What does The Family Jewels sound like?

An eclectic mix of dance-pop and synth melodies layered with whimsical, introspective lyrics. Rooted in indie pop and new wave. Start with "Are You Satisfied?".

Is The Family Jewels a good place to start with Marina Diamandis?

Yes, The Family Jewels is recommended as a starting point for new Marina Diamandis listeners. An eclectic mix of dance-pop and synth melodies layered with whimsical, introspective lyrics. Released on February 15, 2010, 'The Family Jewels' marks Marina Diamandis's debut album. At this point in her career, she had gained attention through her early EPs but was still establishing her identity as a pop artist. This album set the stage for her unique blend of theatricality and introspection that would define her subsequent works.

Who is The Family Jewels for?

The Family Jewels works well if you're into short, engaging listening sessions, whimsical, introspective moods and upbeat yet reflective energy.

How many songs are on The Family Jewels?

The Family Jewels has 13 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

The Family Jewels

Marina Diamandis · 2010

45 min · 13 tracks · indie pop · new wave · synth-pop

An eclectic mix of dance-pop and synth melodies layered with whimsical, introspective lyrics.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short, engaging listening sessions
whimsical, introspective moods
upbeat yet reflective energy
dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This debut album established Marina's reputation and garnered significant media attention.
Themes: Hollywood superficiality· self-identity exploration
Career context: Released on February 15, 2010, 'The Family Jewels' marks Marina Diamandis's debut album. At this point in her career, she had gained attention through her early EPs but was still establishing her identity as a pop artist. This album set the stage for her unique blend of theatricality and introspection that would define her subsequent works.
Stylistic neighbors: Grimes· Charli XCX· Robyn
If this clicks, go next to: Electra Heart — Continues the exploration of themes with a more polished pop sound.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Born to Die by Lana Del Rey — Shares a cinematic quality with introspective lyrics reflecting on identity and superficiality.

True Romance by Charli XCX — Combines dance-pop with whimsical themes of self-exploration and youthful exuberance.

Two Suns by Bat for Lashes — Merges eclectic pop sounds with introspective storytelling and explores themes of duality and identity.

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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Are You Satisfied?".

1 Are You Satisfied? Start here 3:21
2 Shampain 3:11
3 I Am Not a Robot 3:35
4 Girls 3:28
5 Mowgli’s Road 3:12
6 Obsessions 3:30
7 Hollywood 3:50
8 The Outsider 3:17
9 Hermit the Frog 3:35
10 Oh No! 3:02
11 Rootless 3:28
12 Numb 4:16
13 Guilty 3:41

What to play next

This album is considered a Breakthrough in Marina Diamandis's catalog. This debut album established Marina's reputation and garnered significant media attention.

Listen next

Electra Heart

2012

Continues the exploration of themes with a more polished pop sound.

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The American Jewels EP

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