September 16, 2008

The Streets, in Translation


British: Allo. It's loik, me mate Moik Skinnah's got a new bit of wuerk, an' it's loik reely reely fun to take a listen to.

American: Mike Sinner, otherwise known as The Streets, dropped his newest album, "Everything is Borrowed" in the UK yesterday. It's fly.


British: No, seeriouslee, it's loik reely sumfin ewlse. Loik he quits the rappin' bit and does loik a whole load of singin'.

American: On the album, Skinner gradually moves away from rapping towards more melodic compositions that feature choruses and sung lyrics.



British: Aftah that last dodgy bit wiv the Easy Livin' business, I was a touch worried, but this is loik reely top notch. I mean, it's probubly not up there wiv A Grand Don't Come For Free or loik Original Poirate Materiew, but it's loik pri-eey feckin' good.

American: Rebounding from a sub-par third album, Skinner captures the energy of Original Pirate Material and A Grand Don't Come For Free, but in a new and upbeat way. Well played, and a pleasant surprise after a mediocre first single.


British: Check it.
American: Check it.

The Streets - Heaven for the Weather

The Streets - On The Flip Of A Coin

The Streets - Everything Is Borrowed

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