M.I.A. - Arular
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Free Music Review: A Fun CD
Hit: 4 Stars
This CD is fun to listen to, even though the themese of the songs are not very light themselves(example: war, violence, and poverty).It has lots of energy and great beats. I didn't give it 5 stars because sometimes it got a little too weird for my tastes. I still enjoyed the CD and would recommend it to anyone looking for something fun to listen to. Free Music Review: scary, fascinating and totally pop
Hit: 4 Stars
We're Bucky Done Gun freaks in this househould -- two boho liberal boomers and a seven year old girl -- which goes to show universal a truly infectious pop song can be. With no background on M.I.A. I downloaded it and after then watching the video on You Tube was both freaked and fascinated by the populist power of this tune -- if "tune" is the appropriate term for a dissonant mix of hip-hop and thirld-world-ish marching music! Love those crazy horns! Great threatening lyrics (this is coming from a downtown Manhattanite who was deeply traumatized by 911) that deftly conflate sexual and third world revolutionary politics ("I'm armed and I'm equal, more fun for the people"). "We"are people too, of course -- I would be comforted to see that reality conveyed as well. But I personally find it exciting to be exposed to pop that reflects the conflicts of the times, however unsettling I personally find them. And I'd rather see political anger conveyed through music and video -- as a message -- than as literal acts of destruction. That's civilized!
It's also interesting to see a young (British)Southeast-Asian woman with such a wild, ambiguous self-presentation. Compelling.
I can't say I'm as crazy about the rest of the album -- worth a listen and I like Galang, but its not as exciting as B.D.G.
Free Music Review: Sound Catchy but mix with Terrorists
Hit: 2 Stars
I have to agree some songs sound very catchy.
But isn't she singing about some Terrorist Group in some Asian Island? I heard even MTV ban some of her songs because of that.
Free Music Review: Love this CD
Hit: 5 Stars
I received this album from a friend, it took me a couple of months to listen to it, but now i cant take it out of my player. I LOVE this CD.....its awesome and a big change from all of the crap that artist are putting out now. On some of her songs she actually has a message...why do you thing her American Visa has been revoked..check out the hidden track and her attack on the powers that be in the US.Free Music Review: Spectacular Arular
Hit: 5 Stars
this album is great! its refreshing to discover a strong female artist who's unwilling to use her sexuality to sell records. think about it, there are really very few out there who aren't shaking their [...] to hide that they have no real talent. heck, i can drop it like its hot, it don't mean a thang. so i heard "galang" about a year ago and was blown away - awesome! i had to have the album so i scooped it up and from the first "ba-na-na" i was hooked. MIA throws down great lyrics, rapping, singing, chanting. really fun stuff, despite the content at times. i don't know that this album is appropriate for kids, but nowadays not much is. MIA's association with the Tamil Tigers (her father is/was a member) seems to be a basis for much of her writing and there is a fair amount of violence. MTV refused to play the "sunshowers" video because of her reference to the PLO. and MIA would not edit the track, except to remove an F-bomb or two. good for her!!! no compromise! so the album is full of gritty beats, danceable and interesting. Diplo mixed and if you are a fan, i recommend getting your hands on the ultra-rare "piracy funds terrorism" - (re)mixes mostly by Diplo of Arular songs and a TON of extras. "pop" and "ladykiller" are worth it alone. but back to Arular - if you're into strong ladies, socially conscious lyrics and funky beats, check it out. my fave songs include "sunshowers" "fire fire" and "amazon."