Electra Heart
by Marina and the Diamonds
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Jul 10, 2012
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 700 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 612 out of 700
  2. Mixed: 41 out of 700
  3. Negative: 47 out of 700

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  1. alexisguti637
    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
  2. JonatasMaia
    Oct 15, 2022
    10
    A frete do seu tempo, é óbvio que os críticos na época (2012) não iriam entender tanto intelecto sonoro.
  3. Sahidelrey
    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.
  4. Teenidle43
    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.
  5. miguelcstb
    Nov 19, 2021
    3
    This album is not very different from her previous record "The family jewels". Even though the melodies improved, the songwriting is still weak and sometimes even weird. And just like in "The family jewels", there are songs in this album that are good, but in this case they're actually good. "Primadonna", "Teen idle", "Valley of the dolls" and "How to be a heartbreaker" are songs that IThis album is not very different from her previous record "The family jewels". Even though the melodies improved, the songwriting is still weak and sometimes even weird. And just like in "The family jewels", there are songs in this album that are good, but in this case they're actually good. "Primadonna", "Teen idle", "Valley of the dolls" and "How to be a heartbreaker" are songs that I will definitely listen to later, the rest... I will just forget about them.… Expand
  6. Cther
    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
  7. leoohmuniz
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    esse com certeza é o segundo melhor álbum da carreira dela, atrás apenas do recente
  8. SandyMusi
    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
  9. Iamgiannhs
    Jul 6, 2021
    10
    Awesome album. I think everything is good, i can't understand why some people are criticizing it so badly.
  10. pisceanjulia
    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
  11. DisturbedCat
    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.
  12. ommm222
    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)
  13. harryioannou23
    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.
  14. JuliusCyrus
    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.
  15. chicoflop13
    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.    … Expand
  16. Lopesito27
    Jan 23, 2021
    6
    Electra Heart feels like an overambitious project no one in Marina's team cared about at all, except for her, which ends up with the album trading a fully-realised version of a very interesting commentary about female standards and their effect on mental health for immature teenage tumblr appeal.
  17. EddyLuv
    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.
  18. potasioxd
    Sep 1, 2020
    5
    sinceramente creo que lo pudo hacer mejor. el concepto es algo complicado de entender y la temática superficial que maneja no es la más adecuada. mis canciones favoritas son power & control y teen idle
  19. lovexfroot
    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
  20. lilymoonavenue
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    her best album, 0 skips bop after bop, a legendary album that gave my life a meaning
  21. Diegobernardino
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    FABULOSA E TOTALMENTE POP, MARINA ASSUME O POSTO DE PRINCESA DO POP UK ❤️❤️♥️♥️
  22. Potasio
    Apr 22, 2020
    6
    encuentro este álbum realmente innecesario. marina pudo hacer cosas mucho, MUCHO mejores, pero parece que este solo lo hizo para rellenar su discografía. el concepto no es bueno. no se entiende bien y como ya lo dije, es innecesario, y las canciones pudieron mejorar :p
    canciones favoritas: teen idle, power & control
    canciones menos favoritas: hypocrates, lies, radioactive
  23. fixtohoran
    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
  24. seniorx
    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
  25. Ultrak
    Aug 10, 2019
    10
    Very catchy electronic album. I love it. Marina always release super album.♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
  26. W4lli
    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
  27. Imyam
    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
  28. BodbyOlwen
    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.
  29. oxmarxrey
    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.
  30. EgorRussia
    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.
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#10 Most Discussed Album of 2012
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#11 Most Shared Album of 2012

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Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. AllMusic
    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.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Jul 3, 2012
    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.
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  3. Q Magazine
    Jun 21, 2012
    40
    Electra Heart sounds high on concept, low on songs. [Jun 2012, p.108]
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