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Georgia

Georgia

Georgia

Debut album of electro pop from London-born multi-instrumentalist Georgia Barnes, daughter of Leftfield’s Neil Barnes

ADM rating[?]

7.7

Label
Domino
UK Release date
07/08/2015
US Release date
07/08/2015
  1. 8.5 |   The 405

    Georgia is not only an x-ray of Barnes' emotional core but also a snapshot of the divergent ways in which music in London (not exclusively, but more commonly) is embracing lots of genres and sounds and throwing them together with complete abandon
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  2. 8.0 |   Exclaim

    A distinct piece of electro-pop that deserves close listening
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  3. 8.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    An album that speaks of youth in urban landscapes, and scenarios familiar to anyone who has hung around South London long enough. It's an area that's culturally thriving, and it might have a new hero
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  4. 8.0 |   Q

    There's so much going on here that joining the musical dots is a lengthy journey, but on this evidence Georgia can be special. Print edition only

  5. 8.0 |   God Is In The TV

    This is a journey through the darker, wilder and edgier parts of the pop spectrum
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  6. 8.0 |   The Guardian

    A collision of pop, grime and electronica that shows off MIA-esque magpie tendencies
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  7. 8.0 |   The Observer

    Recorded, produced and played by Barnes, Georgia turns everyday emotions into exotic and enticing vignettes
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  8. 8.0 |   All Music

    Armed with several strong songs, Georgia is an impressive, inventive debut
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  9. 8.0 |   The Independent

    An artful yet unschooled prospect to reckon with
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  10. 8.0 |   PopMatters

    Like other musical omnivores before her, Georgia is distilling the essence of music of the period
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  11. 8.0 |   The Irish Times

    This debut album is gorgeous, full of smart, punky, edgy and very modern pop songs and sounds
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  12. 8.0 |   Mojo

    Forward-thinking global pop-modernism. Print edition only

  13. 8.0 |   No Ripcord

    That willingness to step outside any boundary is what makes Georgia such a promising pop artist
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  14. 8.0 |   The Music

    This sounds like the music aliens dance to
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  15. 7.5 |   Earbuddy

    Electronica has itself an aspiring new voice
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  16. 7.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    With a bit of Knife-y drama and a touch of Missy Elliot flair, the lone songwriter packs a muted wallop
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  17. 7.0 |   Clash

    London has a vital artist that proudly represents its heterogeneous nature
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  18. 7.0 |   Loud And Quiet

    It might not be the smoothest musical experience, but ‘Georgia’’s bumps separate it pleasingly from the pack
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  19. 7.0 |   Uncut

    An unpretentious star who is perhaps more vulnerable than she appears. print edition only

  20. 6.0 |   NOW

    For every insistent dance song, there are sparse comedowns like Hold It and You that feel like a splash of cold water against sleep-deprived eyes
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