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~ Sia
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (14 Jan 2008)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Enhanced
  • Label: Monkey Puzzle
  • ASIN: B000ZQAN2O
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,957 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. Little Black Sandals 4:13£0.69
Listen  2. Lentil 4:26£0.69
Listen  3. Day Too Soon (Album Version) 4:23£0.69
Listen  4. You Have Been Loved 4:23£0.69
Listen  5. The Girl You Lost To Cocaine 2:40£0.69
Listen  6. Academia 3:16£0.69
Listen  7. I Go To Sleep 3:46£0.69
Listen  8. Playground 3:28£0.79
Listen  9. Death By Chocolate 5:02£0.69
Listen10. Soon We'll Be Found 4:20£0.79
Listen11. Electric Bird 4:25£0.69
Listen12. Beautiful Calm Driving 5:02£0.69
Listen13. Lullaby 4:32£0.69
Listen14. Buttons 3:14£0.69

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Amazon.co.uk Review

If you’re the defeatist sort that doesn’t tend to believe in second (or indeed third) chances, you could do worse than to look to Aussie-pop femme-fatale Sia and for hard evidence Some People Have Real Problems, her third solo effort. Originally celebrated as one of the voices of Zero 7, and also with a solo hit of her own (the pre-Stefani-esque "Taken for Granted"), at the turn of the century, Sia’s subsequent career and two solo records failed to make an equal mark in spite of fetching flourishes, which seemed a plain waste of an assured talent. But she re-emerges here three years after her last record in sleek, aerodynamic fettle and a fine form in which to slot into a world where Amy Winehouse (see the smoky jazz of "Lentil" and beautiful soaring ballad "Soon We’ll Be Found"), Corinne Bailey Rae (the moreish modern soul of "Little Black Sandles" and "Day Too Soon"), Feist (the haunting and cinematic "I Go to Sleep") and Alison Goldfrapp (the slinky heat of "Playground") command instant mainstream attention. The feistiness of Pink and immediacy of Natasha Beddingfield also pervade her work, propping up songs that sound hard crafted and kitting her out with all the tools she should need for lasting impact. If the Natasha Bedingfield comparison doesn’t swing you, perhaps the involvement of alt-rock crown-prince Beck will, hovering gruffly in the shadows as he does on the perky, orchestral "Academia". Either way, Sia doesn’t have any real problems. --James Berry

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Steve The Unicorn Can Be Proud, 12 Oct 2008
By The Wolf (uk) - See all my reviews
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If Ms Furler's biographical material contained in her MySpace domain is to be correctly understood, we are informed that she believes herself to have been "...born out of the butthole of a unicorn called steve" - a "...unicorn fart" no less.

Steve it is then who must be applauded for bringing this extraordinarily talented singer, writer and performer into the world. She is indeed a rare gift.

The Wolf's penchant and patience for weird and wonderful women is boundless.

With "Some People Have Real Problems" we are confronted with a collection of thirteen( fourteen, with "hidden track" 'Buttons' - enough already with the hidden tracks! ) songs of widely varying emotional and dynamic colour.

Ms Furler's voice is a rich and capable instrument. From the raw, bluesy strains of opening track 'Little Black Sandals'; through the lazy Left-Bank lyricism of 'Lentil' and 'Soon We Will Be Found' to the consummate beauty of songs such as 'Day Too Soon' and 'Lullaby', the layers of her considerable talent are revealed one by one for our delectation.

Chanteuse. R&B Diva. Torch Song Princess. It's all here.

A very, very fine voice indeed.

Truth be told both the production and musical support is somewhat crude and unsympathetic at times but our heroine's vivid and totally convincing presence shines through and saves the day.

Highly Recommended.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars a miraculous album- for anyone enchanted by Bjork or Dido or Chrissie Hynde: a new goddess for the pantheon..., 15 Nov 2008
By M. W. Hatfield "mwhatfield" (Gainsborough, Lincolnshire) - See all my reviews
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As someone who had managed to avoid Zero Seven and Sia until now, this is a revelation. Intrigued by a stunning performance on Jools Holland's "Later", I decided to gamble on the album. A worthwhile gamble? Oh,yes! What we have here is a real singer, with passion and power combined with quirky rhythms and lovely melodies, sometimes jaunty, sometimes offbeat, but often heartbreaking. Reference points? Kate Bush for sure- but she's no imitation. her yearning, emotional vocals sometimes bring the Pretenders to mind- but then, when you listen to her version of "I go to Sleep",included here,all you hear is Sia.

Unique and engaging, full of that oddness which makes Tori Amos and Bjork so appealing, yet more grounded than either of those. And her voice can soar with real shattering emotional power. On the best of songs (here, for me, "Soon we will be found" is world-class, sending shivers down the spine)- she stakes her claim to being the best female vocalist of the past ten years.
If you've never heard Sia before, get this Cd. Listen to it. And marvel at a world where mediocre singers are lauded to the heavens and true inspiration lies hidden away. Genius!
(and don't miss the hidden bonus track "Buttons" at the end of the cd- just let "Lullaby run on, and you'll have a jaunty jazzy dancey treat in store)
This CD deserves as many stars as there are in the heavens- but let's give it five for now. Who knows what she'll do next year?
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing - Don't be fooled by the rediculous review below!!, 9 Oct 2008
The ridiculous review below couldn't be further from the truth!
I'm lost for words really! 'High Energy Performance'? If you'd been to one of Sia's gigs then you'd understand that she's amazingly focused throughout singing her songs and then stupid and bubbly in between. She doesn't need to do any stupid dances or anything whilst singing because the quality of her songs shine through.
The album is fantastic. The arrangements and overall production and sound of the album is amazing!
I really can't say more than that.
Just, whatever you do, do not listen to the review below - Judge for yourself.
Sia is not another Amy Winehouse (thank god) she's in a different league. A much better classier league!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars No Problems At All
The weird and wonderful Sia Furler (Looks weird, sounds wonderful) was completely unknown to me before her appearance on Jools Holland's show but such was her impact that this... Read more
Published 17 days ago by J. J. McDONALD

5.0 out of 5 stars No problems with this album
I had never heard of Sia until listening to this album but I really recommend it - the songs are tuneful and melancholy but in a gutsy, profound way, not whimsical and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Pengelly

5.0 out of 5 stars Flawless
All I can say is, if you're wondering whether to buy this album or not - do it. It is most certainly Sia's best album, and every song is amazing. Read more
Published 5 months ago by SweetViolet

5.0 out of 5 stars gorgeously wicked album
Wow! Fabulous voice and performance. Brilliant songs. My partner and I can't stop listening to this album.
Published 6 months ago by Trish Dish

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this CD.....
I know Sia from her work with Zero 7 and took a chance on her solo enterprise. I was greatly impressed and love her songs, voice and the production. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ms. Claire Bidwell

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
I have not long been a follower of Sia's music. Maybe a year or so. I discovered the song 'Breathe me' and fell in love with her and her voice. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ms. Anne L. Hardy

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely AMAZING
i bought this album like many on the strength of Sia's performance on Jools Holland, having only heard her before on a Zero 7 album i have. Read more
Published 8 months ago by mega munch

4.0 out of 5 stars Some people have real problems
Super voice first caught Sia on Later with Jools Holland & after forgetting the name (I kept searching for Asa)as I was sure it was a 3 letter name,eventually found name &... Read more
Published 9 months ago by D. Branch

5.0 out of 5 stars Best female singer songwriter around !
I had never even heard of Sia until I saw her on Jools Holland a couple of months ago and now I am a huge fan! I can't understand why she isn't much more famous. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jane

5.0 out of 5 stars This girl has a REAL SPECTACULAR voice....
Ok, i admit it, i am not the guy who writes reviews for every item bought. But i cant help it not writing a review for this album. Read more
Published 10 months ago by G. Doulias

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