M.I.A., M.I.A.?

I don't know if I'm feeling M.I.A.'s XXXO single. First off, I have to say I love M.I.A., and have since her first album. But this song just doesn't sound like her. Too much synth, not a clever enough construction. Almost poppy.

I love that M.I.A. makes music about her native Sri Lanka, blasting sounds unlike any producer. Her persona, "association" to the Tigers, hard hitting beats...they all add up to such a unique artist. I really do admire her.

So there is no way I'm going to let this affect my judgement of M.I.A., it just won't be my favorite song on the album. You can judge the new joint for yourself.

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