Album
The Family Jewels
2009 · Electronic, Rock
15 collectors on Gatefold own this
The Family Jewels is an Alt/Indie album by Marina & The Diamonds, originally released in 2009. On Gatefold: 20 pressings tracked, owned by 15 collectors.
About
Welsh singer/songwriter Marina Diamandis commands the spotlight from the opening track “Are You Satisfied?” onwards, alternately lusting after fame and recoiling from its trappings. Her elastic vocal presence — capable of sweet trills and throaty lows — brings out the feverish elation and biting mockery of her lyrics. Along the way, the ultra-caffeinated grooves of “Girls,” “Oh No!,” “Mowgli’s Road” and “Shampain” grab at the body as well as tease the mind. Beyond the dazzling surface of these tunes, Marina is capable of dissecting twisted relationships (“Obsessions,” “Hermit the Frog”) or tossing off snarky satire (“Hollywood”) with a merciless touch. When not giving herself a pep talk, she is prone to brutal introspection, as “Guilty” shows. “I Am Not a Robot” deserves special praise for its cool shimmer and yearning heart. Taking cues from everyone from Kate Bush to Gwen Stefani and Kate Nash, <i>The Family Jewels</i> ultimately stands on its own thanks to Marina’s smart, self-aware songs and the album’s sleek, hard-pumping production. Straight up, this album is a gem.
via Apple Music
The Clerk says
The Clerk knows this whole record — the pressing quirks, the credits, the take.
Tracklist
- 1Are You Satisfied?3:21
- 2Shampain3:11
- 3I Am Not A Robot3:35
- 4Girls3:28
- 5Mowgli's Road3:12
- 6Obsessions3:30
- 7Hollywood3:50
- 8The Outsider3:17
- 9Hermit The Frog3:35
- 10Oh No!3:02
- 11Rootless3:28
- 12Numb4:16
- 13Guilty3:41
Sound DNA
- Alt/Indie
- Indie Rock
- polished
- theatrical
- art school
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Liam Howe produces for This Much Talent.
Richard 'Biff' Stannard produces for 365 Artists/Biffco Productions.
Greg Kurstin produces for SK1 Productions.
Studio details -
1: Recorded and mixed at The Ivory Tower, Konk, London and Biffco Studios, Brighton.
2: Recorded at The Ivory Tower and Konk Studios, London and Biffco Studios, Brighton.
3, 5, 9, 12: Recorded at The Ivory Tower and Konk, London. Mixed at The Ivory Tower.
4, 11: Recorded at Studio Eleven, London, UK. Mixed at Studio 'La Ruine', Avignon, France.
6: Recorded and mixed at The Ivory Tower and Konk, London.
7, 13. Recorded and mixed at Sarm Studio 2, London and Biffco Studios, Brighton.
8: Recorded at The Ivory Tower. Mixed at The Ivory Tower.
10: Recorded at Kingsize Soundlabs, Los Angeles.
All tracks mastered at Electric Mastering, London, except track 10 mastered at 360 Mastering, London.
Publishing details -
Includes a 12-page booklet with lyrics, credits and photos.
Limited batches of signed copies were sold through various outlets.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Chris WorseyCELLO
- Liam HoweMELLOTRON, MANDOLIN, OTHER , OTHER ACOUSTIC GUITAR BASS
- Lucy ShawARRANGED BY , DOUBLE BASS ARRANGED BY DOUBLE BASS
- Marina DiamandisPIANO, ORGAN GLOCKENSPIEL ORGAN
- Oliver LangfordVIOLA VIOLA, VIOLIN VIOLIN
- Stephen LargePIANO, ORGAN ARRANGED BY ELECTRIC ORGAN
- Alex MacKenzieDRUMS MANDOLIN PIANO
- Alison DodsVIOLIN
- Anna MowatCELLO
- Anna PhoebeVIOLIN
- Ash HowesINSTRUMENTS , PROGRAMMED BY KEYBOARDS KEYBOARDS , PROGRAMMED BY
- Calina De La MareVIOLIN
- Christopher AllanCELLO
- Dave WestlakeDRUMS
- Greg KurstinGUITAR KEYBOARDS PROGRAMMED BY
- Luke PotashnickGUITAR
- Nell CatchpoleVIOLIN
- Pascal GabrielPROGRAMMED BY SYNTH SYNTHESIZER
15 collectors on Gatefold own this · 20 pressings tracked on Gatefold
Start your shelf.
Track your pressings of The Family Jewels, get the Clerk's take, and see what the record is worth — free.
Start your shelf →Free forever. Works with 10 records or 10,000.