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E-PrinceOn his chart-obliterating debut "Life in Cartoon Motion," Mika turned up his nose at everything music critics cherish. Experimentation? Maturity? Originality? Please. The Lebanese-born, London-based singer defiantly trampled on the hallmarks of good music, swamping his songs in falsetto squeaks ...
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Hmm, yeah, you can't take Mika seriously though, otherwise you dislike him. His songs are fun to sing along to but not much else...so I supposed I do like listening to his music.
You compare Mika to three of the greatest pop singer/songwriters of the last 40 years and STILL manage to rip him? Additionally, the last time I checked, record labels and many critics panned the works of many established pop acts (including Elton John, George Michael, and Freddie Mercury) for doing the things you claim they want artists to do--experiment and write mature and original material.
This review proves how unqualified you are to critique this particular album. Learn more about the music industry and pop music of the last 50 years before trying this again.