Life In Cartoon Motion
by Mika
Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 23
  3. Negative: 6 out of 23
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Nothing quite matches the crystal-shattering exuberance of hit ''Grace Kelly,'' but singing along doesn't get much cheerier than with this Cartoon.
  2. Blender
    80
    That it doesn't dissolve into kitsch and comedy is a tribute to Mika's gifts. [Apr 2007, p.118]
  3. Observer Music Monthly
    80
    Life in Cartoon Motion is so exuberant, so accomplished, so crazysexycool that it's all a little overwhelming.
  5. Playlouder
    80
    When the tempo is slower on certain tracks such as 'My Interpretation' and 'Any Other World' the initial comparison is unavoidably that of one to Robbie Williams or Elton John, but there is none of the dead-eyed cynicism of the former and none of the bellowing oafishness of the latter.
  6. Mojo
    70
    The influences here are smart, the music smarter. [Feb 2007, p.100]
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  7. Q Magazine
    70
    It is, triumphantly, among the most camp mainstream pop records ever made. [Mar 2007, p.113]
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  8. PopMatters
    70
    The test of Mika’s longevity will be how he chooses to progress beyond the colorful kaleidoscope of his debut album.
  9. AllMusic
    70
    As admirable as Life in Cartoon Motion's eclecticism is, it could use more focus.
  10. Spin
    70
    Sometimes he veers too close to his source material and surrenders to sap... but mostly this U.K.-chart-topping magpie makes good with bountiful tunes and Broadway vocal dazzle that could slay even the High School Musical crowd. [May 2007, p.88]
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Awards & Rankings

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#60 Most Discussed Album of 2007
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#45 Most Shared Album of 2007

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 108 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 108
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 108
  3. Negative: 18 out of 108
  1. owenrw89
    Dec 19, 2016
    6
    It's a pleasure to hear an artist have real fun. It's a little quirky for the sake of being quirky, but it's well sang and interesting. SomeIt's a pleasure to hear an artist have real fun. It's a little quirky for the sake of being quirky, but it's well sang and interesting. Some of the production is a little tinny and bland, but it's hard to truly hate this album.… Full Review »
  2. axelkoch
    Oct 26, 2012
    9
    Long ago that I've heard so much happiness in one album. Mika has got such a stunning voice and the sweet bop along rhythm make a reallyLong ago that I've heard so much happiness in one album. Mika has got such a stunning voice and the sweet bop along rhythm make a really enjoyable album. No matter if he sings about a family man turning gay, how beautiful big girls are or .......... it's just nice to listen to. I have to admit, lyrically it's no big deal and the music is pretty simple sometimes but hey: this album just makes me feel good! 9 points out of 10 for that!… Full Review »
  3. AyshL.
    Aug 9, 2008
    8
    Amazing.
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