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The Family Jewels

Marina and the DiamondsAudio CD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)

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Pop is cooler than it has ever been. No revelations there. Somewhat ironic perhaps though that the jewel in this new crown of credibility gut-laughs in the face of any notion of 'cool'. Marina (And The Diamonds) Diamandis is living, breathing, belting, vogue-ing proof of the unfathomable possibilities contained within organic pop in 2010. "I really couldn't give a damn whether ... Read more in Amazon's Marina and the Diamonds Store

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  • Audio CD (May 25, 2010)
  • Original Release Date: 2010
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Atlantic
  • ASIN: B003HARV98
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #559 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Are You Satisfied?
2. Shampain
3. I Am Not a Robot
4. Girls
5. Mowgli's Road
6. Obsessions
7. Hollywood
8. The Outsider
9. Guilty
10. Hermit The Frog
11. Oh No!
12. Seventeen
13. Numb

Editorial Reviews

Highlighted by the UK Top 20 hit single, 'Hollywood,' 'THE FAMILY JEWELS' is proving an early contender for 2010's most distinctive debut. Songs like the dramatic 'Oh No!' (produced by Greg Kurstin of The Bird And The Bee), 'Obsessions' and the boldly ambitious 'Mowgli's Road' see Marina gleefully melding the theatrically lavish vocal and orchestral flourishes of Kate Bush with the wonderful pop eccentricity of everyone from Sparks to the Scissor Sisters. 'Astonishing,' declared NME of 'THE FAMILY JEWELS' in its nine-out-of-10 rave. 'Raining down on the ears like an explosion of sonic confetti, ('Hollywood') boasts a chorus so killer it should probably be investigated by the police.' The Times' Pete Paphides awarded the album four-out-of-five stars, praising it for 'parachuting you into the world of a singer who wants your attention but hates compartmentalization.' The Telegraph decreed 'THE FAMILY JEWELS' an 'arch, clever debut,' hailing Marina for having 'a larger-than-life quality, coming on like a drama queen using her personal neuroses as a prism through which to view the world.'

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.8 out of 5 stars
The lyrics are fun & quirky and I like her voice. A. Charlton  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
I can't wait to see her in concert someday. katrina dawn miller  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious.... May 27, 2010
Format:MP3 Music
I haven't enjoyed a cd this much since Florence and the Machine's "Lungs" from last year. Marina Diamandis is like a mixture of Regina Spektor, Kate Nash, and Santigold with dare I say it, a little Katy Perry attitude thrown in. But make no mistake, Marina has her own distinct voice and unique interpretation on a genre that is starting to gain in popularity. Marina has till this point received virtually zero recognition in the States, and I sincerely hope with this lp people everywhere will gain an appreciation for this wildly talented artist.

If I had to describe this album in one word-it would simply be fun. From the catchy, intelligent lyrics to the sic beats with an underlying dance vibe, this is an album that will make you smile and probably tap your feet to as well. I really appreciate the inclusion of several different instruments into the music as well, making the music just as intricate and entertaining as her lyrics. The actual music is pretty diverse as well with bubblegum pop, punk, disco glam, and cabaret all making appearances, though all of it falling firmly in the adult pop category. Despite the range of different musical styles, the cd is extremely cohesive in large part to the upbeat tone that pervades every track even the intense emotional tracks like "The Outsider" and "I Am Not a Robot."

Marina has a very interesting voice quality that I suspect could get on some people's nerves especially when she purposefully sings odd lower notes sometimes. However, I love it. I think it's just the right amount of different but still accessible and not too weird. In general though, while not broadway material, it's pleasant and powerful with a tremendous amount of delicious attitude.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Marina deserves to be huge May 27, 2010
Format:Audio CD
Hollywood is one of the catchiest and best songs of 2010. On the strength of that song alone I imported the album from the UK and it is awesome. The only thing that puzzles me has been the singles choices so far. I Am Not A Robot, Mowgli's Road and Oh No are fine songs but for me there are some tracks that I'd have thought would have made much better single choices - Are You Satisfied, The Outsider and, especially, Hermit the Frog. I take four teenage girls carpool to school every day (pity me) and they usually despise my music choices. Marina is the one artist we (nearly) all enjoy. Hermit the Frog could be a massive hit record if they are a representative sample of teen musical tastes today!

There's no one else quite like Marina. Very catchy and upbeat songs indeed and a unique voice. Somehow on Shampain she sounds just like the ABBA girls in the chorus.

Hope to see her in the US in concert before she gets too popular.
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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Sophomoric, But Promising March 10, 2010
Format:Audio CD
Many people will probably dismiss this album after hearing a track or two. Honestly, I wouldn't blame them, but it would be a shame.

Half the lyrics are deeply-felt and earnest but slightly-comical, like those of generations of college sophomores who think they're the first to experience an intellectual and moral awakening. (Think Avril Lavigne without the attitude or Bono without the poetry.) The other half are mostly just banal. Even the worst songs have the occasional clever turn of phrase, though: "I'm obsessed with the mess that's America" (from Hollywood) has been running through my brain all week. And, in her own defense, Diamandis would probably say (as in I Am Not a Robot) "better to be hated than loved, loved, loved for what you're not".

The music is also in some ways simply standard pop fare, right down to a very hot mix presumably designed to compete with the over-processed garbage that currently infests the airwaves. But at least the elements stuffed into that mix are tasty, from some clever sequencer riffs to an honest-to-goodness string section. In fact, at times the production rises to the level of something between Imogen Heap and one of the better synth-happy 80s acts.

Ultimately, Diamandis is, if not wholly original, too quirky to be pigeonholed. Think Lene Lovich meets Tori Amos, with a pinch of Kate Bush and a dash of Feist. The first song I heard from this album was "I Am Not a Robot", and for me it's the most interesting and charming of the 13 tracks on the UK release. (As I write this, the US release is still months away.) It has something of the same flavor as Yael Naďm's New Soul or Feist's com/1234-Feist/dp/B000RPSVIG">1234 (certainly a plus in my book), but I think the reason I like it best is that we actually get to hear Diamandis' voice--and its an interesting voice, worth hearing.

So, buy this album or not, but I'd recommend checking out at least "I Am Not a Robot". And I'm looking forward to hearing what Marina & the Diamonds' does next.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this album September 29, 2010
Format:MP3 Music
I'm not given to gushing, but this album is great. Marina arrives by way of Kate Bush's strangest (and IMHO best) album, The Dreaming. I believe Marina when she says she was unaware of most people she has been compared to, including Kate. She's not copying the sound, after all, but it's the same wellspring of weirdness. She chirps, and on "Mowgli's Road" (my favorite of the lot) she actually cukoos. She wails, and belts out some tunes ("Hollywood"). She makes perfect sense out of seeming contradiction when she pleadingly asked for understanding that "I Am Not a Robot" but on "Oh No!" confesses that she knows exactly why she walks and talks like a machine. I also love "Shampain," even with it's painful misspelling. The music tends towards banged-out chords and big drums, but all quite tuneful and melodic. If the vocals were AutoTuned, it doesn't sound like it. There's real warmth here. All in all, there's a lot to love.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic CD!
Why isn't this band better known? It's a great CD has fantastic songs from beginning to end. Check it out I promise it won't disappoint!
Published 1 day ago by Tori
5.0 out of 5 stars I am in love with this album
After hearing "How to Be a Heartbreaker" and constantly seeing Marina when scrolling through my social media, I decided to check out her debut album. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sakira Del Rosario
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Album!
I love Marina and the diamonds :) I purchased this after falling in love with Electra heart, her latest album. I was very pleased, not a bad track! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Grace Rako
5.0 out of 5 stars Adore Marina
Every single song speaks to me, I love Marina. She writes her own songs & is an amazingly talented person with a happy dance vibe in a lot of her songs. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Anne
5.0 out of 5 stars really good album
a really great album, i love just about every song on it. i couldnt stop listening to it for the longest time
Published 3 months ago by Alys
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous album
Dancy, pop-y, angsty, sad, funny... all describe this album. While I don't think it's quite as accessible as Electra Heart, this is a fantastic album with a lot of great songs. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dolores
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Marina's songs get stuck in your head so! This CD is also good for cleaning. And just like Electra Heart - not one song that is 'not up to snuff.'
Published 3 months ago by Shilo
5.0 out of 5 stars Marina and the Diamons Review
My boyfriend really likes her muisc, and he was so excited when he opened it on Valentine's Day. He absolutely loves it, which in turn means I love it because it makes him happy.
Published 3 months ago by Reid Depowski
5.0 out of 5 stars Big Fan
My daughter has seen Marina and the Diamonds in concert and just loves them. She has their newer album, but this is their first and harder to find. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Marcy D. Baer
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
I just received this CD today and it came with no scratches or bumps or other deformities. It plays like a charm and came in the original packaging, still wrapped in the stupid... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Gabriela
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