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Universal acclaim- based on 247 Ratings
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Positive: 228 out of 247
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Mixed: 9 out of 247
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Negative: 10 out of 247
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Sep 12, 2022Inconsistent with the appearance of no growth compared to her later stuff but it's not disappointing. It's stillbhas the charismatic charm and invention that captured so many . The hit sinhke bad girls is the keast ambitious song here yet it still packs a punch and is very satisfying.
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Sep 3, 2020one of my favorite albums of all time, the production on every track is fantastic and so ahead of its time, every track is addicting and im in love with the diversity and the aesthetic of this record, FLY PIRATE FOR LIFE PURR THIS CHANGED MY LIFE
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Nov 16, 2018
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Jun 24, 2018One of the best albums of 2013. Bad Girls is a great track and MIA tried to bring something different in the table with this effort. I really enjoyed it.
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Jan 26, 2018This was the first M.I.A's album I have listened and it didn't disappointed me. A great dance and experimental album.
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Dec 4, 2017Esse CD tem ótimos instrumentais e letras, todos no estilo M.I.A.. Na minha opinião, é seu melhor álbum, super contagiante e atual. Ele é totalmente eclético e sem perder a coesão.
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Jul 23, 2015
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Mar 24, 2015That production, that lyrics, that sound, that goddamn power! Special greetings to Danja for producing of Bad Girls, the most powerful track on the album. Double Bubble Trouble, Karmageddon, MATANGI, Exodus/Sexodus are i-n-c-r-e-d-i-b-l-e! So I have no words to describe this, you just need to listen 'em all.
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Mar 5, 2015The Hindu culture inserted in this album is wonderful, the mantra sounds captivate me, this album is really fantastic and I can not wait to see the new M.I.A. work.
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Dec 15, 2014This is the most commercial album of Maya, but it is still good. The message you have the songs are very good. The production is incredible with exception of the unbearable "Bring The Noize". The best are: Bad Girls, Yala, Come Walk With Me and Exodus
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Sep 6, 2014M.I.A. é diferente das outras cantoras: ela faz um estilo só dela, e sempre inova a cada álbum. O Matangi não deixa a desejar. Faixas maravilhosas produzidas por ela mesma, e mesmo as faixas dançantes não são genéricas ou "farofas". A M.I.A. não merecia o "flop", porque ela é uma cantora muito esforçada e sempre faz algo diferente e surpreendente.
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Jul 22, 2014
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Jun 3, 2014
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Jun 3, 2014Four genius albums in a row. Brilliant. A bit dark in parts, but still very good. Her strength lies in her global party jams like "Y.A.L.A.". Very unique collection of songs, and I still think "Boom" should be a full song instead of a skit.
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May 13, 2014Big return to form after the letdown of her previous album (MAYA). Bit of a mix of styles but it all works.
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Mar 7, 2014M.I.A has always been an amazing Fusion Music artist, this is how she does not limit her in terms of creativity. Plus she Rocks !!!!! This album is full of up beat music and contains lyrics that is personal to M.I.A . Whenever I go down the street listing to this alum , it hard for me not dance to the music and make a complete fool of my self .
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Feb 4, 2014
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Dec 6, 2013Her most weak and forgettable album ever. Although I love almost every song of Matangi, I was disappointed when I didn't find political messages over the album. The BEST of the BEST is Bring the Noize, S/Exodus, Bad Girls and Come Walk With Me. The worst tracks are Warriors, Matangi and Karmageddon (judge me!!!!!!!!).
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Dec 3, 2013
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Nov 19, 2013
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Nov 12, 2013This woman just can't do wrong. Matangi is another example of how talented M.I.A. is. It's an excellent and remarkably eclectic album which is also a lot of fun. Standout tracks are probably 'Matangi', 'Warriors', 'Exodus', 'Double Bubble Trouble' & 'Bring the Noize'. Can't wait to hear what she comes up next!
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Nov 12, 2013This album is a big surprise to me. I didn't know it would be this good. It's actually better than her 2007 album, Kala. Groundbreaking production throughout, and amazing vocal work to boot.
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Nov 11, 2013Definitely a return to form, it really is just as good as Kala. It is not exactly the same as Kala or Arular, but it is on par if not better. I wasn't sure what to expect (being that I wasn't too thrilled with her last album), but this is a really coherent and well done album. Amazing.
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Nov 11, 2013
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Nov 11, 2013
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Nov 11, 2013
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Nov 10, 2013Can listen to this album start to finish without wanting to skip any of the songs, it has a fresh sound and I also love the album art!. Personal favourite's are Exodus/Sexodus.
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Nov 10, 2013Bad Girls definitely isn't the big name of the album. M.I.A. keeps reinventing herself..
Definitely one of her bests work.. Exceeded Maya and bring the noize for all of us.
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Nov 8, 2013As Kanye West said, M.I.A. is the future, nothing could be more true.
Amazing album, maybe the best of her career.
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Nov 7, 2013What a let down. Bad Girls is by far the best song and that's been out almost two years. This album is a disappointment, like every other album after Arular and Kala. That won't stop the blogs from raving about it though.
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Nov 6, 2013Amazing substance and fluidity in the album. It offers much more than just a listen as it is jamp-packed with quality and commentary. Amazing MIA. Definitely akin to anthropology.
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Nov 6, 2013
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Nov 6, 2013
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Nov 6, 2013While lacking many highlights from this 15-track album, Matangi shows how M.I.A's political songwriting is still relevant thanks to its electronic and Indian-inspired vibe.
Highlights: MATANGI, aTENTion, Bad Girls and Y.A.L.A.
Potential Singles After the Album Release: aTENTion
Personal Favorite Songs: Karmageddon, MATANGI, Come Walk with Me, aTENTion, Bad Girls, Boom Skit and Y.A.L.A. -
Nov 5, 2013[-This is better than Y of course, but it's still not better than Arular & Kala (this would be an impossible feat). Much of its content is not political inspired, although I love this album.
Highlights: ONLY 1 U, Come Walk With Me, Exodus, Bad Girls, Double Bubble Trouble, Bring the Noize, Lights and I Know It Ain't Right. -
Nov 5, 2013
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Nov 5, 2013It's not as polished or well thought out as Kala, but not as much of an overwrought mess as MAYA. This is a party in an ashram. Weird, cool and catchy, but not her best work.
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Nov 5, 2013One of the most exciting records I've heard in a long time. Thank you M.I.A. for sharing your art with us.
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Nov 5, 2013Excelent Album!
M.I.A always kick-ass.
Looks like a Yeezus (Kanye West) performed by a Indian woman.
Love Bad Girls, Bring the Noize, Y.A.L.A and Only 1 U. -
Nov 5, 2013
Awards & Rankings
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MagnetDec 18, 2013Matangi ends up being worth the wait, which in this case is high praise indeed. [No. 105, p.58]
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MojoDec 18, 2013The snotty attitude of MIA's incendiary globalist skipping rhymes has never been better balanced with first-rate pop hooks. [Jan 2014, p.96]
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UncutDec 6, 2013Matangi is her most exhilarating and mulch-faceted album. [Jan 2014, p.75]