M.i.a. (alternative, drum, indie, instrumental, punk)

that one dude · 12-01-2007, 11:11 PM

Alright, me being a newbie and all, I dont know if this artist has been discussed as of yet.

Anyone familiar with M.I.A.? I was hesitant on posting her within the indie/alternative category, considering her sound is somewhat bottomless. Her inspirations come from drum and bass, punk, middle eastern, bhangra, hip hop, electro, tribal, etc.

Anyways, I'm a huge fan of hers and I recently had the opportunity to witness her live for the second time. She's a beast, her sound is completely her own. She brings such a diverse group of people to her shows as well, which is always nice to see.

check out these tracks:

From her 1st Arular
- Bingo
- 10 Dollar
- Galang
- URAQT
- Bucky Done Gun

From her 2nd LP Kala
- Bamboo Banga
- Paper Planes
- XR2
- 20 Dollar
- Hussel
- Boyz

Give her a chance. You either get her or you dont really.

sleepy jack · 12-01-2007, 11:16 PM

I've been meaning to check her out, whats the best album to start on?

~~under~~ · 12-01-2007, 11:18 PM

i've heard a bit of her.
i like the sound but some of the albums are just a little....iffy.

that one dude · 12-01-2007, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Crowquill

I've been meaning to check her out, whats the best album to start on?

Kala blows Arular out of the water, hands down.

~~under~~ · 12-01-2007, 11:34 PM

i gotta say i like Arular better only because its more instrumental for my taste

that one dude · 12-01-2007, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by awriterslastresort

i gotta say i like Arular better only because its more instrumental for my taste

Well, Kala is far more diverse, yet it's still consistent and cohesive. Kala was recorded all over the world and it definately shows. I still think that Arular has its niche, but I think Kala has so much more character.

Oh, and I suggest anyone to smoke and listen to Kala all the way through. It's quite an experience. Especially on the slinky opener "Bamboo Banger", the synth enthralled "Hussel", the chilling "20 dollar" (which samples Pixies "where is my mind"), the rave appropriate "XR2", and on the chilled out "Paper Planes".

Urban Hat€monger ? · 12-01-2007, 11:54 PM

Listened to Kala ages ago & thought it was a total mess.

djchameleon · 12-02-2007, 07:28 AM

I appreciate Arular more after hearing Kala the first time.

O'Bannion · 12-02-2007, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by that one dude

Kala blows Arular out of the water, hands down.

Pretty much. But that's not taking anything away from Arular, which is still a damn fine record. This bitch can make me move, I love her music.

mermaid · 12-02-2007, 11:37 AM

Apparently she's not making music anymore? err it's not letting me post the link, but here: hxxp://blog.muchmusic.com/archives/2007/11/mia_cant_quit.php

anyways, I LOVE M.I.A. I'd have to say that Arular is my favourite of her albums, but Kala is still really great. the latter is probably the best album to start off with, if you're looking to get into her.

I have to play U.R.A.Q.T. at least 5 times a day

12-01-2007, 11:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
that one dude Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 95	M.i.a. Alright, me being a newbie and all, I dont know if this artist has been discussed as of yet. Anyone familiar with M.I.A.? I was hesitant on posting her within the indie/alternative category, considering her sound is somewhat bottomless. Her inspirations come from drum and bass, punk, middle eastern, bhangra, hip hop, electro, tribal, etc. Anyways, I'm a huge fan of hers and I recently had the opportunity to witness her live for the second time. She's a beast, her sound is completely her own. She brings such a diverse group of people to her shows as well, which is always nice to see. check out these tracks: From her 1st Arular - Bingo - 10 Dollar - Galang - URAQT - Bucky Done Gun From her 2nd LP Kala - Bamboo Banga - Paper Planes - XR2 - 20 Dollar - Hussel - Boyz Give her a chance. You either get her or you dont really.

12-01-2007, 11:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	Listened to Kala ages ago & thought it was a total mess. __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.

12-02-2007, 11:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
mermaid Van Helsing Boombox Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 56	Apparently she's not making music anymore? err it's not letting me post the link, but here: hxxp://blog.muchmusic.com/archives/2007/11/mia_cant_quit.php anyways, I LOVE M.I.A. I'd have to say that Arular is my favourite of her albums, but Kala is still really great. the latter is probably the best album to start off with, if you're looking to get into her. I have to play U.R.A.Q.T. at least 5 times a day __________________ did they die in a dry-hump fire, years before me were born?

12-01-2007, 11:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
~~under~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,056	i've heard a bit of her. i like the sound but some of the albums are just a little....iffy.

12-01-2007, 11:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
~~under~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,056	i gotta say i like Arular better only because its more instrumental for my taste

12-02-2007, 07:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
djchameleon A.B.N. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NY baby Posts: 11,451	I appreciate Arular more after hearing Kala the first time.