• Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Jul 10, 2012
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  1. Jan 28, 2016
    10
    ARRUMA ESSA NOTA 57 AGORA ESSE ALBUM É UM HINÁRIO E QUEM NAO GOSTOU PODE PEGAR UMA TESOURA ENFERRUJADA E SE MATAR ESSE FOI FEITO POR DEUS AKA MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS
  2. Aug 24, 2012
    10
    This is my 2nd favorite album of all time (behind The Family Jewels)
    It took me a while to warm up to this album (as it did with the family jewels) but now that I've gotten used to them I absolutely love them! You should buy this album and find Living Dead, Buy the Stars, Lonely Hearts Club and Scab and Plaster, because they are also fantastic. Just give this album a chance and listen to
    This is my 2nd favorite album of all time (behind The Family Jewels)
    It took me a while to warm up to this album (as it did with the family jewels) but now that I've gotten used to them I absolutely love them! You should buy this album and find Living Dead, Buy the Stars, Lonely Hearts Club and Scab and Plaster, because they are also fantastic. Just give this album a chance and listen to every song at least 3 times, then you will LOVE it. If you must, only get Bubblegum **** Lies, Homewrecker, Starring Role, How to be a Heartbreaker, and Fear and Loathing. Primadonna is her most popular song, and probably to easiest to like, but not my personal favorite
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  3. Nov 4, 2012
    7
    Fazer um álbum conceitual hoje em dia é extremamente complicado devido a fatores mercadológicos. Fazer um álbum conceitual eletropop é ainda mais difícil. Numa época onde a maioria das músicas não passam de "vamos dançar a noite inteira" como assunto e batidas feitas apenas para bombar nas paradas, ter espaço paraFazer um álbum conceitual hoje em dia é extremamente complicado devido a fatores mercadológicos. Fazer um álbum conceitual eletropop é ainda mais difícil. Numa época onde a maioria das músicas não passam de "vamos dançar a noite inteira" como assunto e batidas feitas apenas para bombar nas paradas, ter espaço para criar composições que vão além de tudo isso é de tirar o chapéu. Então, já podemos esperar algo interessante do álbum Electra Heart da galesa Marina & The Diamond. Nem que o resultado final seja irregular.

    O segundo trabalho dela é a história da glória e queda da "personagem" Electra Heart. Misturando influências do mundo pop que vão desde Madonna até Pet Shop Boys em uma moldura de "tragédia pop-grega". Devido a isso o álbum embarca em um tom sombrio e dramático onde ela usa bastante de cinismo, humor negro e uma pitada da sadismo calculado. Apesar de trabalho com nomes do pop comercial atual como Dr. Luke, Sategate e o DJ Diplo, ela dá espaço para produtores que a ajudou a lançar seu primeiro álbum, The Family Jewels em 2010. Do começo ao fim, Electra Heart é um trabalho impressionante se tratando de arranjos. Cada música tem sua grandiosidade própria e soa elegantemente original. Indo na contramão do "tradicional", Marina tem uma poderosa voz que necessita de quase nada para mostrar a que veio. Os efeitos vocais são utilizados de maneira inteligente deixando a voz dela brilhar naturalmente. O grande problema é como a "história" de Electra. Entre composições inspiradíssimas cheias de sarcasmos, o álbum tem várias letras fracas artisticamente falando. Faltou para certas músicas uma pegada mais refinada e, em algumas, mais inteligente. Esses momentos fazem o resultado do álbum cair levando junto a ótima produção envolta delas. E devo dizer que é uma pena, pois quando ela acerta é de aplaudir de pé. A genial Homewrecker (uma das melhores músicas do ano até agora) em estilo fala/canta uma Marina que não tem medo admitir que é uma "destruidora de lares" que não acredita no amor. Fazendo uma aberta e avassaladora crítíca ao mundo dos ídolos pop na genial Teen Idle. Outros bons momentos estão no single Primadonna (resenha a seguir), a triste Starring Role e na dark Valley of the Dolls. Já os momentos fracos concentram em Lies, Power & Control e chatinha Hypocrates que destoa do resto do álbum. O resultado é irregular, mas é louvável ver alguém fazendo algo diferente.
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  4. Feb 7, 2014
    7
    The moral of the story is that though it is nice to have an expensive production team, oodles of marketing appeal and great lyrics, one should really examine that all three things can actual co-exist to make something magical as opposed to something unmemorable. That being said, this album is far from terrible, but overall is a grand disappointment when relating it what was to Marina’sThe moral of the story is that though it is nice to have an expensive production team, oodles of marketing appeal and great lyrics, one should really examine that all three things can actual co-exist to make something magical as opposed to something unmemorable. That being said, this album is far from terrible, but overall is a grand disappointment when relating it what was to Marina’s near perfect debut album, 2009’s 'The Family Jewels'. Expand
  5. Aug 28, 2014
    10
    This is one of the best albums I've ever listened. There aren't even one song that I don't like, Marina's sarcasm is incredible and she knows well how to do great songs. Why the **** is it rated only 57? People don't understand art.
  6. Oct 15, 2014
    10
    Não há sentido na nota de críticos neste álbum.
    O álbum é uma mistura perfeita dos estereótipos empregnados na sociedade (em mulheres)
    Marina soube misturar várias coisas e transforma-lo em álbum que conecta coisas do dia-a-dia, mas mulheres de nosso cotidiano, Donas de Casa, Destruídora de Lares entre outras. Além dos vocais estarem impecáveis com um toque de ópera em voz grave em suas
    Não há sentido na nota de críticos neste álbum.
    O álbum é uma mistura perfeita dos estereótipos empregnados na sociedade (em mulheres)
    Marina soube misturar várias coisas e transforma-lo em álbum que conecta coisas do dia-a-dia, mas mulheres de nosso cotidiano, Donas de Casa, Destruídora de Lares entre outras.
    Além dos vocais estarem impecáveis com um toque de ópera em voz grave em suas músicas, as tornando únicas.
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  7. Jun 22, 2016
    10
    I REALLY DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE ALBUM HAS 57 AS SCORE, is a really good record, Marina's great voice plus the deep lyrics, make perfection together.
  8. Jul 29, 2012
    9
    This is one of the best albums for 2012. 'Electra Heart' has some great classic pop songs. I really like "Primadonna", "Power & Control", "Homewecker" & "Lies". I really like the acoustic version of "Lies". I hope this album become one of the best-selling albums of 2012. It sells good for a debut artist worldwide with second studio album.
  9. Jun 25, 2014
    7
    Electra Heart is full of hooks and some high lyrical points. However, some songs feel like they were thrown together compared to others. Some moments are great both musically with songs like "Primadonna", "Lies", "Homewrecker", "State of Dreaming" and "Sex Yeah!" But honestly, this album is a bit of a disappointment compared to The Family Jewels.
  10. May 22, 2013
    10
    About a year ago I first heard Primadonna, and now I've become a fully-fledged Diamond. This album is easily my favourite of the two, and arguably my favourite album. The lyrics painting all too relatable pictures, of obsession with fame, social anxiety and gender wars in romance alongside a reasonably well deserified tone and sound of the backing music make this album quite the treat.
  11. Apr 12, 2013
    10
    Electra Heart is an excessively underrated album, and those who have taken the time to learn the album, listen to the lyrics and look past the brilliant (but considered generic and tacky) production have learned that it's a fantastic album. Every song has meaning and carefully crafted lyrics, and while the production is seemingly basic and flat, if you listen to it properly and line it upElectra Heart is an excessively underrated album, and those who have taken the time to learn the album, listen to the lyrics and look past the brilliant (but considered generic and tacky) production have learned that it's a fantastic album. Every song has meaning and carefully crafted lyrics, and while the production is seemingly basic and flat, if you listen to it properly and line it up with the lyrics then they compliment each other almost masterfully.

    It's an album anyone would enjoy, but like an Eternal Sunshine.../Cloud Atlas style film it baffles the simple minded who aren't willing to TRY and understand it, and shines for those that pay attention.
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  12. Jun 23, 2013
    9
    What is so wrong with this album that the critics give it a 57? i just don't get it. Well then again most of the time i just don't agree with the critics and i think the fans should speak for themselves.
  13. Oct 28, 2013
    10
    Pop music the way it should be. Shedding a new light on what we do or don't stand for. Meaningful lyrics with extremely catchy melody's. A must have for all types of people. It can make you cry at the same time as making you want to dance all night.
  14. Nov 14, 2013
    9
    One of my favorite albums! Eventhough "love" is an album theme we use to see everywhere, she knows how to make it original! Well Done Marina! Se agapame!!
  15. May 10, 2014
    9
    Marina did a very good job telling the story of a woman who posed as a homewrecker, a suburban girl, and a teen idol. But I hate State of Dreaming. It hurts my ears.
  16. Jun 26, 2014
    9
    I met Marina at The Family Jewels, her first album. And there was a drastic change in her, not only in the hair, as well as in his music. I love love pop and alternative, so I knew it was going to love. Right? Right I was! Marina creates a character named Electra Heart which represents all the archetypes of the American women: Primadonna, Teen Idle, Homewrecker and Su-Barbie-A. All songsI met Marina at The Family Jewels, her first album. And there was a drastic change in her, not only in the hair, as well as in his music. I love love pop and alternative, so I knew it was going to love. Right? Right I was! Marina creates a character named Electra Heart which represents all the archetypes of the American women: Primadonna, Teen Idle, Homewrecker and Su-Barbie-A. All songs have perfect and symbolic compositions, all of them represent one of the archetypes. Marina's voice is still wonderful as ever. Electra Heart is a milestone in my life, for sure. I can't think about a favorite song because I love all, seriously! Expand
  17. Jan 30, 2015
    10
    I have no idea what the critics were thinking on this one, it is Marina at her best, which is amazing. She has catchy hooks you can dance to, but the lyricism is genius. Very strong messages, about life and love. I could listen to only this album for a year and be happy.
  18. Apr 3, 2015
    9
    Whereas The Family Jewels showcased Marina's quirky and spunky side, Electra Heart shows off her sexy femme fatale side. The music is more mainstream pop this time around and slightly more generic, but it's actually executed surprisingly well and the production is incredibly cohesive, which makes for a great listen start to finish. I also commend Marina for having some of the catchiestWhereas The Family Jewels showcased Marina's quirky and spunky side, Electra Heart shows off her sexy femme fatale side. The music is more mainstream pop this time around and slightly more generic, but it's actually executed surprisingly well and the production is incredibly cohesive, which makes for a great listen start to finish. I also commend Marina for having some of the catchiest hooks and beautiful melodies of all the female pop stars I know, even moreso than Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Madonna, to name a few. She is clearly a very smart and talented songwriter, and her unique voice makes her even more of a standout, in my opinion.

    Oh, and by the way, **** the critics. Seriously, I don't understand what's so mediocre about this to warrant a 57. If you're looking for artistic merit, then yeah, you might be disappointed, but if you take this for the fun pop music it is, it's actually quite fantastic. Whatever, they committed the same INJUSTICE against Teenage Dream so I guess I'll just have to get used to it...
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  19. Mar 20, 2015
    10
    Clearly there is something wrong with critics if they give it a 57 rating, when the audience/fans give it a 8.5/10 equivalent to 85/100. Clearly they did not understand the concept and the songs. Every song is meaningful and has a deep meaning. It is so sad how this album got so much hate and bad reviews, when it is lyrically amazing and great songs. I am so disappointed because MarinaClearly there is something wrong with critics if they give it a 57 rating, when the audience/fans give it a 8.5/10 equivalent to 85/100. Clearly they did not understand the concept and the songs. Every song is meaningful and has a deep meaning. It is so sad how this album got so much hate and bad reviews, when it is lyrically amazing and great songs. I am so disappointed because Marina works so hard and has so much pure talent. Expand
  20. Apr 23, 2015
    10
    É claro que EH merecia meu 10, só primadonna e lies acaba com a discografia inteira de Froot.
    Os frutasfã insistem em falar mimimi só porque ele tem mais aceitação em público e charts, vai todo mundo pro inferno
  21. Jun 2, 2015
    8
    8 , só por conta de 3 músicas que n curti8 , só por conta de 3 músicas que n curti .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Expand
  22. Oct 27, 2016
    10
    I love this Album, is so perfect, her voice, her lyrics, her songs, This is one of my favorites albums all time, I love the aesthetic from Marina, and her tragic lyrics.
  23. Sep 23, 2018
    8
    O curioso é que "Electra Heart" teve tudo para ser só mais um álbum de electropop genérico, mas graças às inteligentes, bem trabalhadas e coerentes composições de Marina, este álbum consegue passar diversas mensagens e variadas emoções. Destaques para "Homewrecker", "Starring Ride", "Power & Control", "Living Dead" e "Radioactive".
  24. Jul 13, 2012
    10
    This album is everything a perfect album should be!!! Best Pop Album of 2012 !!! The highlight songs of this album are Primadonna,Starring Role, Homewrecker,Living Dead and Teen Idle. Therr isn't a single filler song in the album. Beautiful imagery and concept, couldn't ask for any better.
  25. May 12, 2013
    10
    Great album. Really nice. Primadonna, How To Be A Heartbreaker and Power and Control are the top 3 tracks from the album. I am glad this album did somewhat well.
  26. Jan 28, 2016
    10
    nunca aceitarei esse album n ter sido aceito por essa bosta de critica do caralho vai tomar no cu quem deu amarelo quem deu verde parabens n fez mais que a obrigacao
  27. Jul 11, 2012
    7
    It's flawed and at times pretentious, but it's the sign of an artist who knows what she wants and has potential for great things. Make sure to download "Buy the Stars", "Lonely Hearts Club", and "Living Dead", three of the best cuts which didn't make the US edition.
  28. Jul 28, 2012
    10
    Honestly This Is The 2nd Best Album Of 2012! (#1 Born To Die, Lana Del Rey) Very Amazing Vocals And Creative Lyrics!
    Marina Gives You Somthing Really Special!
  29. Jul 11, 2012
    9
    Marvelous album. Possibly my favorite of the year. Probably the only pop album I will ever enjoy. I don't usually listen to music in this genre, I'm usually more into rock and punk, but this album first grabbed my attention when i first listened to the acoustic version of her song "Lies" It was so beautiful I made sure to pre-order the album, It didn't disappoint. The songs are fun andMarvelous album. Possibly my favorite of the year. Probably the only pop album I will ever enjoy. I don't usually listen to music in this genre, I'm usually more into rock and punk, but this album first grabbed my attention when i first listened to the acoustic version of her song "Lies" It was so beautiful I made sure to pre-order the album, It didn't disappoint. The songs are fun and catchy but have actual meaning in them and as Marina is listed as the first song writer it makes the songs a lot more special. I'm a sucker for talent, and there's defiantly a lot in this album. My only complaint is it wasn't released with a few great songs. Expand
  30. Dec 17, 2013
    8
    The funny thing here is that Electra Heart had everything to be just another generic electropop album, but Marina to add your intelligent and well-crafted compositions, shows that a singer can make smart electropops songs, unlike Ke$ha and derivatives.
  31. Sep 15, 2016
    10
    ALBUM ICONICO CLIPES ICONICOS SHOWS ICONICOS VOCES DAO 57 O CONCEITO É IMPECAVEL MAS VOCES SAO BURROS NAO SABEM INTERPRETAR NAO ACEITO ESSA INJUSTICA COM A MARINa
  32. Jul 16, 2012
    8
    I just like it . Downloaded amiel sande, missy higgins and foo fighters on the same day but still choose this album. maybe Im missing lilly alllen for the quirky choice. Love the melody in lies though - always catch myself humming it. For the record downloaded it via Samsung.
    good work - keep it up
  33. Dec 16, 2014
    7
    Very nice indie album, Marina's voice is so wonderful, I need more this.
    Highlights: How To Be A Heartbraker and Lies
    Lows: Starring Role and Hypocrates
  34. May 29, 2013
    10
    This album is amazing, very dark and strange but still as good as the family jewels. The album is flawless, all the songs are fantastic, my favorite songs are primadonna, bubblegum and power and control
  35. Mar 10, 2016
    10
    Electra Heart é sem dúvida um dos melhores álbuns da década, o álbum é simplesmente perfeito, desde o instrumental até as letras e os vocais, um conceito incrível, sempre terá uma fase da vida da icônica Electra Heart que você irá se identificar, infelizmente muitos críticos acabaram não entendam o conceito desse álbum incrível, é realmente uma grande injustiça essa nota 57 para o melhorElectra Heart é sem dúvida um dos melhores álbuns da década, o álbum é simplesmente perfeito, desde o instrumental até as letras e os vocais, um conceito incrível, sempre terá uma fase da vida da icônica Electra Heart que você irá se identificar, infelizmente muitos críticos acabaram não entendam o conceito desse álbum incrível, é realmente uma grande injustiça essa nota 57 para o melhor álbum da Marina.
    Electra Heart: Um álbum muito além do pop mainstream.
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  36. Apr 9, 2017
    9
    Personally, I think this album is amazing, great storyline, great vocal (although she use a little too much auto-tune) and you must take many time listening to it then you could really find it amazing and understand perfectly the whole album. What I hate about the album is the way Marina organize the track. I think best songs from the album are: Primadonna, Teen Idle, Valley of the Dolls,Personally, I think this album is amazing, great storyline, great vocal (although she use a little too much auto-tune) and you must take many time listening to it then you could really find it amazing and understand perfectly the whole album. What I hate about the album is the way Marina organize the track. I think best songs from the album are: Primadonna, Teen Idle, Valley of the Dolls, Sex Yeah, Homewrecker, How to be a heart-breaker, Power & Control Expand
  37. Jun 9, 2017
    10
    This album is a travel across the hurt and the bad love, all the songs tell you a story with different point of view after a broken heart, Diamandis had make a spectacular album.
  38. Jul 26, 2012
    8
    I really enjoyed this album. The production feels very modern yet classic. And Marina's operatic vocals are superb. The album is a retro dance-pop opus. Electra Heart contains amazingly catchy. The hooks are very radio-friendly and instantly catch the ear. There are some very quirky beats in this album as well. Electra is not all electronic, though. There are clear trip hop influencesI really enjoyed this album. The production feels very modern yet classic. And Marina's operatic vocals are superb. The album is a retro dance-pop opus. Electra Heart contains amazingly catchy. The hooks are very radio-friendly and instantly catch the ear. There are some very quirky beats in this album as well. Electra is not all electronic, though. There are clear trip hop influences especially in songs Teen Idle and Starring Role. There is a new wave, indie pop feel in the song Hypocrates. And the album's cathcy and lyrically smart album opener, Bubblegum **** feels very glam rock. The album may come off a sophomore effort to push Diamandis into the mainstream world, but the lyrics are actually very smart. It's not some dumb, sexual, brainless album. It is very..well, ballsy. Electra is very well executed. Some tracks come off as woozy, though. Especially in the tracks: Valley of the Dolls and Hypocrates. Also, Electra Heart is packed with cheerleader, school-yard chants and stompers. Most notably in the songs, Bubblegum **** Homewrecker, and How To Be A Heartbreaker. Overall, the album comes off as a smart, easily mainstream, and powerful album packed with some amazing lyrical punch. HIGHLIGHTS: Teen Idle, The State of Dreaming, Bubblegum **** Primadonna, How To Be A Heartbreaker SONGS THAT ARE TO BE SKIPPED: Valley of the Dolls, Sex Yeah Expand
  39. Feb 27, 2016
    9
    9/10 - "Electra Heart manages to balance the ironic and the heartfelt, the quirky and the mainstream, the real and the fake with remarkable aplomb" - BBC Music
  40. Nov 17, 2012
    7
    A strong second album from Marina which clearly indicates how versatile she is as an artist. It's far from perfect, but the imperfections do little to detract from the album's sound. It's clear that Marina - unlike many of her contemporaries - does more than turn up at the studio to record some vocals. She's involved from start-to-finish. If this is anything to go by, Marina has a greatA strong second album from Marina which clearly indicates how versatile she is as an artist. It's far from perfect, but the imperfections do little to detract from the album's sound. It's clear that Marina - unlike many of her contemporaries - does more than turn up at the studio to record some vocals. She's involved from start-to-finish. If this is anything to go by, Marina has a great future ahead of her. A very good album. Collapse
  41. Dec 8, 2012
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There are plenty of songs that define the definition of pop, such as the flawless "Primadonna". But there are also a few songs that seem very mellowed out, i.e., "Fear and Loathing". I just recently listened to this album and I overall believe Marina will crack the US with her pop songs very soon! Expand
  42. Mar 24, 2013
    10
    A Perfect Album! A Pop Soapopera!
  43. Apr 20, 2013
    10
    I had never heard of Marina before i heard Primadonna on Now 82, but i am so glad i did, she is brilliant. The album is dark but very enjoyable, the songs were all great, especially power and control and lies.
  44. May 6, 2013
    9
    The critic had been so bad with Electra Heart. This nearly made me hate the all critic. Electra Heart isn't better than The Family Jewels, but is perfect like it.
  45. Oct 18, 2013
    10
    Marina and the diamonds used the pop in his favor, got together with feeling and deep lyrics with a pop production and accurate.
    Electra heart is an intelligent pop album, cohesive and a great singer behind it.
  46. Nov 2, 2013
    7
    What seems to be based around a self absorbed nutcase, Electra Heart is probably one of the greatest concept albums of all time. Let downs can occur during certain tracks, though a lot of this is to blame on the lacking of material written by Marina Diamandis. The high morale present in the voice of Diamandis is always a good sign whilst listening to Electra Heart.
  47. Oct 15, 2022
    10
    A frete do seu tempo, é óbvio que os críticos na época (2012) não iriam entender tanto intelecto sonoro.
  48. Jul 14, 2017
    9
    This album is so immensely underrated. While not the best pop album of all time, it is easily of the smartest pop album as each song evokes a certain stereotype of women that Marina finds fascinating. The lyrics, like her song's on her other albums, are sharp and catchy and the overall aesthetic of the album is beautifully ironic (in a good way of course). Wonderful album.
  49. Oct 15, 2015
    10
    Electra Heart possuí um conceito enorme, letras boas sem contar os vocais maravilhosos da Marina (Principalmente em faixas como Radioactive,Valley Of The Dolls e Teen Idle) é um álbum bem interessante é muito bem concentrado.
    Sem contar que é meu álbum fave
  50. Sep 19, 2015
    9
    A different direction for Marina proved to be exactly what she needed in order to retain the interest in her. Her own brand of electronic-pop is quirky, yet not off-putting, and highlights that she is able to change her style at the crack of a whip, which in this day and age is something not all artists are able to do, and in this climate is something that has to be done to retain her starA different direction for Marina proved to be exactly what she needed in order to retain the interest in her. Her own brand of electronic-pop is quirky, yet not off-putting, and highlights that she is able to change her style at the crack of a whip, which in this day and age is something not all artists are able to do, and in this climate is something that has to be done to retain her star quality.

    While some may call the album lackluster and generic, I feel that it is refreshing to hear her in a different genre. Highlights of the album include "How To Be A Heartbreaker" and "Lies" while additions such as "Lonely Hearts Club" and "Valley Of The Dolls" offer yet another side of Marina we were yet to see.

    Overall a great package, though I wouldn't personally have her record another album in the genre
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  51. Nov 9, 2015
    7
    ELECTRA ESTÁ MORTA! Segundo álbum da Marina, uma puxada mais pro pop, decadência em Marina? Fez de tudo para hitar nesse álbum, mas só 2 músicas realmente fizeram sucesso. Nem Dr. Luke te ajudou. Mas o disco não é ruim. Cada música é um novo sentimento, cada música se encaixa em um momento da vida do ouvinte (ele querendo ou não).
  52. Nov 24, 2015
    10
    Electra Heart is a really good album, the songs seems like its telling us a history. For sure, one of the best pop albums of 2012!! Songs like Teen Idle, Starring Role, Primadonna and Lies are a masterpiece. Congrats Marina!
  53. Oct 2, 2016
    9
    Electra Heart is a great album! É um hinárioooo, não merece a nota que tem, deveria ser maior! It has a marvelous concept, and a lot of information at the same time, that makes it hard to understand at the start, but the more you listen to it, the more you will understand it. I love this album so much, I can't explain. The concept, the archetypes were very planned and everything was madeElectra Heart is a great album! É um hinárioooo, não merece a nota que tem, deveria ser maior! It has a marvelous concept, and a lot of information at the same time, that makes it hard to understand at the start, but the more you listen to it, the more you will understand it. I love this album so much, I can't explain. The concept, the archetypes were very planned and everything was made so well. Electra Heart, the character, was iconic. And video series, named The Archetypes was great too. They showed the story behind Electra very well. I can't choose a favourite track, they all are perfect Expand
  54. Feb 27, 2016
    8
    In her second album, Marina came like a Pop-Star, someone who cold compete with Teenage Dream by Katy Perry. But theres a difference btween her and them. She uses her music to talk t the masses in a very smart way, showing as Electra is an emotional and problematic women as much Marina critics the alienating, consumist, and fakeness in society today, making the teen public who met herIn her second album, Marina came like a Pop-Star, someone who cold compete with Teenage Dream by Katy Perry. But theres a difference btween her and them. She uses her music to talk t the masses in a very smart way, showing as Electra is an emotional and problematic women as much Marina critics the alienating, consumist, and fakeness in society today, making the teen public who met her through "Primadonna" get a new look of their sense of life. Generic beats and melodies can make yo love or hate this album from a momento to other, or fade through the time, but, althoght Electra Heart is a very confusing album, but it does actually work. Expand
  55. Jun 5, 2016
    8
    In this album Marina embraces Electra Heart as an alter ego and it worked out pretty well. Electronic beats with clever and ironic lyrics make this album even better. She talks about relationships, fame, reputation, mental health, sexism and makes incredible metaphors.
  56. Oct 28, 2016
    10
    Electra Heart album, the Welsh singer Marina and The Diamonds, is an immersion in the life of a character who portrays the different female archetypes Americans. Even with melodies influenced the pop mainstream, she can bring something different and to comic musical industry. nostalgic vocals, Greek image and women's empowerment is only against a set of the entire line followed by ElectraElectra Heart album, the Welsh singer Marina and The Diamonds, is an immersion in the life of a character who portrays the different female archetypes Americans. Even with melodies influenced the pop mainstream, she can bring something different and to comic musical industry. nostalgic vocals, Greek image and women's empowerment is only against a set of the entire line followed by Electra Heart.
    A big point of the album (and that sums up the life 'fabulous') Electra is the "Primadonna" music, while showing the power and the anguish of never being satisfied with all that had won, she always wanted more. Maybe this way we can conclude that the final track "Fear & Loathing" shows a Marina destroyed of this character that tired, but at the same time with the hope that one day the sky may clear up again.
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  57. Jun 22, 2017
    10
    Electra Heart is a great album of quality that few of us know, melodies that included on this disc make me want to cry cry laugh and dance till you drop , I love all the topics that include such unique songs and originals
  58. Jun 30, 2017
    7
    Marina's lyrics and the whole Electra Heart concept are pretty good in this album. The lyrics are sad yet catchy. The only issue is the production. The music and her very pop tunes sound so different from what she did before and Froot. It seems too polished, too fake and really not her. Though the record company made good decisions based on money and profit, that affected the album quality a lot.
  59. Oct 6, 2017
    7
    Songs like Primadonna and Bubblegum **** are responsible for the 7 I gave to this album. These songs are amazing and super catchy but they just don't fit in the concept of Electra Heart, their production and presentation is different from most songs on the album. They ruined the cohesive sound of Electra Heart. If the album consisted of only songs similar to the quality of Lies, Teen Idle,Songs like Primadonna and Bubblegum **** are responsible for the 7 I gave to this album. These songs are amazing and super catchy but they just don't fit in the concept of Electra Heart, their production and presentation is different from most songs on the album. They ruined the cohesive sound of Electra Heart. If the album consisted of only songs similar to the quality of Lies, Teen Idle, Valley of the Dolls... Electra Heart would've been one of the most acclaimed albums of 2012.
    Standout tracks: Fear And Loathing, Teen Idle, Power And Control, Lies and Starring Role.
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  60. Apr 7, 2019
    10
    This album truly shows and represents the 2012-2013 tumblr era. The music is in ways nostalgic and addresses many problems that are even present during current time. Along with the visuals this album will go down as a classic.
  61. Nov 13, 2017
    10
    Este álbum es uno de mis favoritos y creo que merece un porcentaje mucho mas alto, la profundidad con la que Marina canta todas estan canciones es demasiado hermoso tanto que te hace sentir como si estuvieras en el mundo de Electra Heart. En este álbum se puede encontrar canciones para todo momento por eso este álbum lo considero uno de los mejores que he escuchado
  62. Jan 19, 2019
    9
    Started with the song called "Bubblegum B*tch", containing teasing lyrics and melodies, this album praises the beauty, carelessness, energy and suicidal mood, problems, the drama of the youth at the same time - and I adore it! You wanna listen to Electra Heart again and again - living through these golden times of personality.
  63. Mar 7, 2018
    10
    É um ótimoo álbum massssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss ainda prefiro meu FROO-O-O-O-T
  64. Jun 29, 2018
    9
    One of the greatest album, a pop masterpiece. You should listen to this album and try Bubblegum B*tch, Primadonna, Valley Of The Dolls, Power And Control, How To Be A Heartbreaker, The State Of Dreaming, Teen Idle and Radioactive. I told my one friend to listen to this album and now she's a big fan of Godrina. The only one mistake from this album is that Hypocrates was in the standardOne of the greatest album, a pop masterpiece. You should listen to this album and try Bubblegum B*tch, Primadonna, Valley Of The Dolls, Power And Control, How To Be A Heartbreaker, The State Of Dreaming, Teen Idle and Radioactive. I told my one friend to listen to this album and now she's a big fan of Godrina. The only one mistake from this album is that Hypocrates was in the standard version, I don't know but this song just doesn't fit the album although this is a wonderful song. Expand
  65. Jul 20, 2018
    10
    I'ts best-album ,i've hear,,Marina anbolutely genius,so free and talanted,10 no words !
  66. Dec 6, 2018
    10
    Crítica do blog Saga Das Músicas: Se analisarmos de forma metafórica as letras aqui presentes, percebemos que elas falam muito sobre a carreira de Marina. Ter de fingir estar realizada com algo só por conta de ser uma figura midiática. Ser forçada a fazer um álbum pop, quando na verdade tinha outros planos. ‘Electra Heart’ fala muito mais do que podemos perceber em uma primeira ouvida.Crítica do blog Saga Das Músicas: Se analisarmos de forma metafórica as letras aqui presentes, percebemos que elas falam muito sobre a carreira de Marina. Ter de fingir estar realizada com algo só por conta de ser uma figura midiática. Ser forçada a fazer um álbum pop, quando na verdade tinha outros planos. ‘Electra Heart’ fala muito mais do que podemos perceber em uma primeira ouvida. Ainda que não tenha sido um projeto que Marina amou 100%, ela se doou 100% ao projeto e criou uma história bem envolvente, um tanto quanto triste, mas bem inteligente, em meio à música maravilhosas Expand
  67. Aug 10, 2019
    10
    Very catchy electronic album. I love it. Marina always release super album.♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
  68. May 18, 2019
    10
    Este album es totalmente increible, marina creo su propio personaje con problemas y si mas aun con problemas de personalidad, el album no tiene nada de relleno y todas sus canciones siguen un concepto grandioso.
  69. May 19, 2019
    10
    Electra heart tiene una estética muy increíble es un álbum maravilloso con sus canciones pop y electro pop es muy difícil tratar de olvidar esta era
  70. May 20, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uma era impecável, onde as trazem letras que falam de diversos problemas sócias, com uma pegada pop retrô maravilhosa. Expand
  71. Aug 29, 2019
    8
    a good concept,good production,10/10 vocals delivery,good artwork,twisted story and moody vibe,great bangers " power&control & " homewrecker" ,sad ballads "fear and loathing "and catchy timeless tunes you'll never get tired of like " primadonna " and " how to be a heartbreaker".this is how you make a pop record, girls
  72. Feb 10, 2022
    10
    Critics can suck it. Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not done before, unafraid to reference or not reference to put in a blender. Marina´s best work til´ date.
  73. Oct 8, 2019
    9
    I can't believe that critics rated this album so low. It's such an amazing concept album. Some songs may sound too pop or cheesy, like "Bubblegum **** or "Primadonna" but that is the intention. They talk about a ruined woman, who only foucused on fame, men and looking gorgeous, and that starts to fall apart at some point of her life. My personal favorites are: "Power & Control", "TeenI can't believe that critics rated this album so low. It's such an amazing concept album. Some songs may sound too pop or cheesy, like "Bubblegum **** or "Primadonna" but that is the intention. They talk about a ruined woman, who only foucused on fame, men and looking gorgeous, and that starts to fall apart at some point of her life. My personal favorites are: "Power & Control", "Teen Idle" and "Homewrecker". Expand
  74. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    FABULOSA E TOTALMENTE POP, MARINA ASSUME O POSTO DE PRINCESA DO POP UK ❤️❤️♥️♥️
  75. Aug 24, 2021
    10
    Es un álbum espectacular en todo sentido, un álbum adelantado a su epoca, es fascinante, sin skips o canciónes de relleno, sus sonidos y ritmos muy frescos, un concepto muy bonito, sin duda es una biblia
  76. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    her best album, 0 skips bop after bop, a legendary album that gave my life a meaning
  77. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it
  78. Sep 10, 2020
    10
    Muy bueno para su época, letras fuertes y sonidos envolventes. Primadonna tenía todo para ser un hit, la gente no está lista para ver esta obra de arte por desgracia. Un disco muy bueno.
  79. Jun 13, 2021
    10
    one of the most underrated albums I know. This happens because the album has a dark side, a non-strawberry pop, the songs it talks about were strange in its year of release and beautiful futuristic rhythms. Electra Heart is an excellent album, that Lolita Vintage aesthetic is so beautiful. (an album ahead of its time)
  80. Feb 12, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Era obvio que en el año en el que se lanzo ELECTRA HEART eran temas que no eran muy común hablar y mucho menos hacer canciones de esos temas.
    Pero los tiempos avanzaron y ahora podemos apreciar que es un esplendido trabajo, es muy visual y eso hace que por decirlo así podamos "sentir" los sentimientos y las emociones que nos transmite este álbum, que a mi parecer el tan atemporal.
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  81. Jul 6, 2021
    10
    Awesome album. I think everything is good, i can't understand why some people are criticizing it so badly.
  82. Apr 26, 2021
    10
    A modern classic. Electra Heart helps popularise 4th wave feminism by exploring gender identity and subverting the role of women in society. Classic melodies, slick production and a visual journey.
  83. Jun 9, 2021
    10
    Way more mainstream than her other work but songs like Sex Yeah, Starring Role, and Teen Idle among many others prove that Marina is a unique songwritter. Arguably one of the most impactful albums of the decade.
  84. Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Such a masterpiece, from the concept to the execution. Marina really counted a deep story al along of the album, love how she take the archetypes of a non-typical woman.
  85. Jun 25, 2021
    10
    I cannot believe this album has such a low metascore. I mean, I know it’s very controversial, but it’s literally visionary
  86. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. How is this album only a 57? This is by far Marina's best work. Almost every song slaps in this album, as Marina takes on the role of "Electra Heart". Total bangers like Bubblegum *****, Primadonna, Homewrecker, and How to Be a Heartbreaker and meaningful songs like Teen Idle and Lies are what define the album as what it really is. Amazing lyrics and production and I would strongly recommend a listen for those of you that haven't. Expand
  87. Aug 14, 2021
    10
    esse com certeza é o segundo melhor álbum da carreira dela, atrás apenas do recente
  88. Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Realmente marina creo un concepto que realmente podría dar más, las letras realmente se sienten personales y algunas como es clásico de Marina hablan de temas sociales que para 2012 eran difíciles de tocar, realmente los críticos fueron duros con ella, pero eso no quita que ella sido tal vez el álbum más exitoso de Marina hasta el momento.
  89. Aug 1, 2023
    10
    Marina hizo su mejor album con Electra Heart pero el mundo la queria ver como flop no como exito este si fue un album adelantado a su epoca si ahora en 2023 se hubiera publicado seria un exito total las nuevas generaciones buscan cantantes como ella, lana del rey y taylor swift
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 16
  2. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. Jul 16, 2012
    70
    Diamandis is trying to expose the artifice of big-box pop music by using its own voice, and despite the obvious trappings of the concept, she does a fairly respectable job.
  2. 83
    Marina Diamandis rivals Katy Perry for catchy hooks, commands with the swagger of Gwen Stefani, and even comes close to the ethereal vocal exhilaration of Florence Welch.
  3. Q Magazine
    Jun 21, 2012
    40
    Electra Heart sounds high on concept, low on songs. [Jun 2012, p.108]