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| A Girl Like Me | 
 enlarge | Artist: Rihanna
Label: Def Jam
Category: Music
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Avg. Customer Rating:  140 reviews
Sales Rank: 2161
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.8 x 5 x 0.4
MPN: 000616502
UPC: 602498798973
EAN: 6024987989732
ASIN: B000EQ4G5K
Release Date: April 25, 2006
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| • | SOS - Rihanna, Rotem, J. | | • | Kisses Don't Lie - Rihanna, Rogers, E. | | • | Unfaithful - Rihanna, Smith, S. | | • | We Ride - Rihanna, Riddick, M. | | • | Dem Haters - Rihanna, Flowers, M. | | • | Final Goodbye - Rihanna, McMaster, L. | | • | Break It Off - Rihanna, Bennett, D. | | • | Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Rihanna, Roger, E. | | • | Selfish Girl - Rihanna, Rogers, E. | | • | P.S. (I'm Still Not Over You) - Rihanna, Rogers, E. | | • | A Girl Like Me - Rihanna, Rogers, E. | | • | A Million Miles Away - Rihanna, Rogers, E. | | • | If It's Lovin' That You Want, Pt. 2 - Rihanna, Oliver, Jean-Claude |
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With A Girl Like Me, the Barbadian teen-queen Rihanna is looking to transfer all claims of royalty to the summertime pop charts. If anybody's going to rule them, she pretty much proclaims by way of "SOS," a song no less irresistible, intoxicating, and all-out cool than 2005's "Pon de Replay," off her debut, she's it. That's not to say this new disc is anything like its predecessor overall. Where Music of the Sun was mostly what its title suggests--a romp through an anglo-friendly island with no sunscreen required--A Girl Like Me is more reflective and a little rueful; you get the sense it was crafted in part to show her range, with executive producer Jay-Z guiding her through it gracefully. "Unfaithful" is a noir-ish testing of the R&B waters, and it goes so well that Rihanna wastes no time skinny-dipping her way into the deep end--"Final Goodbye," "P.S. (I'm Still Not Over You)," and "A Million Miles Away" all betray juicy bits of Beyonce. Back in barefoot bikini-girl land, though--a territory that covers roughly half this disc--the party's still going strong. Rihanna gives dancehall legend Sean Paul a run for his money with the bouncing "Break It Off," and "We Ride" makes you want to roll down the windows and stick your head out the passenger side. Crank it up and keep the sunglasses handy. --Tammy La Gorce
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S.O.S. - More dancehall please April 25, 2006
45 out of 51 found this review helpful
As can be seen from the album jackets, there are a couple of things that Rihanna has improved since her debut album "Music of the Sun". One of these things is that she has expanded her range from reggae/dancehall and lovers' rock to include pop and R&B.
Hit single "S.O.S." is an extremely catchy track, deservedly getting lots of radio play, and the best track to set the tone for the rest of the album. Second single "Unfaithful" is the opposite - a slow pop ballad with a lot of piano in the background, similar to another track, "A Million Miles Away". "We Ride" is another slow song, but more on the R&B side, as is the sad "Final Goodbye", "P.S. (I'm still Not Over You)" and "A Girl Like Me", with its Spanish guitar backing.
Reggae tracks include "Kisses Don't Lie" (a lover's rock beat); "Dem Haters" (again a slow beat); "Break It Off" (an energetic dancehall track with red hot Sean Paul - great track); "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" (slow jam, not the Queen song); "Selfish Girl" (another slow one); and a remix of "If It's Lovin' That You Want" from the first album.
A reasonably good follow up to "Music of the Sun", but too heavy on the ballads which I don't think are her strongest area. A few more of her trademark Dancehall tracks would have made this a much better album.
Amanda Richards, April 25, 2006
 More shallow, infantile pop music May 18, 2006
16 out of 21 found this review helpful
Hey kids! If you're looking for music that's as satisfying and refreshing as a frozen sugar cube, deeper than a pool that's a foot deep and more exciting than watching paint dry, look no further than Rihanna's album, A Girl Like Me! Listen to her wonderful studio-altered, digitally processed voice! Gasp at the thought-provoking lyrics about needing to be rescued, falling in love and wanting to make love all night long! Marvel at the synths, bleeps and squiggly sound effects that represent real reggae! Forget no-good corporate hacks like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Dennis Brown, Damian Marley, I Wayne and Sizzla, because Rihanna is the real deal and she wants you, boys! What an astounding, brilliant, masterfully crafted work of perfection! I like music, and I like Rihanna! She's just as brilliant as amazing artists like Britney Spears, Good Charlotte and Simple Plan! They should all tour together, how great would that be? ...
... Alright, enough already. I can't keep this facade up any longer. That was just me channeling one of those incredibly enthusiastic, overzealous Rihanna marks that think she's the greatest thing since sliced bread. I wholeheartedly beg to differ. While her work ethic is to be commended somewhat (second album in 8 or 9 months, but all she contributes is her weak vocals), A Girl Like Me is just another example of what's gone so horrible wrong with the music industry - the fact that labels still insist on pushing shallow disposable rubbish on everyone. Essentially what is wrong with this album is presented in the first paragraph as backhanded compliments.
On top of this, the fact that Rihanna is just another Beyonce wannabe (who herself is a Diana Ross wannabe) just makes matters worse - the overuse of melismas on this album is enough to drive any sane person mad. But what makes this album a special type of awful is the fact that it is being marketed as reggae. Now, there's some people that feel that modern reggae artists (such as Elephant Man, Sean Paul, even Matisyahu) don't hold a candle to the originators (like Marley and Tosh), but I have grown to enjoy it and recognize it as the evolution of the genre. However, Rihanna is as close to reggae as a band like Fall Out Boy is to punk - in other words, the term reggae must be used VERY loosely. An occasional Caribbean drum flourish and use of the dialect does not a reggae song make. This is much closer to a hybrid of Beyonce and Britney Spears, right down to keeping the barely legal Rihanna's wardrobe budget low by having her prance around in only the skimpiest of outfits. I can just imagine these comments from the director at one of her video shoots: "Hey, Rihanna, what are you doing out here in your underwear? Didn't that outfit that we ordered arrive yet? What's that? The record label wouldn't front the money to cover the cost of the wardrobe? Oh well, I guess we'll shoot anyway. One thing is certain: The teenage boys will love this video.".
In summary: A Girl Like Me is only worth checking out if you can't get enough of banal, vacuous pop garbage. This is not reggae, ska, soca, etc. It's bubblegum pop, and it's a style that has run its course and is becoming very irritating. It's easy to market, and that's why MTV is playing the video every 10 minutes. Speaking of the single, it's really just juvenile lyrics buttressed by the melody of Soft Cell's version of "Tainted Love" - nothing special at all. The rest of the album is equally shallow pop with only a slight Caribbean influence, bookended by remixes of songs from Rihanna's last album. I urge you to look past MTV and "hit music" stations to find better music, reggae or otherwise.
eye candy with no real talent May 1, 2006
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
Album cover is good for the eye sockets,but the music is a dime dozen. not bad in terms of production,but Rihanna doesn't have any real vocal range. "S.O.S" is catchy but alot that has to do with the 80's sample from the Group Soft Cell. catchy enough to get alot of play&a small buzz,but Rihanna is a dime a dozen vocalist who is basically a 3rd tier Beyonce on a good day.
looks like ciara.... July 20, 2006
8 out of 16 found this review helpful
the title doesnt lie, she looks exactly like ciara, maybe its just me. However, i must write what i thought about this cd after i read the song titles/ lied about buying it...
1. SOS - whats this song about? a cry for help in your so called "horrible life"? you have it better than 99% of the world, so do everyone a favor and shut up.
2. Kisses Don't Lie - wow, you're what, 18 years old? and you already know about what a kiss tells you? unbelivable.
3. Unfaithful - great another song about HER relationships, anyone starting to see a pattern?
4. We Ride - that wasn't explicit at all.
5. Dem Haters - yup every "gangsta" or "homegirl" has one of these songs. The purpose of this song, is for all those people who try to hate nothing, will get pulled in to her with this song. Another LOAD of people who lie to themselves. By the way, i am one of "dem haters".
6. Final Goodbye - If there is one thing the world doesn't need its more love songs. i don't mind most of them, but its ones like these, the one where the singer sings about there own life and relationship. Like you should care.
7. Break It Off - i think i can safely assume this is a dance song. Great, its not like we haven't had about 2000 of those released so far this year.
8. Crazy Little Thing Called Love - are all your songs about love....?
9. Selfish Girl - Perfect, she comfirmed it. I was right, she is self absorbed.
10. P.S. (I'm Still Not Over You) - SHUT UP ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIPS!!!!!
11. A Girl Like Me - what, a selfish one?
12. A Million Miles Away - people are starving, and you aren't doing anything about it but buying million dollar sports cars.
13. If It's Lovin' That You Want (Part 2) - AAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!! you're killing me with all these self absorbed love songs!!!
Well, i hope u liked my review, or hate me. To all "dem haters" of me, go worship you're god (rihanna). Overall, i don't reccomend this.
Never Trust a Girl Like Rihanna May 2, 2006
7 out of 11 found this review helpful
Before discussing the beastly new album by Rihanna, let's just reflect on her propitious debut album Music of the Sun. Though it did have a couple garish tracks, Rihanna defined "Music of the Sun" with reggae-inspired songs all full of vim and vigor. Even if you only heard her radio hits, it was incontestable that songs like "Pon de Replay," "If It's Lovin' That You Want," and "Let Me." Nonetheless, Rihanna's new anthem "SOS" exemplifies the type of under-produced music on A Girl Like Me.
It was hysterical reading fans' reviews of this craptastic album, as they claimed many more genres were explored on this album than the last, or that her voice is reaching new heights, or other lies. The truth is there are probably 4 tracks that are even plausibly acceptable. The rest of the album reeks more and more with each awful second that passes. I haven't heard an album this bad since former American Idol William Hung's Inspiration, which was, at the very least, laughable. A Girl Like Me isn't a laughing matter at all.
A Girl Like Me is like heaven for the cynically inclined - appalling production, horrendous lyrics, heinous vocals, and loathsome impersonations. Seal would be embarrassed after hearing "Final Goodbye," Rihanna's faux-imitation "Kiss From A Rose." The possible club joint "Break It Off" features an indifferent Sean Paul shouting random lyric over an overly digitalized beat. Why did Rihanna feel inclined to include to remix "If It's Lovin' That You Want"? For some reason, I think a Casio piano and midi samples were a major part of the production. The worst track on this album (though it is debatable) is coincidentally Rihanna's next single "Unfaithful." The lyrics "I feel it in the air/ as I'm doing my hair" should tell all without me having to point out the whiny vocals or the overdramatic piano and simulated violins. Or maybe the worst three minutes of my life were spent listening to "A Million Miles Away," which features a piano and guitar duet (as many other songs do). The difference here is that this song would have been a real power ballad if it hadn't been for the fact that Rihanna was singing it. Her vocals wreak havoc upon this poor defenseless song.
Reggae was a major production tool with Rihanna's debut CD. However, every single attempt at reggae on this album fails. "Dem Haters" is just boring. Rihanna attempts a bit of slow ska on "Selfish Girl" and "Crazy Little Thing." Attempts. Both songs sound like futile versions of No Doubt's "Underneath It All," lacking an energetic horn line (as well as energy altogether), not to mention actual instruments, and pleasing vocal harmonies.
After all of that harping, decent songs (though few) do exist on A Girl Like Me. "Kisses Don't Lie" is a relaxing flashback to Music of the Sun with its reggae influence and bright chorus. Formidable bass supports the amiable acoustic guitar and reminiscent Rihanna's nostalgic tone in "We Ride." A luscious flute fits compactly into the aforesaid musical formula during "P.S. (I'm Still Not Over You)."
So, what did I learn from wasting my time on A Girl Like Me? Rihanna's can't sing, write lyrics, and doesn't know what a good song sounds like since she has turned the art of making music into an unimaginative color-by-number portrait. I have also learned that I would never want anything to do with a girl like Rihanna ever again.
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