Electra Heart
by Marina and the Diamonds
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Jul 10, 2012
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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. marcmyworks
    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
  2. longjetty7
    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...    … Expand
  3. RK13
    Jun 6, 2017
    6
    Electra Heart is Diamindis' best album to date, however that does not mean that it is amazing. Bubblegum is a strong opener to the album however the standard of the songs fluctuate throughout the album.
  4. owenrw89
    Dec 11, 2016
    6
    It's actually a very likeable pop album. Catchy to the core, very interesting lyrically and produced by some of the worlds most in-demand producers - it's pretty much everything you wanted from a 2012 pop album. Unlike many, I don't have a problem with the fact that she went for more of a commercial sound. I have a problem with the fact she could have gone even further. If you're going toIt's actually a very likeable pop album. Catchy to the core, very interesting lyrically and produced by some of the worlds most in-demand producers - it's pretty much everything you wanted from a 2012 pop album. Unlike many, I don't have a problem with the fact that she went for more of a commercial sound. I have a problem with the fact she could have gone even further. If you're going to make a mockery based pop album, go all out, go louder, go more insane, get more cheeky. 'The Family Jewels' proved she was more than capable of creating an intelligent album that points out flaws in todays industries. Electra Heart feels a little scared of itself. A little reserved. It's still a passable, modern and fun album though that's very much worth a spin or ten.… Expand
  5. diegonelli
    Sep 13, 2015
    6
    I think this is the worst album of Marina, although I love her. Looks like she was trying to be a mainstream pop artist and she failed :| Songs like 'Bubblegum **** and 'How to be a Heartbreaker' are terrible. Anyways, the album has a good concept and story. I'm 100% sure that american criticians gave it a negative review just because she 'insulted' the american culture.
  6. GagaForGhibli
    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!
  7. JotaBrasil
    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.    … Expand
  8. hornysoul
    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".
  9. NathanCabello
    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
  10. 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
  11. arcanjo
    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
  12. 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
  13. LanaDelRey
    Mar 24, 2013
    10
    A Perfect Album! A Pop Soapopera!
  14. 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.
  15. philosophorse
    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. ScarTissue1990
    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.
  17. Mad-Hatter
    Sep 7, 2015
    0
    Marina can expose any excuse but there isn't a good reason for made this album like she made it. Her voice and the really annoying electronic pop music make a incredibly nasty combination, there are some good lyrics which are ruined with the rest of the song/album. Marina is one of my favorite singers but this is a dissapointment. Fortunately, with "Froot" she changed this horrendousMarina can expose any excuse but there isn't a good reason for made this album like she made it. Her voice and the really annoying electronic pop music make a incredibly nasty combination, there are some good lyrics which are ruined with the rest of the song/album. Marina is one of my favorite singers but this is a dissapointment. Fortunately, with "Froot" she changed this horrendous style. Primadonna girl, yeah, all I ever wanted is ruin my image...… Expand
  18. ultraviolenmilk
    Nov 9, 2014
    4
    Mbushur me melodramë lirik , instrumentale mbajë fle , dhe të thjeshtë nga tema memec , Electra Zemra nuk është asgjë më shumë se ditari studentësh shkollën e mesme . Nëpërmjet këtyre gabimet , disa këngë janë gjysmë të vërteta me përmbajtje .

    4/10
  19. monster-pow
    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
  20. BuySameOldLove
    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
  21. KingdomHeart
    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.
  22. orengue
    Jul 20, 2017
    3
    The somophore album of Marina Diamandis is just so terrible. Mostly the album talks about love, but the thing is that Marina fails on giving a love album based on a concept. Terrible lyrics that can be seen in Primadonna, but aso good ones on Fear and Loathing and Buy the Stars. I cannot appreciate this album because is just not my taste
  23. Mangaeyes
    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
  24. lUcOzAdExx
    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.
  25. 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.
  26. Musicfan09
    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.
  27. WrongKlena
    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.    … Expand
  28. wl8291
    Jul 5, 2015
    6
    Though I am huge fan of the singles from the album, I think that "Electra Heart" falls short of what could have been... apparently "Primadonna" is indeed the diamond in the rough...
  29. James1998
    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.
  30. Marucosan
    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.
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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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