So what do you people think of it? I very much like it, not as much as her first album though. The one problem I have with Kala though is the Timbaland track, "Come Around", if it wasn't on the album, it wouldn't be a major loss for me.

Favourite tracks:

Bamboo Banga
Boyz
20 Dollar
World Town
Paper Planes (the best track on the album, it's so funny and so great.)

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So what do you people think of it?

It's not out yet and won't be out until the 21st...

It leaked, I just HAD to hear it. I'm going to get it no matter what when it comes out.

I love it!

As good as her first album?

Hmph. I don't like it...

If you'd like to know more about my feelings, go here.

For what it's worth, in one of the Pitchfork writer's round-up of Lollapalooza, they called it "possibly the album of the year". I'm not certain, but I think it was Amy Phillips who wrote it.

I responded to your other, similar post here.

I've heard a couple of tracks. I'm pretty excited, but then I like more oddball stuff.

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For what it's worth, in one of the Pitchfork writer's round-up of Lollapalooza, they called it "possibly the album of the year". I'm not certain, but I think it was Amy Phillips who wrote it.

I responded to your other, similar post here.

I remember reading that too.

Whether or not it's the album of the year, it's certainly one of the most exciting albums I've heard... since her last one.

I could honestly care less about her political leanings and personal opinions. She makes damn catchy music whatever the case.

M.I.A. is Rihanna and Nelly Furtado for the indie kids .

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M.I.A. is Rihanna and Nelly Furtado for the indie kids .

I have no idea how to interpret that.


Additionally, Rolling Stone has just awarded the album with 4 1/2 stars, a relatively rare distinction for the magazine. I know RS seems to have lost credibility from many in recent years, but the review WAS written by Robert Christgau, arguably one of the best music critics, uhm, EVER. I have a feeling this one will be bringing in some insanely positive acclaim from the critical bunch.

So true, Rolling Stone have lost a lot of cred.

Album of the year or not, this disc is really, really good.

The album is really awesome, but honestly all I wanna do is *bang* *bang* *bang* *bang* and a *click* *ka-ching* and take ya money.

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The album is really awesome, but honestly all I wanna do is *bang* *bang* *bang* *bang* and a *click* *ka-ching* and take ya money.

Man, that chorus just destroys! So awesome.

Agreed. "Paper Planes" is soooooooooo catchy.

This album lived up to all of my expectations. Definitely top 10 material.

Agreed on "Paper Planes", it's possibly my favorite song on it.

"Paper Planes" is the best tune on the album, but it's hard to turn a Clash sample into something that doesn't sound good.

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This album lived up to all of my expectations. Definitely top 10 material.

Agreed on "Paper Planes", it's possibly my favorite song on it.

Agreed! More great music from a bangin' artist. She's got amazing style and her ability to mix beats is just, bad azz.