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- Summary: Wales' Jem Griffiths makes her debut with this 11-track LP, which combines her vocals with downtempo electronica from Jem and collaborator Yoad Nevo, reminding critics of recent albums from Dido and Zero 7.
- Record Label: ATO
- Genre(s): Electronic, Adult Alternative
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 6 out of 9
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Mixed: 3 out of 9
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Negative: 0 out of 9
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The audio equivalent of a warm bubble bath.
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If this record has a problem, it's that it may be too cute for its own good.
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Q MagazineThe joyful whole has a depth and swagger that is as life-enhancing as popular music should be. [Mar 2005, p.100]
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Jem’s deadpan tones sound like a slightly huskier, sluttier Beth Orton, and while nothing quite matches the beguiling "They"... she strikes the odd thimbleful of gold.
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Jem is blessed not only with reedy pipes to rival Beth Orton's but also a sense of sonic humor.
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Overall, Jem's songcraft is only ambitious in relation to a genre often defined by a "blander is better" pleasure principle.
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With melodies like these, Jem could be singing lyrics like "Mentos, fresh and full of life" and you'd still never forget the tune. Indeed, upon closer inspection the words she does sing are not much better than a TV jingle.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 20 out of 23
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Mixed: 1 out of 23
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Negative: 2 out of 23
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JoeS.Jul 4, 2008I try not to use words filppantly, but this is great music.
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JamieKJul 3, 2005I completely love this album! Jem has replaced fellow brit Dido as my new favorite female singer! "Finally Woken" is brilliant! i recommend!
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AlinSDec 10, 2006This album is almost perfect! One of my favourites of all time!
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ChristineRMar 31, 2004
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AlexejMJul 8, 2005Fantastic album! All songs are extremley catchy and worth listening, very solid pop album, probably the best pop album so far!
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ShockMasterFeb 24, 2005
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[Anonymous]Mar 10, 2005Its not like this album is completely devoid of value... no wait... yes it is.
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