Kala

Don't do it! Don't even think about it. The "freshness" wears off this CD in a matter of seconds. MIA's "new sound" comes across like a dying giraffe (on speed). There is a reason this thing is sold for under $6, because it is an absolute waste of your time to listen to it, and mine to even write about it! Please disappear into mediocrity, Ms. MIA, your 15 minutes are up. BTW, they made me give this album one star. When it doesn't even deserve that. Overrated. Over hyped. Over reviewed.

I heard this album was supposed to be one of the best albums of the year. I just don't see it. I didn't like any of the songs except for Paper Planes.

It's always great to find a great "experimental", "ground breaking", "inspiring" and "imaginative" album that stands out of the common and top 40 music. Examples of this kind of music they are many (thank God), but this album is NOT. It is dull, childish, REPETITIVE, PREDICTABLE, no hooks, no melody, no great beats. Don't believe the hype, this is not COOL MUSIC to show your friends, you will end with a headache. Save your money and look elsewhere.

I can only listen to a couple of songs on this album. Not that it's a bad one, it's just that it's not my style of music.

I think for better or worse everyone has done a decent job of breaking down what this music is all about. So I will just give my score: There are three or so very outstanding songs and moments on this disc. She even managed to shoehorn The Pixies into the mix! A couple of songs fall flat and do not fit in so well with the rest. Everything else is good and will probably grow on me with repeated listening. I often found myself grooving and moving to the rhythms and the production. Very produced, but in a good way. I am not disappointed with this purchase. I took a chance on a song I heard on KCRW and I am satisfied. If you are curious at this point, you will probably enjoy M.I.A.