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I entirely bought this upon myself. Not a good idea to listen to a metal album when I famously hate metal.

Performing in orchestras was a huge part of my childhood; a hobby I wish I had maintained. Performing with others always has a magic to it that can't quite be replicated in small-group or solo performances. Seeing that Rosalia had attempted to bring classical crossover to the masses last year, combined with this album's huge critical success, this was a record I was excited - though trepidatious - to explore.

To start on a positive note, I can't fault Rosalia's voice, which ... read more

Oh, nostalgia...
This album is packed to the brim with hits, with its more upbeat tracks being some of the best in Marina's discography. The opening few songs, in particular, are incredibly catchy and dance-able, with an aesthetic to them that would define their era on Tumblr. I find little fault in the first half of the album.

That being said, by the second half (while there are still a few great songs), the formula does begin to feel a little over-done. I mean this in a literal sense; ... read more

I don't often listen to compilation albums, but this is undeniably an essential in The Smiths' catalogue - arguably just as much as their studio albums. Containing so many great songs, as well as interesting versions of album material (John Peel and David Jensen sessions), this is both an excellent catalogue of their singles and a place to find new takes on some of their most beloved material. A wonderful listen.