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Title: It sampled? Oh no!!!
Review: Okay, "SOS" samples (understatement) Soft Cell's version of "Tainted Love," which was a cover of a song by Gloria Jones. That's nothing new. Rap & Hip/hop sample like crazy. Madonna's "Hung Up" sampled ABBA, and her "Future Lovers" samples Donna Summer. Rihanna hasn't invited something new here. In honesty, I prefer her vocals (and possibly, lyrics) to Soft Cell's lyrics and vocals. Seldom does a remake (or sample) outdo the original, but let's face it: Soft Cell's hit wasn't a hit from the vocals, but the track. Catchy, catchy, catchy. My disappointment with Rihanna's CD is that the single isn't at all representative of the album - meaning, if you buy the album hoping to hear more songs with the sass and spirit of "SOS," you'll be disappointed. On future efforts, Rihanna should go for the dance floor - it seems to like her.
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