Froot
by Marina and the Diamonds
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Mar 16, 2015
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. Rolling Stone
    May 4, 2015
    60
    In the end, Diamandis can't quite shape Froot into a coherent vision.
  2. musicOMH.com
    Apr 8, 2015
    60
    Flawed as it may be at times, Froot emerges as Diamandis’ strongest album to date, mainly because it’s the first one that strongly stamps her own personality on proceedings.
  3. Clash Music
    Apr 3, 2015
    60
    Diamandis is using her music to discover who she really is. That said, by the end of Froot, we're still none the wiser.
  5. The Guardian
    Mar 19, 2015
    60
    Marina’s whooping, swooping mannerisms add to the sense of dislocation--but if you allow yourself to be swept into her world, it’s an intriguing place.
  6. Boston Globe
    Mar 17, 2015
    60
    Grand statements about humanity in “Savages” and “Immortal” fall flat, and moments like the three-syllable “di-a-mond” in “Solitaire” mistake quirk for personality. But a few slices of FROOT are exactly ripe enough.
  7. Consequence
    Apr 3, 2015
    58
    Jumping from intense outpours to cheeky pop, it’s an album of songs meant to be cherry-picked and passed on, not listened to as a whole.
  8. Pretty Much Amazing
    Mar 23, 2015
    50
    This is Diamandis’ break-up album in more ways than the romantic sense. She also severs ties with popular expectation, and the end result is regressive rather than revolutionary.

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User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 910 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 827 out of 910
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 910
  3. Negative: 65 out of 910
  1. Froot92
    Mar 16, 2015
    10
    Amazing album, her best so far.. Right now my favourites are Forget, Solitaire and CPMD, but I love all of the songs on Froot. The lyrics areAmazing album, her best so far.. Right now my favourites are Forget, Solitaire and CPMD, but I love all of the songs on Froot. The lyrics are brilliant as well. This could even be the best album of 2015!… Full Review »
  2. thaleslucas
    Mar 17, 2015
    9
    Finally I could hear FROOT!! I was anxious since its leak. First of all, the voice of Marina is extremely beautiful on this album, it seemsFinally I could hear FROOT!! I was anxious since its leak. First of all, the voice of Marina is extremely beautiful on this album, it seems like an angel echoing tones from Heaven.

    "Froot" is a mature album, single, quiet, personal and heavenly. Marina worked in all compositions alone, coproducted with David Kosten and simply brought her best work in a matter of composition. The songs are complex, thoughtful and sometimes a kind of controversial.

    Certainly the peak of the album is "Happy", "Froot" and "I'm a Ruin" (which are the first three tracks), from "Blue" it will gradually losing its strength becoming a little tiring 'cause the instruments are somewhat similar and somewhat homogenics, but still remains great, pretty and so cozy. "Forget", "Can't Pin Me Down" and "Better Than That" are also appreciative and amazing! I really adore these!

    It's worth mentioning the splendid end with "Savages" and "Immortal", both are magnificent and extremely powerful musics, those that make the listener feel in a melodramatic paradise. Simply perfect!

    Anyway ... The album is great, impressive and very well done. It's not an album that deserves unless 80 or 8 notes! However,it has a much more personal sound and calm from Marina, remains a landmark work and close to be perfect. The best of her, no doubt.    … Full Review »
  3. waltermzr
    Mar 16, 2015
    10
    Better than Katy,Madonna,Ariana, and other basics "artist"... Marina writes her own songs, this album is pure GOLD, I'm a ruin is the bestBetter than Katy,Madonna,Ariana, and other basics "artist"... Marina writes her own songs, this album is pure GOLD, I'm a ruin is the best song by far,… Full Review »
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