Mika – We Are Golden

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’s back, and this time with more Divo power and Broadway lust it seems. The first single off his sophomore debut features the same title as the LP, and includes a full-blown backup chorus.

‘We are Golden’ has quite the catchy tune and the message is nothing but inspirational. However, it just seems like this track would be better suited as part of the soundtrack for a Fame musical spinoff.

If you were a Mika fan before this, then I’m sure you will enjoy ‘We are Golden’.

However, if you didn’t like Mika or were indifferent to his music beforehand, then this track probably won’t win you over.

There are several remixes that have come out, and I will say I prefer almost every single one to the original. My two favorites are the remix and the remix. They take away the Broadway pomp that might turn off some fans.

Verdict: Over the top & show-tune-y, but true to Mika’s style. His message throughout the track is quite noble, and I imagine this to be a good inspirational anthem for the young non-conformists out there.

Click here to listen to “We are Golden” and selected remixes.

[audio=http://pmatunes.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/mika-we-are-golden.mp3,Mika - We Are Golden]

Mika – We Are Golden (Calvin Harris Remix) | mp3
Mika – We Are Golden (Jockers of the Scene ‘Are Not Who You Think They Are’ Remix) | mp3

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Caleb August 1, 2009 at 7:17 pm

catchy tune!

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Izkid August 1, 2009 at 9:34 pm

I liked it, but it doesn’t seem to have longevity for me, I’d probably get bored after the 3rd listen

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Caleb August 1, 2009 at 10:55 pm

i find that to be common with catchy tunes… and then the ones that have to grow on you seem to have more longevity…

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Luis Tovar August 2, 2009 at 12:00 am

that seems to be an appropriate summation of contemporary pop music.

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fffa August 2, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Keso August 2, 2009 at 3:44 pm

Check out the Don Diablo remixes!

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allison August 3, 2009 at 10:17 am

the vid comes out september 7th. but i saw it on a website and all i hv to say is, if u dont like colorful….silliness, dont watch it. i luv mika’s music so i thought the vid was ok. it is mika after all.

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Bo Djogo August 3, 2009 at 6:44 pm

Word. He’s prancing around in his underwear the entire time. Point and case.

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