Free Dimensional - Diamond Rings
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65 out of 100

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7.5 out of 10

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  • Summary: The second electro-pop album from John O'Regan as Diamond Rings was co-produced with Damian Taylor.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Magnet
    Dec 4, 2012
    80
    He sparkles on his own. [No. 93, p.53]
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  2. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Nov 7, 2012
    80
    It's the fact that the album emerges from these lacunae, between mainstream electro-pop and DIY indie, between declaration and uncertainty, between contemporary knowingness and a complete lack of irony, that imparts its own imperfect je ne sais quoi--and, paradoxically, the hooks don't hurt.
  3. NOW Magazine
    Nov 15, 2012
    60
    The production is much bigger, and his songwriting more assertive and hook-heavy. Unfortunately, the awkward charm and intimacy of his early efforts are missed.
  4. Under The Radar
    Oct 24, 2012
    35
    If this somehow still manages to be the kind of thing that'll get you out on the dance floor, you still have to survive instrumentals that plod rather than thrill, songs that meander rather than aim, and a slew of lazy sing-speech.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
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  1. juniorcitizen
    9
    fantastic indie-pop follow up to his debut album. love so many different tracks, always hard to pick a favorite but Runaway Love and Day & Night stand out lately.… Expand
  2. Ipodee78
    8
    Yes, Free Dimensional is a whole lot more polished and well produced than Special Affections. It is still very fun and at some points, even introspective. Diamond Rings may at times, sing with less vulnerability and emotions but the tunes are hook-laden and produced with an eighties touch. Lyrically, the album is not as deep as Special Affections and at times, quite comical - one two, love you, three four five love you more... While I was not too sure about his rapping on two songs, it was nonetheless brave attempts. Enjoy this and not get so serious.… Collapse

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