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Automatik Kalamity
Anouk
Automatik Kalamity
Genre: International Music
 
  •  Track Listings (14) - Disc #1

Debut Album from French Female R&B Artist.

     

CD Details

All Artists: Anouk
Title: Automatik Kalamity
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Musicrama/Koch
Release Date: 5/9/2000
Album Type: Import
Genre: International Music
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 632427616528

Synopsis

Album Details
Debut Album from French Female R&B Artist.
 

CD Reviews

Neo-Euro-Reggae from a Franco-Arab Songstress
ChairmanLuedtke | Princeton, NJ, USA | 11/25/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Not to be confused with the vapid, homogenous and much more popular (at least among less savvy European consumers -- the same ones that probably gave David Hasselhof some caricature of a singing career) work of the Blonde Dutchwoman also named "Anouk", the Anouk of "Automatik Kalamity" is from France, of Arab descent, sings in three languages, and has concocted an original blend of dub reggae, ska and electronica that dazzles as much with its basic instrumentation as it does with originality and clever lyrics. Many Lee Perry samples, of course, but one cannot do a decent reggae album without these. And the roots-ska feel of "Dog Day Afternoon" (Un Apres-Midi De Chien) are particularly amazing. I saw a video for this song on MTV Europe in a Swiss Hotel at three in the morning, and fell in love instantly. If you like Reggae, buy it! If you think French is a romantic language, buy it! It's good music to smooch to."
Great new music
Bryan | Beijing, China | 05/08/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"my roommate bought the cd and i liked it immediately. funky beats, reggae, and even nice sounding french language makes it a great cd. i guarantee you'll like it."
Manu chao?
JonathanNil | 07/13/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Great album, I agree. I've heard that it's produced by Manu Chao, which sounds quite plausible from the sound of the album. Those who like Chao will find this album well worth a listen."