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By foot-loose
#266694
I know he has been mentioned in a couple of different threads, but I listened to his album last night and was pretty impressed.

First of all, I never really listen to full albums - I prefer to end up liking a song because of the song and not judge it on the artist.

"Any Other World" is a beautiful song, really peaceful to listen to (apart from one bit where the strings get suddenly loud and make you punch your headphones off!)

"Billy Brown" might be my favourite off the whole album but I think that award goes to "Love Today" - i'll need to listen a bit more.

He definitly sounds like Freddie Mercury but he might have a hint of Jake Shears from the Sicssor Sister in him as well (no smut now!). The whole production of the album is really top notch - none of the synthesiser nonsense that there seems to be a lot of these days!

Bottom line, it takes a lot for me to be impressed by an album and I was by this - go and listen.
By Zenon
#266695
It's actually Mika, not Miko
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By foot-loose
#266700
Ach, keyboard mistake - why can't I edit this?

Admin, can you sort please?
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By Yudster
#266707
foot-loose wrote:I
He definitly sounds like Freddie Mercury but he might have a hint of Jake Shears from the Sicssor Sister in him as well (no smut now!).


I think he has more than a hint of Robbie Williams too. Its no wonder so many people hate him.
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By foot-loose
#266709
I nearly said this as well but I was scared of a lynching. Plus, is there a drop of George Michael in the whole mixture?

(I don't often get involved in music conversations so i feel like im possibly getting out of my depth here!)
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By Boboff
#266712
Take a splash of Justin Hawkins from The Darkness, mix with a dash of Freddie Mercury, a drop of Robbie, a drizzle of Jake from the Scissor Sisters, marinade with a hint of the Begees, Gas Mark 6 for 2 days, and there you have it Mika
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By Yudster
#266713
Is he brown and crispy too then? Cos thats a pretty hot oven.....
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By Sidders
#266714
foot-loose wrote:(I don't often get involved in music conversations so i feel like im possibly getting out of my depth here!)

He'll release a couple of singles and then maybe an album?
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By DemonHorse
#266716
boboff wrote:Take a splash of Justin Hawkins from The Darkness, mix with a dash of Freddie Mercury, a drop of Robbie, a drizzle of Jake from the Scissor Sisters, marinade with a hint of the Begees, Gas Mark 6 for 2 days, and there you have it Mika


2 days? I'd expect a whole band in that time...
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By foot-loose
#266723
Sidders wrote:He'll release a couple of singles and then maybe an album?


hmmm, what I meant was - I really enjoy music and different types of music, but I know nothing about the "politics" behind it really. Therefore, when I start getting involved in talking about comparing one artist to another, people tend to shout at me.

Plus, some of my mates are what the rest of us call "music snobs" and I can't really be assed with that sorta conversation. :?

I liked the album, therefore i recommend it. Easy peasy. :D

The album is due out on the 05/02/2006.
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By Gaspode_The_Wonder_Dog
#266732
boboff wrote:Take a splash of Justin Hawkins from The Darkness, mix with a dash of Freddie Mercury, a drop of Robbie, a drizzle of Jake from the Scissor Sisters, marinade with a hint of the Begees, Gas Mark 6 for 2 days, and there you have it Mika


*puts head in oven*
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By Boboff
#266748
As long as you leave it turned off love!, Bed is best though, and Gaspode please chill a bit your being a little "harsh" for me.

Adams new found wit and humility is being overshaddowed by your dowerness and negativity
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By Gaspode_The_Wonder_Dog
#266750
You are correct I am negative today but a combination of some of the most irritating men ever (and Freddie Mercury) sounds awful.
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By Boboff
#266751
I can see why you dislike it, but you are worth more than this, it's not important.

love life, ignore what bugs, you could be sidders ?
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By Quincy
#266776
this song is very annoying
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By foot-loose
#266779
I would say that the song that he has chosen to release as the single could be pretty annoying and maybe a bit weird.

Listen to the rest of the album and let me know what you think. Some of it is a bit "out there" but some of it is quite good.
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By Sidders
#266781
foot-loose wrote:
Sidders wrote:He'll release a couple of singles and then maybe an album?


hmmm, what I meant was - I really enjoy music and different types of music, but I know nothing about the "politics" behind it really.

You obviously don't listen to Scott Mills.
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By foot-loose
#266785
I dont really, if its on when im going home, ill put it on, but i find it too scripted for me to like.

Whats been said that i have missed?
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By Sidders
#266795
Doesn't really matter as it wouldn't be funny since I have to explain it. Listen to the podcasts from early this week.
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By kendra k
#266845
Jet2006 wrote:It's actually Mika, not Miko

ha! i was confused till i read the darkness+freddy mercury bit. i thought it was meeker, which would make sense that it's mika, not miko. i'm american. i expect you brits to drop r's like my county (and your's) drops bombs.
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By ~JACQUI~
#266847
Is he the bloke that also sounds like Robbie Williams?
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By DemonHorse
#266852
Jet2006 wrote:It's actually Mika, not Miko

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Quincy wrote:this song is very annoying


http://www.weebls-stuff.com/toons/annoying/
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By ~JACQUI~
#266864
Mika Hakkinen
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By DcS
#266875
Mika Hakkinen - oh the days, i used to Love F1 with him and Schue battling it out