Life In Cartoon Motion
by Mika

Life In Cartoon Motion by Mika
Year: 2007
Release date: 2007-02-05
Overall rank: 3,304th   Overall chart history
Average Rating: 
64/100 (from 163 votes)
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Accolades:
Award Top albums of 2007 (61st)
Award Top albums of the 2000s (566th)
Award Best albums of all time (3,304th)

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Life In Cartoon Motion is ranked as the best album by Mika.

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Life In Cartoon Motion
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Overall rank: 3,304th | 2000s rank: 566th | 2007 rank: 61st

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Average Rating: 
64/100 (from 163 votes)
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3 days ago darksydofthetoon  Ratings distribution  1100/100
 
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03/25/2026 21:16 snailmail500  Ratings distribution  25682/100
 
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03/13/2026 14:23 Leginlists  Ratings distribution  3,29282/100
 
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11/27/2025 07:22 Exist-en-ciel  Ratings distribution  9,29370/100
 
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08/25/2025 22:14 SomethingSpecial  Ratings distribution  1,74482/100

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90/100
From 04/05/2025 00:58 | #308323
A masterclass in glam pop. Mika is highly original and engaging. 9/10!
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85/100
From 08/16/2017 17:54 | #196132
One of the best Pop albums I've heard. Too underrated!
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85/100
From 07/29/2015 00:45 | #146656
Toxically saccharine pop, but in the best way possible. Addictive and conducive to toe-tapping.
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60/100
From 02/13/2015 03:07 | #134843
A few listens = fresh and interesting sound. Many listens = good God, this album is annoying.
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Rating:  
80/100
From 11/16/2014 22:33 | #127194
Good pop-rock album. Best 5 songs average is 84/100, so the album gets 85/100. It's a funny sound I like in some way. Best songs are "Relax (Take it easy)" and "Big girl (You are beautiful)" both 90/100, followed by "Grace Kelly" 85/100. Notable is my dislike to "Love today" although it's been the 2nd single release from the album.
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75/100
From 12/26/2013 15:56 | #98819
This album, albeit overproduced, is an infectious, fun and sweet one.
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90/100
From 07/22/2013 19:46 | #82146
This album was huge in Britain, where 'Grace Kelly', 'Love Today' and 'Relax (Take it Easy)' were big hits. Did not deserve the apathy it received in the states. It's worthwhile to pay attention to the British music charts, and this album proves it.
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