastered at The Mastering Suite, Singapore. Marketed & Distributed by: Cakrawala Musik Nusantara PT. Indonesia. Phonographic Copyright (p) & Copyright (c) 1997 Gema Nada Pertiwi PT. Indonesia. Member of ASIRI No. 089/ASIRI/88 Registration No: HR/SL-KN/100697/GK. CMNI-128