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...Rain,” likewise imitates a predecessor, featuring bouncy beats building up tension for a sudden, anthemic chorus in a manner forcefully reminiscent of the first album’s “Relax (Take it Easy).” In an interview with BBC, Mika himself acknowledged this large degree of similarity between the two albums by referring to “The Boy Who Knew Too Much” as “kind of a part two” to his debut album. However, Mika’s new record overlaps with its predecessor rather than...
...smart enough not to be too rowdy. I think you guys are gonna be pretty rowdy in a good way, that’s what I’m expecting. So don’t disappoint me, okay? 2. FM: You’ve done shows with Maroon 5, Mika, and now Ratatat. Can you give us the scoop on any backstage drama? SBB: I know the boys in Maroon 5 the best, and they’re kind of drama free, which is kind of boring, actually. They’re really good boys and they treat us great...
Brzezinski, Mika •inability of to get Joe Scarborough to shut up already about mugging...
...pastoral acoustic section which also flows coolly into following track, “Beware Our Nubile Miscreants,” this time through a thick orchestral flourish. But as should be expected at this point in the album, the tone shifts on a dime, turning from Sufjan Stevens to Mika without ever really sinking in. By far the highlight of the album comes when the funk slows down to Marvin Gaye speed on “St. Exquisite’s Confessions.” With a beat that would make for some good low-rider music and vocals that...
...spectrum, Kylie's rendition of her latest single Wow was all bright and shiny, totally making up for the unfortunate Joan Rivers-esque hairstyle and a dress so slinky the only dancing she could manage was a side-to-side shoulder shrug. British Breakthrough Act winner Mika - as always, channeling Freddie Mercury - opened the show with a greatest-hits medley that took in three different set changes and a guest appearance by Beth Ditto. And the evening ended with another medley, this one by Paul McCartney, who was there to pick up the Outstanding Contribution to Music award. Looking chipper...