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  • Audio CD (14 Jan 2008)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Import
  • Label: Hear
  • ASIN: B0010DJ1VA
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 115,581 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Little Black Sandals
2. Lentil
3. Day Too Soon
4. You Have Been Loved
5. The Girl You Lost To Cocaine
6. Academia
7. I Go To Sleep
8. Playground
9. Death By Chocolate
10. Soon We'll Be Found
11. Electric Bird
12. Beautiful Calm Driving
13. Lullaby

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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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12 of 13 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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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Innovative Soulful Pop, 19 April 2008
If you want a feel good, chilled, happy album - this is the album for you.
Sia's voice is evidently incredible, and this album shows this off perfectly.
You know that with each song you have her heart too.
There are no 'filler' tracks in this album; every single track is magical and spell-binding.
This is the kind of album you could play at a dinner party, but it has a slight left-field flair to it - its quirky & charming but elegant at the same time.

For chilling out I recommend 'Day Too Soon', 'Lullaby' (the piano is stunning & compliments her voice perfectly), and 'Beautiful Calm Driving'.
For more upbeat moments, I recommend 'Death By Chocolate' & 'Playground' (it brings you back to your childhood!)
And for those Bridget Jones 'I'm a strong woman' moments, her latest single 'Girl You Lost To Cocaine' is perfect!
'Little Black Sandals' must have a mention too, this opening track draws you into the album, and it's subtle and gorgeous.

- I could never get bored of this album; it sounds perfect in a cold January, and perfect chilling in the garden in the summer. It truly is stunning - I can't wait to hear more from her.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Her Best Album yet!!!, 13 Feb 2008
I have all 3 of Sia's studio albums plus the live Lady Croissant and this is the one I can't stop listening to!

This album is her most consistent offering and really showcases her beautiful voice, thoughtful, often moving and seemingly personal lyrics, all enveloped in emotive melodies and arrangements.

The production and sound is full and balanced with a great 'band' feel ; overall this is an upbeat album with more powerful vocals than her last album and has memorable tunes- not one song is filler and you'll want to play it again and again. In my opinion she is amongst the best female vocalists of all time: timbre, phrasing and emotion. Forget the fakes- she is the real thing!
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5.0 out of 5 stars No Problems At All
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5.0 out of 5 stars No problems with this album
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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
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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 16 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 18 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 19 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 19 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 19 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 20 months ago by Jane

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