A lot may have changed in the music industry, but a strong single is still the best way to force a breakthrough quickly. Mika sings in the super-infectious Grace Kelly with a lot of self-irony about how he changed his image many times, desperately following all the advice of the people in the industry. It was only when he incorporated 'a little Freddie' into his music - and by Freddie he obviously
… means Freddie Mercury - things got started. His debut single shot to the top of the UK charts. Just as easily you could mention names like Elton John, Scissor Sisters, Bee Gees and Sparks when describing the music on Mika's debut, which features ten shamelessly catchy pop tunes. Mika couldn't have come up with a better album title. He does write songs like comics: funny, easily digestible and very entertaining. (MS)more
