Life in Cartoon Motion ~ Mika
I had set myself up as a die hard Mika fan long before the album came out, having completely fallen in love with the man when I first heard his single “Grace Kelly” last year. Mika comes across as a pure pop artist whose unique vocal style and brash songs are a breath of fresh air at a time when music is becoming dominated by the resurgence of the ever so slightly same-y “reputable rock bands”.
Life in Cartoon Motion is an explosion of colourful ditties and maintains an unashamedly upbeat tone throughout. Though at times, the persistent cheeriness of the songs can wear on even the most tolerant of ears :P Mikas voice is quite a marvel to behold, able to leap tall octaves in a single bound and his wry lyrics suggest there’s plenty going on upstairs.
The album is unquestionably heaps of fun, but for me it lacked substance and didn’t quite live up to the potential of the first two singles. It tries way too hard to be different from the norm and the end result feels slightly indulgent in parts. Having musical freedom is all well and good, but some people can actually benefit from a little restraint :P
I think once Mika gets over trying to prove a point (“ooooooo, I refuse to conform and my sexual orientation is ambiguous, how you gonna deal with THAT?!”:D), we’ll be graced with a truly classic album from the man.
Standout Tracks:
- Grace Kelly
- Relax (Take it Easy)
- Any Other World
- Over Your Shoulder
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