Kala
 | By M.I.A. Interscope Records, 2007, Audio CD Customer Rating: 79 reviews Recommend |
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THIS CD FEATURES A FREE RINGTONE AND MOBILE PHONE WALLPAPER (see insert for details)
M.I.A. is hailed as one of the most freshly creative artists to hit the scene, paving the way for fierce and adventurous females to break the mold. With KALA, she pulls even more globe-trekking, and genre bending into her musical mix.
Recorded in India, Trinidad, Australia, London, New York and Baltimore, M.I.A. has crafted an international sound that is as excitingly undefineable as it is infectious.
The first single from KALA, "Boyz" was just listed at #1 Rolling Stone's Hot List, and #1 song of the Month in Blender magazine!
"Electrifying" - The New York Times
Maya Arulpragasam, the British-based daughter of Sri Lankan refugees, delivered one of 2005's eye-popping debuts, Arular. For an album that proudly flaunted tin-can production, indecipherable South London slang, and lyrical nods to suicide bombers, it brought the woman who records under the name M.I.A. unexpected mainstream success — she followed its release by touring North America with Gwen Stefani and recording with Missy Elliott and Timbaland, while the single "Galang" made its way into a car commercial. Kala (the first release was named after her freedom-fighting father, this one after her mother) throws Arulpragasam's newfound pop credentials into the bustle of Bollywood rhythms, police sirens, 8-bit dancehall beats, Third World car horns, and street singers. Recorded across several continents, it presents a far more dynamic listening experience than her first album, especially with tracks like "Bamboo Banga," "Jimmy," and "Paper Planes." It's no less exhausting, though. What with the New Order sample, Timbaland cameo, and gunshot sound effects, there isn't a moment when it doesn't feel like you've unintentionally invited an entire carnival into your home. — Aidin Vaziri
- Bamboo Banga
- Birdflu
- Boyz
- Jimmy
- Hussel
- Mango Pickle Down River
- 20 Dollar
- World Town
- The Turn
- XR2
- Paper Planes
- Come Around
Title: Kala
Sales Rank: 176 in Music
Creator: M.I.A.
Label: Interscope Records, 2007-08-21, Audio CD, 1 Disc
Package Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches, 0.2 pounds
- Kala... (3.5)
- M.I.A.'s sophomore album "Kala" continues some of what people knew her to be during the first album. This is still dance stuff, filled with certain samples that range from monotonous to interesting, with all kinds of tracks. And what separates her from many at times is the bigger use of world/tribal sounds at times. I am not as big on this album as others but… More reviews
- yeah, no.
- loved Arular, listened to it a hundred times easily. full of hooks and attitude, lots of energy, very original to my ears. This album feels like outtakes, or an imitator. I guess she believed the hype and lost her scruffiness. Don't believe me, listen to the samples here. The Timbaland track is ok, but I'm not going to play it again. the rest of it,… More reviews
- M.I.A.- Kala
- This album is solid and is unique because there is not a particular style that the songs follow but each song is good. More reviews
- 4 1/2 Stars Is About Right For The Wild Style That Is M.I.A
- M.I.A is a very interesting artist and she is a good example for the word cause she truly has an artistic spirit. I never heard her first release but heard some singles off it. Sadly for me those singles weren't that strong to take a chance and buy it. With Kala I swear to you that it will be a very different experience than… More reviews
- ~*~Get this album!!~*~
- M.I.A. rocks it on Kala. She teamed up w/Timbaland for this album. The beats make you want to get up and shake it. This music helps me unwind from a stressful day of work. I also recommend it for when you are running on your treadmill. The beats are unlike anything America has ever heard. She represents for us Indian girls! She… More reviews
