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On a Mission

Katy B

On a Mission

Debut album of R&B / dubstep from London-born singer-songwriter

ADM rating[?]

7.5

Label
Sony Music
UK Release date
04/04/2011
US Release date
15/03/2011
  1. 10.0 |   Independent on Sunday

    A debut album of subtle, mature, intelligent electronic pop
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  2. 9.1 |   A.V. Club

    Katy B is an exciting new ambassador of fun, dumb music. She proves that “frivolous” doesn’t have to mean “anonymous”
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  3. 9.0 |   No Ripcord

    The pop record of 2011
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  4. 9.0 |   musicOMH

    A genuinely exciting UK urban vocal talent, the like of which we haven't seen in some time...this could well be the sound of the summer
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  5. 8.5 |   BBC

    She’s shining bright and crying out to be taken on as Britain’s new favourite pop star – and if this album is anything to go by, it looks like the stage is set.
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  6. 8.2 |   Beats Per Minute

    Her pop imbued form of garage has enough substance and personality to back her play for something bigger
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  7. 8.1 |   Pitchfork

    What puts On a Mission over the top is Katy's way of expressing herself with emotions that extend past "wooo, druuunk" into more nuanced and detailed relationships with booming systems and the people who flock to them
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  8. 8.0 |   The Irish Times

    Her debut album showcases a talented singer with a great ear for proper pop hooks
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  9. 8.0 |   Slant Magazine

    In less than 10 minutes, On a Mission has already turned out some of the smartest dumb music in years
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  10. 8.0 |   The Digital Fix

    Musically, it’s all over the dance spectrum – dubstep, house and garage influences abound – and the sickening thing for the competition is that she’s good at them all
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  11. 8.0 |   Q

    She establishes herself as the freshest voice on the dancefloor. Print edition only

  12. 8.0 |   The Guardian

    She scrupulously avoids the kind of melismatic over-singing that is the female pop star's usual lot in a post-TV talent show world
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  13. 8.0 |   NME

    The pop debut of the year
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  14. 8.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    A sterling debut album
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  15. 8.0 |   Evening Standard

    Dance music has discovered a new star
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  16. 7.0 |   DIY

    A mighty prospect, as proven by these twelve tracks
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  17. 7.0 |   The Quietus

    An artist confident and willing enough to test and execute a diverse range of different sounds
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  18. 7.0 |   The Observer

    12 solidly built tunes that reflect her love of the euphoric rush of clubbing, of falling in love and the comedowns in their wake
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  19. 7.0 |   PopMatters

    If she is on a mission to prove that pop divas can reign based on true talent rather than sexuality or theatrics, then she has nearly succeeded
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  20. 7.0 |   Rolling Stone

    A dozen first-person club-life stories packed with tons of relatable detail
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  21. 6.0 |   The Scotsman

    Intelligent fusion of pop melody and state-of-the-art beats
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  22. 6.0 |   The Independent

    Her casual observations on club life and love life tumble over each other with a light, mischievous touch that's refreshingly free of grating attitude
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  23. 6.0 |   Daily Telegraph

    Efficient, likeable, club-friendly pop
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  24. 6.0 |   Mojo

    An enjoyable lightweight pop album. Print edition only

  25. 4.0 |   Uncut

    Swiftly degenerates into faceless Top Shop dance-pop filler. Print edition only


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