SOS [SINGLE] [ENHANCED] [IMPORT]

Rihanna

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 24, 2006)
• Original Release Date: March 27, 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Single, Enhanced, Import
• Label: Universal Import
• ASIN: B000F1ILRI
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #179,303 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. SOS [Radio Edit]

2. SOS [Instrumental]

3. Break It Off

4. SOS [Video]

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Produced by Jason Rotem, the sizzling 'S.O.S.' is bringing the summer heat early this year. With its hypnotic beat and enticing melody, 'S.O.S.' utilizes the electro-funk of Soft Cell's '80s classic 'Tainted Love' to create a soulful anthem of young love. Title track is backed by the instrumental version, music video and the track 'Break It Off' featuring Sean Paul. Universal. 2006.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It sampled? Oh no!!!, May 10, 2006

By	Skip "schwartzwolf" (Baltimore, MD United States) - See all my reviews

Okay, "SOS" samples (understatement) Soft Cell's version of "Tainted Love," which was a cover of a song by Gloria Jones. That's nothing new. Rap & Hip/hop sample like crazy. Madonna's "Hung Up" sampled ABBA, and her "Future Lovers" samples Donna Summer. Rihanna hasn't invited something new here. In honesty, I prefer her vocals (and possibly, lyrics) to Soft Cell's lyrics and vocals. Seldom does a remake (or sample) outdo the original, but let's face it: Soft Cell's hit wasn't a hit from the vocals, but the track. Catchy, catchy, catchy. My disappointment with Rihanna's CD is that the single isn't at all representative of the album - meaning, if you buy the album hoping to hear more songs with the sass and spirit of "SOS," you'll be disappointed. On future efforts, Rihanna should go for the dance floor - it seems to like her.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars S.O.S., December 20, 2006

By	D. S. HARDEN "a movie fan" (L.A.,CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I like what Rihanna has done with Soft Cell's "Tainted Love." It's a bouncy, fresh, new approach to a classic New Wave/Pop song!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars S.O.S.-Rhianna, April 20, 2006

A Kid's Review

If you like to dance and sing along S.O.S. has a beat to get you moving! Rhianna had once again come out with an awesome song called S.O.S.. S.O.S. is an excellent, attention grabbing song! This song has captured the hearts of many people throughout the world. I would recommend this song to not only those who like hip-hop, but to those who just need to listen to some good music. After listening to S.O.S. my first time, i fell in love with it and wanted to purchase it right away! Don't wait any longer, purchase it now at yours truley, amazon.com!