Island Fire - Gemma Ray
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  • Summary: The fourth album for the British pop singer was written while she was sidelined in Australia by Icelandic ash in 2010.

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  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. BBC Music
    May 23, 2012
    80
    Ray is a shining example of creating your own world and inviting the listener in with tunes you can whistle after the first play.
  2. All Music Guide
    Jul 25, 2012
    80
    Island Fire wends its way through a variety of approaches, all of which have her own stamp on them first and foremost.
  3. Mojo
    Apr 19, 2012
    80
    An album packed with thoughtful adventure and mischief. A true gem. [May 2012, p.83]
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  4. Q Magazine
    Apr 25, 2012
    60
    Tasteful as well as gifted. [May 2012, p.105]
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