Santogold- Santogold Album Review
Written by lupethefiasco on Saturday, 3 of May , 2008 at 12:01 am
It’s not good, its gold… Santogold. That is Santogold’s RCRD LBL quote, and after hearing this album it is quite accurate. Although she does sound similar to M.I.A. she is a much better vocalist, and her songs are more catchy.
L.E.S. Artistes
One of the few early released singles, is an extremely catchy pop song with a fantastic video. Most of you already have this track, and if you’re like me it has climbed to the top of your Itunes most played.
You’ll Find A Way
This song takes a sort of odd direction from the rest of the album. It has sort of a punk/reggae beat. Her voice is sort of annoying on this track, but the chorus makes up for it with a catchy hook.
Shove It (Feat. Spank Rock)
Possibly my favorite song on the album, Spank Rock makes everything better. A cheesy synth line in this song fits perfectly, with this reggae handclapping beat.
Say Aha
This track has a fantastic chorus that has yet another catchy hook. This song adds another great layer with a horn section.
Creator (vs. Switch and FreQ Nasty)
I feel this is where Santi gets most of her M.I.A. comparisons. Although she does have a similar voice in this song, I don’t think M.I.A. would ever attempt to sing over a beat quite as all over the place as this one.
My Superman
This track starts out with an “Ay ay ay” that gets the listeners attention. Santi is whinely singing over a slow drum and bass track as she slowly builds up her voice for more “Ay ay ay’s.” Overall, a solid track to start out with.
Lights Out
This song starts out a little too Ashlee Simpson for me and ends up a little too cheesy for me. I’m sure some people will find it catchy, it’s just not for me.
Starstruck
Santogold proves to me on this track that she can entertain over a simple beat. It seems a little cool kids esque, which most can’t pull off because of its simplicity. I never would have expected this from her, just because her beats seem to be a little more manic, but she proves that she can rely on her voice as well as the beat.
Unstoppable
This song pisses me off, not a fan.
I’m A Lady (feat. Trouble Andrew)
I really enjoy this song. Santogold’s voice is really soothing on this track as she gently sings over a real laid back beat. She shows off her voice in this chorus, as it sounds straight up powerful.
Anne
This song sounds very M.I.A. to me. It has a simple Indian esque beat to it, that fits M.I.A. better than Santogold. Santogold holds her own, it’s just that this track really doesn’t grab my attention whatsoever.
You’ll Find A Way (Switch and Sinden Remix)
I always thought remixes should be saved for b-sides and such, but there isn’t much to complain about in this track. This could really turn out to be a club banger.
Santogold- Shove It (Feat. Spank Rock)
Santogold- I’m A Lady (Feat. Trouble Andrew)
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Comment by Matt
Made Wednesday, 7 of May , 2008 at 1:26 pm
what do you mean she sounds like mia?? she’s clearly on another level in terms of versatility and writing… this girl is a real talent, not just a different sound like mia.
Comment by john
Made Saturday, 10 of May , 2008 at 5:52 am
Anne sounds nothing like M.I.A
Comment by ok
Made Wednesday, 24 of September , 2008 at 9:48 pm
good site pczgak
