Matangi (studio album) by M.I.A.
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Matangi is ranked 4th best out of 9 albums by M.I.A. on BestEverAlbums.com.
The best album by M.I.A. is Kala which is ranked number 835 in the list of all-time albums with a total rank score of 2,111.
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The tracks on this album have an average rating of 76 out of 100 (all tracks have been rated).
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Album ratings | Avg. album rating |
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65/100  | 4 days ago |  paladisiac | | 65/100 |
40/100 | 11/04/2023 19:39 | RemainInLight | | 35/100 |
80/100 | 10/24/2023 23:33 | PapaShiz86 | | 79/100 |
75/100 | 05/27/2023 22:12 | juanr1096 | | 78/100 |
60/100 | 03/10/2023 13:54 |  MW19704U | | 59/100 |
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This album has a Bayesian average rating of 73.4/100, a mean average of 72.5/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 73.5/100. The standard deviation for this album is 13.7.
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buzzdainer 12/02/2017 20:41
This album takes its name from the Hindu goddess Matangi, and it draws from a range of musical styles and influences that can at times be bewildering. Overall, though, I think M.I.A.'s various digital experiments and cross-cultural references result in a surprisingly coherent and successful body of work. The lead single, "Bad Girls," is an obvious high point; the ostensibly haughty delivery is perfectly suited for its subject matter, and M.I.A.'s commitment to female empowerment is made perfectly clear in the video for the song, which was shot in Ouarzazate, Morocco, in solidarity with the women-to-drive movement. An important record that is both universal and very much of its historical moment.
It's definitely a worthwhile listen, but I'm not convinced that it's as great as any of its predecessors. "Matangi" is practically as chaotic as its highly underrated predecessor "MAYA", but it lacks the diverse, sonic innovation of that album. It also lacks the fascinating political subtext of Arular/Kala, making the record feel a bit like a half-baked product.
However, there are a hell of a lot of bangers (example: brilliant lead single "Bad Girls"), most of which marry hardcore dance, chaotic beats, eastern influences & hindu culture. The summation of all of these makes for a very unique album, and is certainly interesting enough to keep the whole thing from sounding tedious, despite it being slightly overlong.
best album from m.i.a. the writting and the production is better than the others, and the overall concept is fantastic
This thing is all over "Best of 2013" lists in music magazines. For me "Matangi" is a bit flat & undeserving of that sort of attention. It seems like a step back from "Maya". "Bad Girls" is clearly the knockout single here. "Bring the Noise" & "aTENTion" are also worth hearing. This doesn't truly break any new ground OR inspire repeat listens. It's probably not worth your time if you're not a fan already.
Necharsian 11/28/2013 21:17
Dark and sexy you better believe this is one of the best of the year
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