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Everybody Got Their Something [VINYL]

~ Nikka Costa
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Vinyl (13 Aug 2001)
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Label: Virgin America
  • ASIN: B00005ICI1
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 838,317 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Like A Feather
2. So I Have For You
3. Tug Of War
4. Everybody Got Their Something
5. Nothing
6. Nikka What
7. Hope It Felt Good
8. Some Kind Of Beautiful
9. Nikka Who
10. Just Because
11. Push And Pull
12. Corners Of My Mind

Product Description

Amazon.co.uk Review
Tokyo-born, LA-bred singer Nikka Costa's debut Everybody Got Their Something bulges with ambition. Her fiercely bootylicious first single, "Like a Feather"--that song with the thick, clapped 16th notes--has already garnered the 28-year-old singer one hell of a buzz, and for the most part, she's got the goods to back it up. It's a mixed bag of musical tricks that's equal parts 70s-style funk, hazy Led Zeppelin-inspired psychedelia, and angst-ridden alterna-chick yowling, with healthy dollops of soul, hip-hop, and thrash thrown in for good measure. Produced by Costa, Australian rocker Justin Stanley (who's also the singer's husband), and high-profile NYC DJ Mark Ronson, the album works best when it piles on the noise--like on the standout "Tug of War," which features the unmistakable rimshot work of Roots drummer ?uestlove. On that track, a flurry of scratched samples, layers of soundboard-smeared noise, and a few luscious string sweeps break into gospel-choir harmonies that swirl gorgeously beneath Costa's reedy mezzo-soprano wails. It's a shame that she can't match this intensity on sparser downtempo ballads like "Nothing" and "Just Because", where she sounds like Fiona Apple's slightly less annoying older sister. As the album's title says, everybody got their something, and Costa sounds best when she sticks to hers. --Sylvia W Chan

CD Description
This is the first album by the Tokyo-born, Los Angeles raised, rock and soul artist, since the non-UK release 'Butterfly Rocket'. Costa's father Don arranged much of Frank Sinatra's later material. 'Everybody Got Their Something' includes the single 'Like A Feather'.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars One word - Nikka!, 16 Aug 2002
This review is from: Everybody Got Their Something (Audio CD)
Bought, of course, on the strength of "Like A Feather", and I don't regret it.
Like A Feather: A stormer of a track to open the album with. A funky kind-of electronic base with Nikka's disorted voice spread on top, when this was released people weren't used to the Madonna-esque electronica, but if it were released now I'm sure it'd do great.
So Have I For You: A nice cool-down from the first track, builds from a piano to a great guitar, drum and sitar (?) epic. Sing-a-long.
Tug Of War: A great harsh track when Nikka's voice is put to the test and passes with distinction. Great jazzy horn section and half way through gets real rough and funky and loud.
Everybody Got Their Something: Jamiroquai type funk; hand clapping, staccato bass, wow! - listen to that brass section! Fun track which kinda mimics Bee Gee's "Staying Alive".
Nothing: Fuzzy sounding ballad, which Nikka superbly crafts with her unique voice, and thankfully avoids the usual Celine / Anastacia thing by turning into a scream fest.
Nikka Who?: A nice bit of noise after the calm ballad, reminiscent of Jimi Hendrix plus turntable.
Hope It Felt Good: Nikka sounds great and angry and her funky attitude comes across brilliantly through this track. Good for all those angry jilted ones out there, I'm sure.
Some Kind Of Beautiful: I love this track. Another funky one, but hard to describe too! I'd love to see the vid for this if she releases it!
Nikka Who?: I think this is Nikka as a child, singing with a guitar. Bit strange and cuts the funky part of the album up a bit, but fun anyway.
Just Because: Ally McBeal-esque track, bit boring, but OK for winding down, you get what I mean, right?!
Push And Pull: A sad song which builds from an acoustic guitar and Nikka's soft voice into a great ballad with a drum beat and strange background which I'm sure is a guitar track being played backwards on a turn table.
Corners Of My Mind: Surprising end to the album, mainly dominated by strings and drums.

It's a creative album, full of noise and fun and attitude, great for people who like their pop dirty and their ballads mellow. Well done Nikka.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Foot Stomping Funk-Pop., 31 Aug 2001
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This review is from: Everybody Got Their Something (Audio CD)
Like many, I bought this album on the strength of the single "Like A Feather." In the wake of the bland pop that has been gracing the British music scene of late the song was refreshing, showing genuine craftsmanship, talent and enthusiasm.

The album that has followed embraces a few different styles, from the funk of the afformentioned single and "Everybody Got Their Something", to the harder edged rock of "So Have I For You" and "Hope it Felt Good", which wouldn't sound out of place on a Black Crowes LP. And rather than sounding like a bizarre hotch-potch, as this description might suggest, the songs and styles seem to sit neatly together, making a strong collection in which Costa's Joplin-esque voice shines through.

If I have one niggle, it is that the final three songs of the album are all of a similar style, pace and sound, which leaves the album on a slightly weak note. If I had been Costa I might have dropped one of them and included the excellent "Like A Feather" single B-Side "Heaven Sinner". But if this album is a portent of what is to come from Costa in her future career, then things are looking up.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Album!, 21 Jul 2005
By Ms. Anna Connolly "a_nnac" (Dublin, Ireland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Everybody Got Their Something (Audio CD)
This has to be one of the most original female-artist albums ever! It's superfantastic! Not at all like the usual tosh released by 'promising' and 'unique' female artists around today! Nikka Costa has got guts & soul and from listening to the upcoming single from her new album - she has definitely got the goods and is no one-album-wonder! I don't know why we don't hear more about her here in Ireland?! I first heard one of her songs from a Buffy soundtrack & had to buy her album when I heard it! She out-sings & out-funks all other contenders! A truly rockin' chick!!
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2.0 out of 5 stars Boring
I was really looking forward to this CD after reading all the positive reviews about it and I have to say I am HUGELY disappointed with it! Read more
Published 9 months ago by (caught up in the) Spiral

5.0 out of 5 stars Sassy Voice
I saw the video for like a feather a few years back and bought the cd off the back of that. I have to say it was a purchase I never regretted. Read more
Published on 13 Aug 2005 by miss miranda gray

5.0 out of 5 stars You just have to love her
I now have got this CD for around 3 years and bought the new album 'can'tneverdidnothing' around 4 weeks ago. Also have seen her as the supporting act for Lenny Karvitz. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2005 by kristina-d

5.0 out of 5 stars So So So good
I brought this after hearing 'Everybody got that something' on a duke box in my local and after annoying everyone by playing it 15 times in row , what can i say such a raw voice,... Read more
Published on 13 Jul 2005 by S. J. Harris

5.0 out of 5 stars Nikka's definately got something
'Like a Feather' was the first song i heard off of this album, and that song alone pursuaded me to give her album a try. Read more
Published on 26 April 2005 by Mr. S. Jessup-peacock

5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasantly Surprised
Unlike most of the people who wrote a review on this album, I did not buy it on the strength of "Like a Feather". Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2002 by Meech H

5.0 out of 5 stars Thinking of buying?
My advice to you, is if you like the single like a feather, then you will definately like the rest of the songs on the album, however, if like a feather is not one of your... Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2002 by badoee

4.0 out of 5 stars Varied and compulsive listening!
Since seeing the video for 'Like a feather' I was hooked! This album is a mix of 70's glam with some great ballads with lots more added. Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2001 by Roo

5.0 out of 5 stars This is one for the future!
There is irony in the release of the first single (Like a feather) from this album the same week as the album the Very best of Prince as this is the best and funkiest album to hit... Read more
Published on 30 Jul 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost ...
Nikka got a great voice , she is talented no question but in this album she is telling that she is ALMOST got it... Read more
Published on 8 Jul 2001 by amirasias@yahoo.com

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