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Holistic Guidance - Santogold
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List Price: $15.49
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Manufacturer: Downtown
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0878037003420
Label: Downtown
Manufacturer: Downtown
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Downtown
Release Date: 2008-04-29
Studio: Downtown
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Editorial Reviews:
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Don't call Santi White an R&B artist: on her debut album Santogold, this former music biz A&R and pop songwriter for hire is challenging race stereotypes and playing fast and loose with genre, mashing up dub, punk, and electronics to make an energetic, anger-fuelled music that blurs the lines between the dancefloor and the moshpit. Comparisons to MIA hold some water, especially on the bullish "Creator" (it's worth noting that Santogold features production turns from sometime MIA collaborators Diplo and Switch). For the most part, though, Santogold's debut follows a quite different path. "L.E.S Artists" is stirring new-wave pop that builds to grand, tearful choruses reminiscent of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, while "You'll Find a Way" and "Say Aha" are propulsive ska-pop numbers that hark back to its creator's previous band, Bad Brains-influenced punks Stiffed. But it's not just skilful genre-skipping to recommend this record, though: White is the rare vocalist that can sound empowered and vulnerable within the space of the same song, and it's her force of character that places Santogold ahead of the pack. --Louis Pattison
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Summary: Extremely catchy indie rock
Comment: I've been getting more into indie-type music lately, and Santogold's debut is excellent. It starts out with two more mainstream, radio-accessible tracks (L.E.S. Artistes and You'll Find a Way) which are completely awesome. Then afterwards the tracks get more into that counterculture flavor that I love. In short, really good catchy infectious groovy stuff! Recommended.
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Summary: lovee this cd
Comment: i love her style, so original, its like reggae, rock, pop combined plus more
i'm always listening to her cd when i go to work
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Summary: Great Debut, no skipping tracks here
Comment: Album is very good throughout, pop synth with a reggae feel on some tracks. Most reviewers have said her voice reminds them of Gwen Stefani, it took a few listen before it came to me, it really sounds more like Dale Bozzio, the lead singer of Missing Persons (if some of you can remember that far back or have caught them on Remember the 80's. Definitely an album to purchase. PS Santogold was name of really bad gold plated jewelry you could buy on late nite tv.
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Summary: Excellent Electronic Beats and Hooky Vocals if Slightly Overproduced
Comment: A lot of artists are content to stay within their genre. And those that do mix genres tend to... well... suck. Santogold strikes a really nice balance, keeping it interesting but also staying on point.
Her voice has an almost Gwen Stefani feel to it. Perhaps its the Reggae feel mixed in with pop sounds that reminds me. Some of the tracks also remind me of M.I.A. a bit as well, with beats and programming.
I have to say though that even though I am a lover of electronic music, I particularly enjoyed her forays into an almost rock pop sound that still utilized those reggae type bass lines.
My only criticism of this album is that it felt slightly overproduced. It distances you from her a bit and it seems like some of her potential is hidden behind the shiny exterior.
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Summary: Speaks to My Soul
Comment: I just find this cd unbelievable! I mean, the music, her voice, the words, I just love it. There are so few cds in my collection that I can listen to all the way through, but this is definitely one of them. One of the best cd's that I have heard in a long long time. One of my favorite pastimes is songwriting and so I notice when I feel that a beat or note is missed and I could not find it in this cd. She is so connected with the music and brings so much...Wow! I love how she has the ability to change her voice according to the song. I love how she refuses to be put into a certain genre of music just because. Santogold is just that...GOLD and I am definitely a fan. If she ever comes to St. Louis or anywhere close, I will be at the show without a doubt. I know it sounds like I am gushing, but I am just so impressed with this cd. Keep up the good work Santogold! Love ya!
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