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Arular

M.I.A.Audio CD
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (166 customer reviews)

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/\/\ /\ Y /\, M.I.A’s third full length release, follows the internationally critically acclaimed records Arular (2005) and Kala (2007). Like its predecessors /\/\ /\ Y /\ deftly mixes politics, social consciousness, and inimitable genre blending. Perhaps as much a political statement as a musical one, the new album scathingly takes on our ever-increasing dependence on the digital ... Read more in Amazon's M.I.A. Store

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (May 17, 2005)
  • Original Release Date: 2005
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Interscope Records
  • ASIN: B0009S2TFC
  • In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (166 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,120 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Ba-na-na Skit
2. Pull Up The People
3. Bucky Done Gun
4. Sunshowers
5. Fire, Fire
6. Dash The Curry Skit
7. Amazon
8. Bingo
9. Hombre
10. One For The Head Skit
11. 10 Dollar
12. URAQT
13. Galang

Editorial Reviews

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M.I.A.'s debut record is both intensely urban and aggressively modern. The group's sole member, Maya Arul, infuses her blend of hip-hop and chunky electro with raw, tribal overtones and a healthy dose of sex appeal. There are elements of world music here, in Arul's multilingual vocal as well as the tonal shifts and instrumentation (like the drone that opens up "Hombre"). Her delivery uses a variety of yelps and tics full of street-wise confidence and bratty energy. But there's also an appealing melodic sense, like early Neneh Cherry or Miss Kitten when she's not in diva mode. M.I.A. doesn't really sound like anybody; the music is just experimental enough to wiggle out of easy comparisons. The IDM-style bleeps and beeps of "Galang," for example, give an already catchy song extra punch. The only problem with the record, a common flaw for debuts, is a sameness from track to track which robs it of the ability to surprise. Still, Arul is hugely talented and her abundant originality packs a wallop. --Matthew Cooke

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162 of 190 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Three Stages of Acceptance April 3, 2005
Format:Audio CD
When I first heard of M.I.A. through word of mouth and anticipating articles, I sort of formed this opinion of this interesting, yet ultimately disappointing electronic outfit.

I listened to the single, "Galang" and was very put off.

So...don't ask me why I decided to buy Arular when I found it had placed #2 on my store's top 10 dance albums. *Something* compelled me. So as I took it home and listened to it, I found I was seriously not in the mood for it. I wanted something melodic, and this album is anything BUT melodic. On top of that, her accent and the amount of violence really made me worry that I wasted my money.

Yet I found I couldn't put it away. It constantly finds it's way on my stereo, and then I started really listening to the tracks, and I found that I really do love this CD. It's seductive, it's sleek, it's sexy, and it's BLUNT. Another reviewer put it perfectly about the artist post 9/11. The first skit, "Banana Skit" had me captivated simply by the use of beats. That she's teaching us how to pronounce Banana only makes it better. "Pull Up The People" had a driving and seductive beat with an extremely relevant message. Actually I believe her entire album has a great message.

Bucky Done Gun uses a weird horn sample during the song which I actually can't wait to hear whenever I listen to the music.

All of the songs share the inventiveness, creativity, and desperation of an artist craving to express herself. This album isn't for everyone, but it should be.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivated by Arular August 16, 2006
By DixPix
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My 10 year old daughter and my 61 year old butt can't get enough of Arular. Masterfully edited - as tight and rich as the Beatles at their peak. The dad loves the mechanical electronic aspects. The girl has to sing along with the singsong poetry and just dance to it.

Maya's voice is awesome. My brother's reaction was that he doesn't like foreigh sounding funny voices in his music, so this isn't for everyone. But it's not just for open minded college students. This is the real thing. This is a most favored treat in our huge and eclectic music collection.

As with other reviewers, we, too, are put off by the violent images, but for us it has the authentic feel of a window into the revolutionary third world.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular Arular October 3, 2006
Format:Audio CD
this album is great! its refreshing to discover a strong female artist who's unwilling to use her sexuality to sell records. think about it, there are really very few out there who aren't shaking their [...] to hide that they have no real talent. heck, i can drop it like its hot, it don't mean a thang. so i heard "galang" about a year ago and was blown away - awesome! i had to have the album so i scooped it up and from the first "ba-na-na" i was hooked. MIA throws down great lyrics, rapping, singing, chanting. really fun stuff, despite the content at times. i don't know that this album is appropriate for kids, but nowadays not much is. MIA's association with the Tamil Tigers (her father is/was a member) seems to be a basis for much of her writing and there is a fair amount of violence. MTV refused to play the "sunshowers" video because of her reference to the PLO. and MIA would not edit the track, except to remove an F-bomb or two. good for her!!! no compromise! so the album is full of gritty beats, danceable and interesting. Diplo mixed and if you are a fan, i recommend getting your hands on the ultra-rare "piracy funds terrorism" - (re)mixes mostly by Diplo of Arular songs and a TON of extras. "pop" and "ladykiller" are worth it alone. but back to Arular - if you're into strong ladies, socially conscious lyrics and funky beats, check it out. my fave songs include "sunshowers" "fire fire" and "amazon."
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, Talented, and Enjoyable
This is one of the few albums I can listen to all the way through without ever feeling the need to skip a track. Read more
Published 3 months ago by StarryMountain
5.0 out of 5 stars great!
For anyone who like to dance in the car:

This CD the epitomy of funky dark bass driven beats and playful feminine rhymes.
Published 3 months ago by Emily E. Gaugert
5.0 out of 5 stars Masterpiece flawlessly presented on vinyl
Despite this being an electronic album it sounds very good on vinyl, preferable to cd. It even has a silly bonus track on the D-side. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Ř. Hjartnes
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it.
She is a genius, has a lot to say, it's worth hearing, and this hard-to-categorize music absolutely grows on you and becomes your favorite album for weeks once it sinks in. Read more
Published 20 months ago by The Shopinator
5.0 out of 5 stars M.I.A. - Arular
M.I.A., on her debut, ARULAR, manages to merge party-rocking beats with a distinct political message, a combination that sets her head-and-shoulders above her competitors. Read more
Published on February 28, 2011 by scoundrel
5.0 out of 5 stars Still Groovin On These Unique, Kickass Beats!
I'll put this on in the car and get pumped up.

BREAkdown:

"Banana Skit" (:36) - "Refugee education #1! Read more
Published on December 12, 2009 by Rich Latta
4.0 out of 5 stars excellent
For me this is a little tricky. I know next to nothing about this type of dance music, so I really have no criteria to judge MIA. Read more
Published on November 22, 2009 by Bill Your 'Free Form FM Print DJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Great artist with unique sound
I first heard her music on the radio; the station played the song Galang, which I didn't like at first, until I found myself endlessly singing it. Read more
Published on June 12, 2009 by Martin Greenberg
5.0 out of 5 stars M.I.A's First and Awesome Music!
After getting her second CD, Kala, I decided to get her first CD. I am actually impressed how good her first CD is next to her second one. Read more
Published on February 6, 2009 by Chloe
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellant
I love Kala as well, because it sounds cleaner and more developed. However this album was an excellant break out in her career. fire, fire is one of my favorites. Read more
Published on January 27, 2009 by E. kubick
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