We Are Born

Sia

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Album Information

Artist: Sia (See All Albums by Sia)
Date Released: Jun 22, 2010
Genre: Rock/Pop, Style: Pop
Label: RCA Records Label
Copyright: (P) 2010 Monkey Puzzle under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited

Total Tracks: 14 Total Length: 50:10

eMusic Review 0

Barry Walters

eMusic Contributor

06.20.10

Transforming herself into a dance-rock quirk-meister

2010 | Label: RCA Records Label

Sia Furler's career trajectory has not exactly been straight and narrow. The Australian-born singer-songwriter's first incarnation was as the sultry featured vocalist with U.K. chill-out duo Zero 7. She entered the homes of millions when her previously overlooked single "Breathe Me" soundtracked the final extraordinary minutes of HBO's Six Feet Under. On 2008's Some People Have Real Problems, she got cozy with the coffee house and wooed the hearts of Norah Jones fans. Then she hooked up romantically with Le Tigre's JD Samson, co-wrote some songs for Christina Aguilera and now, on We Are Born, she transforms herself — with the help of the Bird and the Bee's Greg Kurstin — into a dance-rock quirk-meister.

Sia sings "You've changed for the better" to a formerly randy paramour, but she might as well be describing herself. She's singing more soulfully than ever and, with her most commanding set of songs to date, she's also way more pop. With its jagged, B-52's guitars and funky toy xylophones, "You've Changed" layers enough compelling hooks to power several lesser hits; "Stop Trying" spins a thrilling tune out of the same type of bass-and-drum faux-Motown beat that fueled the Cure's "Close to… read more »

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Sia Forever

MonsterDad

OK - Sia was already one of my favorite vocalists. This record may be her best just for the production values. Lots of interesting instrumentation. And that great, soulful, sexy voice. What more do you want?

Sia's Masterpiece

AngelAlyss

I have been enamored with Sia's voice since the first time I rocked out to Zero 7 back in the day. Her last album was a mix of fantastic and somewhat yawn worthy. I am please she cranked up the knob to 11 for We Are Born. From the opening licks of the title track through the final moments, this album is pound for pound the finest moments in vocal showcasing combined with a soulful pop that will leave you begging for more. If this is the path of Sia's evolution, cannot wait until her next album.

Again and again

jj2565

I have found myself returning to this album for music again and again. Each song proves catchy, interesting, and unique. After having downloaded 5 songs, I just gave in and downloaded the whole album. I wasn't disappointed. This is an album worth taking a chance on.

get this

dbitter

Can't go wrong with Sia. Nobody like her right now. See her live if you can.

WE meaning YOU

kibotheredfox

My suggestion for people who dismiss this album because it is more danceable than her previous works, is to give it another listen. Artists should evolve and switch things up a bit, to keep us on our toes. Just because this this album upbeat, doesn't mean that her songs have any less substance. Her last two albums took us deep down into her healing process while we identified with her every lyric...and now after the personal work she's done its only natural to want to celebrate in life and herself. I get it girl, you just keep on makin' music!!!

I'll run with this. Still...

Godozo

Instead of the songs that build to a crescendo, we get dance numbers. There's an echo of "Death by Chocolate" (the weepy sing-along for those not in the know) in Father, but for the most part the songs seem to aim for the dance floor instead of the heart. Would pick "Some People..." over this album if I had to choose, but this should get repeat play on my iPod.

A Definite Change . . .

funoka

Sort of like Jewel's dance record (0304? -- it was some combination of years). You could also compare it to Liz Phair's early 2000s album, where they go for some sales, after years of good reviews and low sales. That said, I kind of like it -- especially You've Changed.

I'll Pass

EyeToldYouSo

I absolutely loved Some People Have Real Problems...it was brooding, sultry and the album artwork reminds me of that horrifying home video of Anna Nicole Smith. I was pretty excited by this new album but after taking in the snippets,I'll be passing on it. I really only recognize "I'm in Here" (especially the reprise at the end of the album) as the Sia I've come to love. "Oh Father" is close, but it's a cover. I can't say I'm disappointed...I'm probably not Sia's target demographic. Frankly this album is too pop for me. Bluntly, it's too girly. I sincerely hope this album pushes Sia a little further into the mainstream, because a vocal like hers deserves some prime real estate.