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Overpowered
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The former Moloko singer returns with her second solo album.
| LABEL: | EMI |
| RELEASE DATE: | 15 October 2007 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Electronic, Dance, Pop |
NOTES: Original UK release 15 Oct 2007. Currently available as an import only in the U.S.
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The average user rating for this album is 8.7 (out of 10) based on 14 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Evan S gave it an8:
To appreciate her music is to watch her videos. Let Me Know is an example of simple concept with a fun, pure hook. I'm just now digging into the album and so far it's a standout.
Simon gave it a9:
Roisin Murphy shows her essential contribution to the sound of modern music. Filled with inventive lyrics and music, Overpowered is an highly satisfying piece of work. Perhaps less interesting than Ruby Blue, but definitely amusing, entertaining and colorful, it reminds us how Moloko was driven by a potent creator. Refreshing !
David C gave it a9:
Gorgeously Sexy and a fantastic singer to boot. A highly varied album but with 7 or 8 top notch tracks, takes me back to when dance music was fresh in the mid 90's.
Listen To The Danielle S gave it a2:
Everything that's wrong with electronic music, all in one convenient package!
Aaron M. gave it a9:
Ruby Blue was excellent in that it offered gorgeous music and fun experimentation. Overpowered is excellent because Roisin has created electronic house/disco pop without sounding cold or calculated.
Disco D. gave it a10:
Roisin Murphy is fantastic,she has a great voice,quirky sense of style,great modern electronic classic!!come on people discover her!!
Tex B. gave it a10:
Roisin Murphy's second solo album is nothing short of a masterpiece. This is the kind of work that combines all the best "Roisin" you've ever heard - the amazing grooves of the best Moloko tunes (but in a totally original disco-meets-electronica-meets-blues-meets-new wave concoction) with Roisin's quirky solo style and a beautiful, sharp yet almost velvet-like clear voice. I have followed Roisin since the "do you like my tight sweater" days of the mid-90s and "Overpowered" makes you feel like this is what it's all been building up to. Nothing short of brilliant. It's difficult to pick favorite tracks, but "You know Me better"; "Primitive"; "Dear Miami"; "Cry Baby"; Scarlet Ribbons" and "Body Language" all deserve six shining stars. Finally "Tell Everybody"...deserves seven.... Buy. This. Album. Now.
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