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Overpowered's bubbling, sensual, and soulful glitterball gems effortlessly tap into the perennial glory of feeling lost and lonely at the disco at the end of the world.
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While the commercial potential of her new album may be up for debate, as a showcase for Rosin Murphy’s talent, Overpowered is an enormous success.
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She's melded the two sides of her history much more seamlessly; four-to-the-floor pop belters mix with touches of electronic and lyrical darkness to make one of the pop albums of the year.
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This is an album that exceeds expectations and is unlikely to disappoint those who do bother to listen to it.
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In a year of low-stakes disappointment for European pop, Overpowered is a triumph.
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MojoThe joyous next single, 'Let Me know,' along with dark gems such as 'Primitive' and 'Movie Star,' make this close to a modern synth-pop classic. [Nov 2007, p.90]
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Q MagazineCrucially, her songwriting has deepened and matured. [Nov 2007, p.146]
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UncutThe result is a delight. [Nov 2007, p.115]
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Overpowered is both impressive and incredibly fun, but fun in a way that "Ruby Blue" wasn't: you don't have to think here.
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Overpowered is a silvery mirrorball of a record that perfectly illuminates the neon heart of Saturday night.
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Not once does Overpowered really drag its feet, but it never truly impacts with the might one could possibly expect from an artist with such a fine pedigree.
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The result is a thoroughly modern pop album that will best appeal to ageing clubbers.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 58 out of 69
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Mixed: 0 out of 69
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Negative: 11 out of 69
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Aug 21, 2011
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Apr 13, 2013I think this album is brilliant,
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Aug 1, 2019the best album of Roisin Murphy in my opinión, sounds futuristic fun and emotional.