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I actually bought this CD for my husband as a Christmas present and to be honest, I think I really bought it so I could listen to it myself!! This album has something on it for EVERYONE!. My... more

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Rating Summary based on 39 reviews

  • 5 Stars
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  • 4 Stars
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  • 3 Stars
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  • 2 Stars
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  • 1 Star
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  • How does it compare to the artist's other releases
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  • 77 of 79 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 6 Seresecros

    Member since 13/02/2006

    Reviews written: 142

    1 Star Vacant Pop Hitz 15/03/2007

    Advantages Advantages I don't mind Grace Kelly

    Disadvantages Disadvantages It's all so cheap! The vocals and 'personality' of the album are forced and fake

    I have vague, fond memories of calling Mika ‘diseased’ the first time I wrote this review. I’ll refrain from doing that a second time, because personal attacks are never pleasant and I’d rather focus more on a balanced, reflective analysis of his music. Mika is a figure who annoys as many people as he thrills, because his singing voice is a completely laboured creation, forcibly high-pitched and squeal-y whenever he wants to hit a chorus, and low-pitched and ‘meaningful’ for the verses. The fact that his speaking voice sounds completely different to his singing voice should be the first ... more
  • 75 of 75 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 5 nuttynaomi

    Member since 27/02/2004

    Reviews written: 40

    5 Stars Fun and frolics with Mika! 11/05/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Fun, Happy, Cheerful

    Disadvantages Disadvantages a little childish

    Like many people I got to hear of Mika on the radio from his first single….Grace Kelly a catchy song I'm sure you’ll agree which goes through you head forever!! Grace Kelly captured my imagination and made me buy his album Life In Cartoon Motion from Amazon (£8.98) It’s full of fun and happy songs which I just love everyday. It never seems to get boring! ----------------------------- What’s on the CD:- ----------------------------- There are 11 tracks in total on the CD and all are pretty good, although a couple are somewhat trying on the patients!! ----------------------------- 1. First of ... more
  • 17 of 17 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 2 lece2

    Member since 12/12/2003

    Reviews written: 6

    5 Stars ELTON, FREDDIE, SCISSORS - MIKA MERGES ALL! 20/02/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages A wider range of music - amazing!

    Disadvantages Disadvantages May not appeal to all tastes. Fantastic tracks mean that other 'not-so-great' songs (not many) are unfairly compared.

    Who is this guy? I have to say that I personally think he is absolutely brilliant and someone for us to focus on in 2007 - I really feel it is his year. I knew I had to have this album when I heard the musical genius masterpiece, that is his number one single Grace Kelly. This is just what I have been waiting for. His music mirrors aspects of Elton John, Freddie Mercury and Scissor Sisters; all of which I love already so he couldn't really go wrong with me. I can only describe Mika's style as 'sunshine' music. It is bouncy, fun and he exudes eccentricity! You only have to see his album cover ... more
  • 46 of 46 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 6 markd_uk

    Member since 01/09/2004

    Reviews written: 202

    4 Stars Suck On My Lollipop 22/04/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Catchy, upbeat and entertaining

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Not quite the greatest album ever made, a little repetitive in some places

    Rarely does an album catch my attention enough to make me write about it. The last one to inspire a review was Lily Allen’s “Alright Still”, with its evocative mix of styles and innovative lyrics and her beautiful, lilting voice. Mika’s “Life In Cartoon Motion” album, however, captured my imagination enough this morning to make me forget all about vacuuming the pub before opening and instead sat at the bar tapping my foot along to its upbeat, entertaining tracks. To be fair, Mika almost didn’t make it in to my music collection thanks to Terry Wogan’s insistence that he play the hit single ... more
  • 35 of 35 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 7 piggypine

    Member since 06/02/2007

    Reviews written: 270

    5 Stars Cartoon motion leaves you dizzy! Review with images 29/08/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Great mix of musical styles

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Not enough tracks and bad flow

    Mika burst into the charts earlier this year with the amazing track "Grace Kelly" his style seems unique yet as you listen to his album you can pick up influences of many different bands. When I first heard "Grace Kelly" I thought it was the band Orson, until I made a point of finding the single. Now, I'm a stay at home mum more used to knowing what the Tweenies are up to rather than the music charts so I'd never heard of Mika, but his fun filled music, and voice that at times only dogs can hear, captured my interest and I found myself listening out for his next release, I was even more ... more

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Product Details

Title Life in Cartoon Motion
Performer Mika
Genre Rock & Pop
Release Date 05/02/2007
Original Release Year 2007

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