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Finally Woken
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 9 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 29 votes
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Album Info
Label: ATO
Release Date: 23 March 2004
Discs: 1 disc
Genre(s): Electronic, Adult Alternative
Summary
Wales' Jem Griffiths makes her debut with this 11-track LP, which combines her vocals with downtempo electronica from Jem and collaborator Yoad Nevo, reminding critics of recent albums from Dido and Zero 7.
Also By This Artist: Down To Earth
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
Q Magazine
The joyful whole has a depth and swagger that is as life-enhancing as popular music should be. [Mar 2005, p.100]
The Guardian
If this record has a problem, it's that it may be too cute for its own good.
Read Full Review >Entertainment Weekly
Though the gently swaying songs… get a bit samey after a while, more often than not she succeeds in mixing the shuffle of languid hip-hop beats with intimate melodies. [26 Mar 2004, p.73]
Dot Music
Jem’s deadpan tones sound like a slightly huskier, sluttier Beth Orton, and while nothing quite matches the beguiling "They"... she strikes the odd thimbleful of gold.
Read Full Review >Rolling Stone
Jem is blessed not only with reedy pipes to rival Beth Orton's but also a sense of sonic humor.
Read Full Review >All Music Guide
Overall, Jem's songcraft is only ambitious in relation to a genre often defined by a "blander is better" pleasure principle.
Read Full Review >Urb
A refreshing batch of summery, carefree downtempo songs. [May 2004, p.85]
PopMatters
With melodies like these, Jem could be singing lyrics like "Mentos, fresh and full of life" and you'd still never forget the tune. Indeed, upon closer inspection the words she does sing are not much better than a TV jingle.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this album is 8.2 (out of 10) based on 29 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Joe S. gave it a10:
I try not to use words filppantly, but this is great music.
Lana M gave it a10:
This is my favorite artist and I love her album
Alin S gave it a10:
This album is almost perfect! One of my favourites of all time!
Roger J gave it a10:
Perfect for driving, the lyrics lull you into the impression you are entering a new world altogether magical. Simply enchanting.
Alexej M gave it a9:
Fantastic album! All songs are extremley catchy and worth listening, very solid pop album, probably the best pop album so far!
Jamie K gave it a10:
I completely love this album! Jem has replaced fellow brit Dido as my new favorite female singer! "Finally Woken" is brilliant! i recommend!
Nicole A gave it a10:
Jem is very, very original, something not seen to often anymore. She uses kind of different sounds and an easy-going style to make a wonderful CD. Missing you is SO sad! It's the only sad one, however.
