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9.0
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NME
The perfect summation of a singer simultaneously wracked with doubt and unfailingly secure ... with a debut this astonishing, we think the time for Marina to stop worrying
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9.0
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Click Music
One minute she's a femme fatale, the next she's a fragile little flower - hints of crazy sprinkled throughout - but it just works. It works because instead of conflict between these personalities, there's beautiful cohesion. The woman's a genius.
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8.0
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Q
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8.0
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The Music Fix
The electro hooks and unique vocals should entice the adventurous but it’s with repeat listens that the album truly comes of age as you realise just how different it is to what else is around
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8.0
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The Irish Times
Diamandis reveals such a playful, interesting approach to song structure that you can only view this album as the opening chapter in a very, very promising career
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8.0
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State
Marina’s produced something distinct, easy to relate to and amazingly assured. Believe the hype
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8.0
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Daily Telegraph
Her arch, clever debut may be too spiky and brash to be really lovable, but, if Marina has her way, you’ll probably find yourself singing along whether you like it or not
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8.0
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Evening Standard
This is straightforward fun music, carefully crafted and delivered with verve and panache
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8.0
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The Times
...starts like a Jackie photo story, parachuting you into the world of a singer who wants your attention but hates compartmentalisation
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8.0
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The Observer
With so many angles, she could well have a sparkling career
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8.0
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God Is In The TV
Whilst The Family Jewels is a sparkling pop triumph, what makes it such vital listening is the shadowy undercurrents that run right through its centre
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7.0
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The Line Of Best Fit
This album represents a definite accomplishment, Marina’s arrival as a mainstay on the scene
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7.0
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music OMH
The Family Jewels isn't the classic debut album that her early singles suggested was on the way, but there's enough promise here to carry her through the hype
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7.0
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The Fly
...the record is hugely entertaining; a joyful romp through quirky pop-ville
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7.0
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Spin
Mall-disco sheen reflects her fascination with the mainstream; new-wave quirks signify her alienation from it
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6.0
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Mojo
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6.0
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Clash
...it’s a frustrating listen. Cherry pick wisely
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6.0
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The Sunday Times
Are You Satisfied?, is another potential hit, but you have to buy into that voice to enjoy the rest
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6.0
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Independent on Sunday
Once or twice she actually thinks outside the box, raising hopes that there's more to her than a Hazel O'Connor meets Alanis Morissette persona. But that will have to wait till album two
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6.0
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Pop Matters
Marina’s vocal delivery and attitude has a tendency to overshadow the music, which is often melodically inventive, but we are rarely given the chance to realise this
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5.0
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Drowned In Sound
The Family Jewels seems to be to be symptomatic of a broader trend at the moment to demand our female artists be both credible and commercial at the expense of achieving anything great in either camp
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5.0
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Rave Magazine
There is some good pop to be found on The Family Jewels if you’re able to get past the over-inflated persona of Diamandis herself
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4.0
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Uncut
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2.0
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The Independent
Tracks such as "Shampain" and "Hermit the Frog" are every bit as annoying as their punning titles, with queasy, prancing piano and synth figures labouring away methodically, Mika-fashion, while she searches unsuccessfully for worthwhile lyrical routes
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