It sounds more like a 4 star review though?
Anyway I hope Primadonna gets her a Top 100 or even Top 50
I can explain this.
It was originally a 4. But because it wasn't written to the editor's standards, the editor put it to a 3.5. I would agree considering I know Ross could have done a lot better and is totally capable. Ross took his time in eventually writing this (he was assigned it like a month ago but had exams and has just been slacking a little) so it sounds kind of rushed. If he initially wrote it when he first heard the album it would have worked out better and the 4 would not have been changed (probably would have been a 4.5).
It was originally a 4. But because it wasn't written to the editor's standards, the editor put it to a 3.5. I would agree considering I know Ross could have done a lot better and is totally capable. Ross took his time in eventually writing this (he was assigned it like a month ago but had exams and has just been slacking a little) so it sounds kind of rushed. If he initially wrote it when he first heard the album it would have worked out better and the 4 would not have been changed (probably would have been a 4.5).
I wholeheartedly agree. For the first time in a month, I took a listen to the album from front to back today and it sounded fresh. I love how it flows. I'm glad Marina already has some ideas for her third album, she deserves to keep going.
She needs to do a few TV appearances for Power & Control. Cmon...
It's a really great song.
I have never gotten the hype for this song. It's good but lacks a punch. I dont think it was a good 2nd Single choice. I would've prefered lies or starring role.
I have never gotten the hype for this song. It's good but lacks a punch. I dont think it was a good 2nd Single choice. I would've prefered lies or starring role.
It has that dark, creepy edge and really smart lyrics. It's definitely more album driven, but I'm glad it at least got a video. I'm sure Lies and Starring Role will eventually be singles.
Hopefully a full setlist & some pics should start cropping up later tonight after the Norwich gig is finished.
Thank God! I love that song.
All I need is a setlist and I'll be sorted until I see her in concert, although I follow enough Marina blogs where I'm bound to see all the pics of the performance, which I'm okay with.
It has that dark, creepy edge and really smart lyrics. It's definitely more album driven, but I'm glad it at least got a video. I'm sure Lies and Starring Role will eventually be singles.
I'm sure the next single will be one of those two!!
1. Homewrecker
2. Oh No!
3. Mowgli's Road
4. Lies
5. I Am Not A Robot
6. Starring Role
7. The State of Dreaming
8. Power & Control
9. Bubblegum Bitch
10. Obsessions
11. Hypocrates
12. Primadonna
13. Shampain
14. Radioactive
15. Teen Idle
16. Fear and Loathing
17. Hollywood
Credit to marina-and-the-diamonds.com
As predicted, no Valley of the Dolls , but she is still doing Shampain, hooray!
No Numb, Living Dead, or Sex Yeah upsets me But there's still a chance for the odd song to change here and there, isn't there? Either way, I'm happy enough just knowing I'll be getting to see her live
Thank you, I've been after that for so long but never knew where to find it.
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We need Primadonna (non acoustic) in the US, tbh. P&C probably won't go for adds in the US until fall. She needs European P&C performances tho.
I think P&C might get skipped in the US with Lies and Starring Role being the next singles there. I think they sound more like the songs that would fit into pop radio.
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The Norwich setlist was:
1. Homewrecker
2. Oh No!
3. Mowgli's Road
4. Lies
5. I Am Not A Robot
6. Starring Role
7. The State of Dreaming
8. Power & Control
9. Bubblegum Bitch
10. Obsessions
11. Hypocrates
12. Primadonna
13. Shampain
14. Radioactive
15. Teen Idle
16. Fear and Loathing
17. Hollywood
Credit to marina-and-the-diamonds.com
As predicted, no Valley of the Dolls , but she is still doing Shampain, hooray!
I really like that setlist, I think its a perfect mix.
I NEED her to perform the deluxe tracks. Lonely Hearts Club is a fan favorite and needs to be seen live. In other news, Primadonna just jumped to 886 on the charts.
why is she playing Mowgli's Road? I've never been a fan. I would much rather have Numb... I'd much rather have Numb than Shampain too. I'd like to have Hermit the Frog as well but that would be asking a bit much I think... I think she is just playing the singles from TFJ which makes sense I guess... But Numb wasn't a single
edit: 10 minutes later Primadonna went from 886 to 878!