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Diana Vickers

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What's it called?: 
Songs From The Tainted Cherry Tree
What It Sounds Like: 
Known for her weird voice from X Factor a couple of years ago, Vickers has released an album that, like many of her X Factor peers, is likely to be the only one. Unlike them, this record bears repeated listens. Her voice retains the pixie inflections that were called a weakness on the show, but combined with the songwriting here, it makes a lot more sense. "Once" the first single, is the most obvious song, but still contains enough weird twinkling keyboards to retain a unique pop charm. Elsewhere on the album, with songs written by talents such as Nerina Pallot and Lightspeed Champion, this is a diverse album that should lead to a decent career, but probably won't unfortunately. Recalling Massive Attack (Four Leaf Clover), Goldfrapp covering Mario theme (You'll Never Get To Heaven) and a Sugarcubes cover (Hit), this is a diverse album that, while similar to other wispy-vocalled releases this year, retains a certain level of individuality and playfulness.
What Does It All "Mean"?: 
It means that manufactured and homogenised pop can still amaze every now and again, allowing forms of creativity to enter the charts without looking like an alien sex pest (Gaga!) or having to feature Akon.
Goes well with...: 
An uptempo pop album goes well with... well, anything really. Probably as light music for listening to in the car or at a barbeque (if the sun ever returns).
Might Suit People Who Like...: 
Goldfrapp, Massive Attack, Ellie Goulding, Kate Nash, Lightspeed Champion
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