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ReviewsMika's new album is an ease to listen to Date published: 11/27/2009
BY ELLIOTT HAY America is often slow to pick up on the latest artists or genres that gain instantaneous popularity in Europe. Mika is a musical mastermind who, unfortunately, has been severely underestimated in America. In 2007 he took Europe by storm with his first album, "Life in Cartoon Motion," dominating the charts for weeks with his unique sound and campy vocals. His follow-up album, "The Boy Who Knew Too Much," focuses on his experiences as an adolescent. But in true Mika style there's not a single "growing up" cliche in his work. Though often whimsical, the tracks also convey underlying truths that many have felt yet few have dared to express for fear of ridicule. Mika's clever lyrics deal with many taboos, such as budding sexuality, but never feel awkward or forced. Mika ultimately has reached an almost perfect balance by combining heavy-hitting issues with overly peppy sounds. In remembering never to take himself too seriously, Mika has made "The Boy Who Knew Too Much" an easily approachable CD. Even the obligatory slow songs never drag or are too heavy. This CD is like a musical equivalent of cotton candy: light, fluffy and delectable. Though there may be different flavors, in the end it all melts together into an delicious sugar coating that sticks to you for the rest of the day. Feed your musical sweet tooth and give this album a spin. It's certainly worth the cavities. Elliott Hay is a student at Germanna Community College.
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