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cided to re-release the track because “people seem to empathize and relate with the
song, regardless of gender
or age.” The song peaked at
number 26 on the UK Singles Chart.
“Oh No” followed as the fourth single
from the record, and reached number 38 in the United Kingdom. The
fifth and final single “Shampain” peaked at number 141 on the UK Singles
Chart, consequently underperforming
by comparison with its preceding singles.
To further promote The Family Jewels,
Diamandis embarked on The Family Jewels Tour, which visited Europe and North
America throughout 2010 and 2011.
and The Diamonds
Electra Heart
M
arina and the
Diamonds, is
a Welsh singer-songwriter and musician. Born in Brynmawr and raised in Pandy, she performed for
choir productions in her childhood. In 2009,
Diamandis came to prominence after being
ranked in second place on the Sound of 2010
poll organized by BBC. Her debut studio album The Family Jewels (2010) incorporated
indie pop and new wave musical styles, while
her follow-up record Electra Heart (2012) integrated prominent elements of electropop.
She has described herself as an “indie artist
with pop goals”, and often analyzes components of human behavior in her music.
Starting Singles
Diamandis’ debut single “Obsessio