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sonickteam2

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M.I.A. just dont do it.
« on: May 23, 2005, 01:25:00 pm »
(perhaps this was discussed but i cant find where)
 
 what in the hell???  so i have been living under a rock for the last few months, but over the weekend i cracked open a package and popped in the MIA CD-single for "Galang"
 
   ummm, what the hell is this? Kelis? do people think this is good?  and why is MIA touring with LCD Soundsystem?  is this what all thier songs sound like?  please tell me thats just a bad song.....

ratioci nation

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« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2005, 01:29:00 pm »
i made a very similar post about a week ago, i dont get it

grotty

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« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2005, 01:30:00 pm »
I walked by her tent @ Coachella.
 She sounded SO bad. Shrugged & moved on...

sonickteam2

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« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2005, 01:33:00 pm »
ok, i feel better now.  i took the CD out immediately and put in the new Coldplay.  
 
  did you know that if you listen to Coldplay long enough, you will end up sitting in front of the computer , eyes wide open, not blinking, tongue hanging out, drooling on the keyboard?
 
   it really happens...i dare you to try it.

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« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2005, 02:01:00 pm »
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Originally posted by sonickteam4:
  please tell me thats just a bad song.....
It's not the best song on the album, but it's also not the worst. I like Arular quite a bit. It's fun, and it's got a good beat. I didn't think much of it at first, but it's pretty catchy and after a few listens, I was wanting to hear it more and more.
 
 That said, it would not surprise me one bit if she sucked live.
 
 (And if you like MIA, check out Lady Sovereign. Similar stuff)
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« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2005, 02:03:00 pm »
I don't get the hype at all. I missed her set at Coachella, but apparently the crowd got her to do an encore. Go figure...

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« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2005, 02:26:00 pm »
I pretty much listen to everything that comes on the Internet radio, but I cannot listen to MIA. I mute my headphones when she is on. I haven't heard such a horrible bunch of music in a long time. But hey, to each his own.

rfredley

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« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2005, 04:55:00 pm »
I've heard nothing but good reviews of her shows.  I'm eagerly anticipating her show here with LCD soundsystem.
 
 I'm sure it's not something everyone likes, which is cool, that just means more room for me and my friends at the show.
 
 Love Arular, and love the mixtape she did with Diplo.  Good stuff.
 
 See y'all at Doves tonight.

freddyadu

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« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2005, 05:08:00 pm »
I heard the MIA/Diplo stuff first and loved it, but bought her CD and it was not as good.  Supposedly she is touring with Diplo on this tour, which would drastically improve things, I think.

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« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2005, 05:08:00 pm »
MIA is playing on WOXY right now - "Bucky Done Gun." This shit's real annoying

rfredley

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« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2005, 05:17:00 pm »
Yeah, the CD doesn't have the energy or the diversity of sound you'll get on the diplo mix tape, but from what I understand there were a lot of problems clearing samples.  Perhaps it's less of an issue on a live set.

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« Reply #11 on: May 24, 2005, 08:16:00 am »
I really like the MIA cd.  I don't necessarily think it's the best stuff ever, but it's catchy and she's got a good voice I find the mix of the songs interesting.
 
 What's funny sonic, is that I feel the way about Coldplay that you feel about MIA.  Just don't understand the hype around them at all.

sonickteam2

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« Reply #12 on: May 24, 2005, 08:49:00 am »
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Originally posted by K8teebug:
 
 What's funny sonic, is that I feel the way about Coldplay that you feel about MIA.  Just don't understand the hype around them at all.
once a week, i try to get myself to like Coldplay, just so i can fit in, but i cant do it.
 
   i really think they cause brain damage.

bearman🐻

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« Reply #13 on: May 24, 2005, 09:16:00 am »
I can't get into Coldplay either. Chris Martin's voice is way too whiney.

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« Reply #14 on: May 24, 2005, 09:33:00 am »
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  I can't get into Coldplay either. Chris Martin's voice is way too whiney.
but according to entertainment weekly they're the next U2, remember?? how fucking ridiculous.