Guest Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 (edited) Translation.. With Life In Cartoon Motion Mika made pretty much the biggest mistake one can make as a newcomer: delivering a near perfect pop album. Three years later the Lebanese young man has to face the consequences of that: The Boy Who Knew Too Much doesn’t manage to surpass the irresistable charm of the debut album, but it comes pretty close to it.On this theme album based on adolescence Mika rarely restrains himself. Excessive choires, generous cabaret parts, the high pitched voice, violins and an overall production that doesn’t shy away from the “more is more” philosophy will turn The Boy Who Knew Too Much into another ‘love or hate’ album. No worries for Mika though: the 5 million copies he sold of his debut album prove that the big public IS waiting for this extravagant – although there are some more mellow moments on this album- pop music laced with Queen and Pet Shop Boys influences which becomes even more special live due to Mika’s charismatic personality. Beneath the kitschy surface there still lies a very big talent. Edited September 20, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marly Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Thanks for posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 With Life In Cartoon Motion Mika made pretty much the biggest mistake one can make as a newcomer: delivering a near perfect pop album. Three years later the Lebanese young man has to face the consequences of that: The Boy Who Knew Too Much doesn’t manage to surpass the irresistable charm of the debut album, but it comes pretty close to it. On this theme album based on adolescence Mika rarely restrains himself. Excessive choires, generous cabaret parts, the high pitched voice, violins and an overall production that doesn’t shy away from the “more is more” philosophy will turn The Boy Who Knew Too Much into another ‘love or hate’ album. No worries for Mika though: the 5 million copies he sold of his debut album prove that the big public IS waiting for this extravagant – although there are some more mellow moments on this album- pop music laced with Queen and Pet Shop Boys influences which becomes even more special live due to Mika’s charismatic personality. Beneath the kitschy surface there still lies a very big talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Merci Diana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 No problem Bienie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAK1 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Thank you both:thumb_yello: Good review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn Mastin Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 T4P. In my opinion, this album is better than LICM, as Mika's skills have evolved and HE IS UNIQUE!!!! It's time some pople who write reviews realised that!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guylainem123 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 thanks for posting. i just wish they'd stop using that picture.... i don't like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 thanks for posting. i just wish they'd stop using that picture.... i don't like it :naughty:He just look like he got dressed in the dark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAK1 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 thanks for posting. i just wish they'd stop using that picture.... i don't like it Aww, I do:wub2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droopsy Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 thanks for posting. i just wish they'd stop using that picture.... i don't like it Same! It's everywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inbar_assaf Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 thank you Bienie and Diana!! thanks for posting. i just wish they'd stop using that picture.... i don't like it +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodes100 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Thank you Bienie for posting thsi terrific review. I have to agree with Marilyn Mastin - I love LICM -but -I already I love The Boy Who knew Too Much more & I think it is a better album. After 3 days of non-stop listening to it I still can't decide on a faourite or a list of best to least. Mika has a winner on his hands -Congrats Mika! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari62 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Thank you Bienie and Diana!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inezzz Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Thanks Bienie From which magazine is it? x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 It's a magazine that you can find in the weekend-edition of "Het Belang van Limburg" The thing was on my bed when I woke up this morning .. so when I sat up I had Mika staring at me Was a -moment ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inezzz Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 It's a magazine that you can find in the weekend-edition of "Het Belang van Limburg" The thing was on my bed when I woke up this morning .. so when I sat up I had Mika staring at me Was a -moment ... Haha oké thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laura* Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiza Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 t4p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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