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Album: Marina and the Diamonds - 'Electra Heart'
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The lurkers and fake stans looked around here for a link, once they got one or realized one wouldn't be posted, they split. Sigh.
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wow at how dead this is..............................
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So many good times in this thread 
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I'll be more active when my CD actually arrives. 
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I haven't listened, tbh. 
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Where can I listen to the deluxe tracks?
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You know that feeling when you're anticipating an album like crazy, only to feel kinda depressed when it's out and you no longer have that need to listen to it? Possibly due to overplaying the snippets?
The same happened to me with Lana's album but after a while, I learned to enjoy it anew. I know Electra Heart is brilliant and every tune is amazing.My problem is that I like listening to the songs but don't crave to. I'm crazy.
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My (amateur) review:
1. Bubblegum Bitch: From the very beginning, you can hear it’s something that Gwen Stefani would sing, but with more depth. The hook is very, well, hooking and will be engraved in your mind whether you like it or not. It’s very short, it is unfortunate because after the bridge of “I’m gonna be my biggest fan”, you’d expect another verse. Not really with the hype of this song, but still, I like it. 8.5/10
2. Primadonna: I think we’ve all heard this already. I give it an 8.5/10 because to be honest, I’ve grown quite tired of this song. Not because it was released over a month before the album release with that being the only single. But just that while lyrically is Electra Heart, this is the most different of all the album imo.
3. Lies: Am I the only one that likes the studio version better than the acoustic? I mean, yes, it was emotion-ridden, but when you hear the dubstep in the background with your HQ earphones, you’re in heaven. It kind of reminds me of Inside Out by Britney Spears, except with better/deeper lyrics and still quite emotional vocals. However, I prefer the longer sampler version, which is what I use on my iPod. 10/10
4. Homewrecker: When she released this for free, I cannot deny that this song was my JAM until Primadonna was released. The SPOKEN LYRICS, the HOMEWRECKAAAAAAAA chorus, everything about this song was amazing. HOWEVER, that ALSO being said, I do agree with the early reviewers that believed it was the weakest track on the album, even though it’s still amazing. The lyrics are as deep in this song as the rest of the album, and that’s why it gets an 8/10.
5. Starring Role: To be honest, I think the demo that leaked earlier last year WAS the final version, but since it was so early, she revised it. And it seems that she revised it for the better. Ignoring the only immediate difference (“rather walk alone!” backing), I do see a difference in overall production and added strings by the bridge to the end. The lyrics are very somber and it paints a picture of a relationship in which a woman is not loved in by her “love”, yet she believes there’s still hope in it. Beautiful production/lyrics. 10/10
6. The State of Dreaming: When this song leaked, I admit I LOVED it much more compared to Lies. I mean, The Archetypes introduction, the somber vocals, and especially the lyric “I would sell my sorry soul if I could have it all”. While some reviewers do not like this one and believe it’s a “filler”, I think it’s a gorgeous track that makes everyone wish they were in the state of dreaming. I also use the sampler version instead of the album version as The Archetypes beat remains in the entire song instead of cutting before the second verse, giving it a more whimsical feel. However, this song may get boring to some eventually. 9.5/10
7. Power & Control: I have the first, second, and fourth demos, and I just need to say that this song wins for the GREATEST IMPROVEMENT SINCE THE DEMO EVER. I mean, with the original terrible quality and repetitive less-than-great lyrics, I love the new clubby beat Marina gave this. Even though it’s not produced by Swedish House Mafia anymore, it can definitely fool me. I also love the control in vocals on this one too, because she uses different ranges in the bridge, chorus, and verses. I envision a dominatrix video coming from this cus the lyrics, however, that’ll most definitely never happen. However, the verses are somewhat miniscule (non-existent?), so it gets sometimes repetitive. 9.5/10
8. Living Dead: Can I just say that I LOVE THIS SONG? I loved the demo, but the minute I heard the snippet and the changes Marina brought upon this track, I literally got up, and started to disco! I don’t know if I’m the only one that hears the synthy, disco beats? Anywho, it’s great that she kept the lyrics and even added amazing backing vocals cus it was truly all for the benefit of this song. Also, I love this song, cus it’s practically describing my life. 10/10
9. Teen Idle: Part 2 of songs from Electra Heart describing my life. This song is so creepy and mysterious. I love that the actual beat doesn’t even come out until the second verse. And the backing of SUPER SUPER SUPER! I envisioned her hiring a cheerleading team to do that with her, to be quite honest. The lyrics are exceptionally and the vocals are top notch. Perfect way to describe an “idle teen”. 10/10
10. Valley of the Dolls: This is probably my favorite song on the entire album. Because even though the last two related with me the most, this was my most anticipated since I saw the title and before even hearing the snippets. This song makes me want to watch Valley of the Dolls cus it’s that perfect. The ethereal vocals, repetition (including that “OH” after “Born with a void..”), the beat, and not to mention the deep lyrics. This song really sums about the entire album before it’s done (which Fear and Loathing will do) cus it’s talking about all the Archetypes, I believe. 10/10
11. Hypocrates: Not going to lie, this was my least anticipated track on the album. But when I heard the official song, I said to myself “OMG THIS IS THE PERFECT SUMMER SINGLE, SHE’D BETTER NOT RELEASE IT IN SEPTEMBER (again)”. I can’t tell if it’s the suburban wife saying this to her husband or the idle teen to her parents/lover. Either, the lyrics really do tell a story and are better than some of the others (Homewrecker tbh). 9/10
12. Fear and Loathing: This song is probably one of the most perfect things ever. I noticed that I liked the ballads more than the synth single-worthy tracks more. And this is definitely my favorite (VOTD is a close second). Just the lyrics, the vocals, the GRANDMA AT THE END. EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS SONG IS PERFECT. 10/10
Average: 94/100
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Buy The Stars ius so ****ign beautiful
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Originally posted by DownBoy
You know that feeling when you're anticipating an album like crazy, only to feel kinda depressed when it's out and you no longer have that need to listen to it? Possibly due to overplaying the snippets?
The same happened to me with Lana's album but after a while, I learned to enjoy it anew. I know Electra Heart is brilliant and every tune is amazing.My problem is that I like listening to the songs but don't crave to. I'm crazy.
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i get liek that  it happened with nickis album
with lana i only kinda got into her in december so tere wasnt much hype for me
BUT her album is one of my most played ever i love her so much and BTD
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Could someone please take pictures from the Deluxe Edition? Like Back-Cover, booklet, etc.? I'm so dying to see it. Pleaaaase!  |
I took a load of pictures of my copy and put them on my tumblr.
Pictures of the album, the booklet, the art cards, and the writing credits. (:
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No, seriously, were's p!nk
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Buy the stars brings me TFJ teas!! is ****ing beautiful, is my favorite one from the deluxe tracks (talking bout the "new songs") cause Radioactive stills **** on most of music out there!
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Instead of being sixteen, I'm burning up a bible ...........
This song >>>>>>>>>> Life.
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So the tracks I ended up keeping:
Lies
Primadonna
Homewrecker
Hypocrates
Lonely Hearts Club
Radioactive
Sex Yeah
Teen Idle
The State of Dreaming
I'm only a casual fan so yeah. Lyrically, Teen Idle is the best.
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I was hoping that my HMV pre-order would arrive today but it hasn't. Damnit, they're normally reallty good with getting the item the Saturday before release.
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New drawing! 
♡I WANT BLOOD, GUTS AND CHOCOLATE CAKE, I WANNA BE A REAL FAKE♡
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New drawing!
♡I WANT BLOOD, GUTS AND CHOCOLATE CAKE, I WANNA BE A REAL FAKE♡ |
oh wow i love this, so good
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am i the only one that thinks valley of the dolls is really forgetable D:
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