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Jamaica

No Problem

Debut album of melodic pop from Paris-based duo Antione Hilaire and Flo Lyonnet

ADM rating[?]

6.2

Label
V2 Co-operative
UK Release date
23/08/2010
  1. 8.5 |   FasterLouder

    It would seem as if yet another star has been born from the Parisian fountain of success and with No Problem as a debut, there is surely lots more for us to expect from Jamaica
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  2. 8.0 |   The Guardian

    Each snap on the drums is crisp, the guitars strut and spiral into curlicues and bombastic solos, and every note gleams
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  3. 8.0 |   Mojo

    Print edition only

  4. 7.0 |   NME

    Its frisky, flippant good-time spirit, airy ‘go get ’em’ feel and the instant hum-ability of Antoine Hilaire and Flo Lyonnet’s melodies are an intoxicating combo
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  5. 7.0 |   NME

    Print edition only

  6. 6.0 |   Q

    Print edition only

  7. 6.0 |   The Fly

    A reminder that when the French get summer pop right, it’s totally irresistible
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  8. 6.0 |   Rave Magazine

    Well-executed sunny slices of dance-pop
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  9. 5.5 |   Bowlegs

    This is a dance jumping, tight guitar flexing record; the voice having little control on where these overly inflated tracks might be heading
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  10. 5.2 |   Pitchfork

    Mostly bland, same-sounding songs in serious need of some personality or spark
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  11. 4.0 |   Uncut

    Print edition only

  12. 4.0 |   State

    As enjoyable as the standout tracks on No Problem are, they’re surrounded by disappointing filler: at this stage Jamaica lack the range, and indeed the tunes, to sustain a long-player
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