Mika - Life In Cartoon Motion (CD 2007)

On November 24th 1991, Rock Legend Freddie Mercury died. Undoubtedly, he was the best singer and entertainer the Music Industry had seen, the World mourned, never, would there be another Singer or Entertainer like Freddie until now!

Then on 21 January 2007, Mika hit the Charts with Grace Kelly (which has a mention of Freddie) knocking Leona Lewis from the No 1 slot, ending her 4 week reign.

His debut Album, Mika-Life in Cartoon Motion, is 'a must listen to'. An album that can be listened to over and over. Filled with songs that you can't help but sing along to.

So, where does Freddie Mercury fit into all this. Buy the album, listen to the songs and you will find the answer. Mika has Freddie's vocal range to the point that you can actually visualise Mika performing It's a Kind of Magic.

I'm not saying that he is better than Freddie, what I am saying, is that, every so often a Singer comes along and blows your socks off with their singing and entertaining ability. Rock Legend Freddie did just that.

There was a void when he died. Nobody in the years after could come remotely close until now - Mika.

Received as a gift for my birthday having mentioned I liked Grace Kelly, Life in Cartoon Motion, far surpassed any expect ions.

It seems pretty unbelievable that 12 months ago no one had heard of Mika, then Grace Kelly exploded onto the music scene. With 11 tracks on this CD, it is far too short for my liking, and I sincerely can not wait for the next Mika CD, having heard this CD, I would gladly and happily go and see him perform live

Mika on this CD has combined a number of musical styles - all of which feel as fluid and comfortable as the last.

The first track is Grace Kelly, which led to Mika's cult Gay following, then the second track is uptempo with a corking beat called Lollipop.... I dare not put the lyrics on here, but it is so very very catchy do not be surprised if every under 10 year old will know the lyrics if it is released as a chart single...! It has a catchy bit in the middle which is sung by a child - can't say too much without giving it away - just listen!

Billy Brown, another track on the CD is absolutely corking, about a man and his conventional life, who fell in love with another man, an absolute scream.

The fourth Track is the very popular "Everybody's going to Love today" catchy and upbeat and again a totally different Genre from anything else on the album.

Of course this CD includes a track, which has to be one of my favourites Big Girl you are beautiful, an anthem for any woman who feel's pressured to lose weight - why bother!

I would heartily recommend this as a great stocking filler for anyone with a sense of fun, it is a very entertaining CD,

:)

Happy listening
Suz xx

WOW, what can i say? i bought the album after hearing a few demos of "love today" and "grace kelly" and the guy is great. Went to see him live in manchester and can honestly say he sounds more like Freddy M of Queen live then on the album. The songs are great and energetic, it has some real feel good songs on the album too. And one of the hidden bonus tracks is sung better then a chior boy, honestly a great singer and alot differnt than much of the pop-indie scene at the moment, worth buying!

This guy has a talent, there is no disputing that, and i have to admit i do like some of his stuff, however at the beginning his songs were over played, if i haven't listened to him for a while, i quite enjoying hearing a few tracks, or if it randomly comes up ont ipod, however to listen to it constantly in the car, on a journey or day to day, drives you bloody bonkers, so its great as an ipod filler as the random hearing of a song makes you enjoy it, but not every day... IN A NUT SHELL, 3 OUT OF 5

(IF THI HELPS PLEAS PRESS YES)

this is a wonderful CD. i have listed to it near on 200 times since i bought it a couple of months ago
my kids love this as well and it is very difficult to find something that appeals to me, an 8 year old, a 5 year old and a 1 year, but Mika managed it.
its very feel good, and puts you in a cheerful mood when you listen to it. I agree with many others that if you like scissor sisters or queen then this should appeal, i also know people that dont like them though and still love this CD.
i normally dislike buying albums as i find i only like half the tracks, however, this is completely different and i like every song on it.
his vocal range is very good and his songs just seem to strike something in you. I also find his songs great to do the cleaning, or just to sing along to.
i think this is a great addition to any collection, and one that will be listened to many times.
i cannot wait for his next album to be brought out now.......

Mika has once again created a masterpiece. This has all your favourite songs, such as Grace Kelly etc. Well worth listening to!

this is an excellent cd both myself husband and the kid aged 9,6 love this cd it is a very catch singalong album and great fun to listen to

Top CD - good mix of sounds, highly recommended, great for playing in the car. Definately good value for money.

great album kool as got album list to all time gets u thro stuff mika its time too party my boy u party with all the ladys

Fabulous album! Every song is a continous party!!!!
From Grace Kelly - Big Girls You Are Beautiful - Love Today - Relax (Take It Easy) - its just the best!

This has to be one of the top feel good albums of 2007. It includes tracks that are upbeat like Grace Kelly, Love Today. Children of all ages will enjoy (in my opinion his next hit) Lollipop. I love it, my children love it. It's an album that can be played over and over again. Learn the words sing along! I wouldn't feel embarassed to blast this out of the car. Mika has cleverly managed to fit bits of other top artists into his music with vocals sounding like Freddie Mercury. A compilation of great music. Dont take my word for it just buy it!

Love everything, Hate nothing.Bought this cd to keep in the car for when I am driving. Kids have both put it on ipods, makes boring driving along much more fun singing along to a full blast tune of mika.

I love this CD, best CD I listened to last year by far - every song is good, some are brilliant - def one of my top 20 CD's at the moment - worth a listen.

Brilliant!

I've often bought albums on the back of liking a single and then been very disappointed.

This CD blew me away. Worth every penny.

I wasn't really a fan of Mika, I just like a few of his songs. I just bought the CD on a whim and then I fell in love!! I would definatly recommend!!!!

one of the best cds i've heard this year, every track is worth listening to absoulutely brill A+++++++

decided to buy after checking out what was on it and realised i new nearly every song usually there maybe half you dont know
great cd for getting you up and moving about
great to sing along to aswell
a feel good cd

A friend lent me this cd and I enjoyed it so much I went out a purchased it myself. I can't find anything I don't like about this cd it is just an alround easy listening cd. I can't wait for Mika to bring out another album

Bought it a few weeks ago and whenever I put it on it always cheers me up and makes me a smile. It's just a really really fun album that you can;t resist singing along too!!!

<i>I didnt read any other reviews before writing this and Have edited this to say how I now see others see the Queen / Freddie connection.
Review as I wrote it below.</i>

Sounds to me a bit like a cross between Queen and the Sissor Sisters!!

Ok Tis funky and catchy but the 'Grace Kelly' track is well annoying.
Kids like this CD more than I do but I prefer the Clash. LOL.

Here is my review of each track as thay appear on the cd.

Grace Kelly. Annoying

Lollipop. Hate this one.

My Interpretation. Ok ish but samey all the way through.

Love Today. This is the one I like, Sissor Sisters sound alike IMHO.

Relax. Nice song this one, quite easy on the ears.

Any Other World. Very Gentle this one.

Billy Brown. Reminds me of a mixture of Queen and a kids 70's tv show for some reason.

Big Girls (You are Beautiful). My Son loves this the most, quite true the lyrics on this one.:-)

Stuck in the Middle. Ummm a bit in the middle between ok and bouncy.

Happy Ending. Dramatic (in a way) R&B (in a way) on the whole not my cup of tea.

Ring Ring. Doesn't seem to be the right song for the music, sounds a bit weird.



So in all ok for a 8 year old girls present but give me The Clash any day.

Mike is certainly a true entertainer and there are / have been very few. Mika can put himself up there with the greats of Freddie and Robbie!!

This album is full of feel good music and is bursting with energy..!

After buying this Album I had to go and see Mika, he is beyond words can descibe...

I would recommend this Album to anyone who loves music and really appreciates a truly talented person..Not only can he write the songs and sing them he can also play them brilliantly!! The whole support band are fantastic and set the icing on the cake showing him off to perfection.

This is also the only album I have bought that I love every song on it!! Buy it today!!

Great CD - especially if you are a queen fan, this has become my 'housework' CD. I just put it in the CD player, turn it up to full volume and my housework no longer seems like a chore!

This is a fantastic CD, Great upbeat songs, great to dance and sing to when getting ready for a night out. Cant mistake that unique voice. Fantastic.