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10.0
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Independent on Sunday
A debut album of subtle, mature, intelligent electronic pop
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9.1
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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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9.0
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No Ripcord
The pop record of 2011
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9.0
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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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8.5
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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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8.2
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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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8.1
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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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8.0
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The Irish Times
Her debut album showcases a talented singer with a great ear for proper pop hooks
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8.0
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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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8.0
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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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8.0
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8.0 |
Q
She establishes herself as the freshest voice on the dancefloor. Print edition only
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8.0
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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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8.0
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NME
The pop debut of the year
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8.0
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Drowned In Sound
A sterling debut album
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8.0
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Evening Standard
Dance music has discovered a new star
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7.0
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DIY
A mighty prospect, as proven by these twelve tracks
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7.0
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The Quietus
An artist confident and willing enough to test and execute a diverse range of different sounds
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7.0
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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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7.0
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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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7.0
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Rolling Stone
A dozen first-person club-life stories packed with tons of relatable detail
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6.0
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The Scotsman
Intelligent fusion of pop melody and state-of-the-art beats
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6.0
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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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6.0
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Daily Telegraph
Efficient, likeable, club-friendly pop
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6.0
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6.0 |
Mojo
An enjoyable lightweight pop album. Print edition only
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4.0
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4.0 |
Uncut
Swiftly degenerates into faceless Top Shop dance-pop filler. Print edition only
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