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The Crown Jewels EP
A black-and-white photograph of the Queen of England appears on a vinyl sleeve, with her eyes covered by a horizontal line, and surrounded by multi-coloured jewel-shaped clipart.
EP by
Marina and the Diamonds
Released29 May 2009 (2009-05-29)
GenrePop
Length9:54
Label
Producer
Marina and the Diamonds chronology
Mermaid vs Sailor
(2007) 		The Crown Jewels EP
(2009) 		The Family Jewels
(2010)

The Crown Jewels EP is the second extended play extended play by Welsh singer-songwriter Marina Diamandis, released under the stage name Marina and the Diamonds. It was first released on 29 May 2009 through 679 Recordings and Neon Gold Records.

Background and release

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In May 2007, Marina and the Diamonds released her first extended play, Mermaid vs Sailor, a collection of six songs that were self-written, produced, and distributed via her Myspace profile.[1][2] To further pursue a career in the music industry, she sent copies of the EP to several major record labels with the hope of discovery. The release created a bidding war with various record companies, and ultimately led to a meeting with Neon Gold Records head Derek Davies, who signed her and formed a contract.[3][4]

A promotional CD-R version of the EP was distributed in Europe and intended for airplay rotation. Its track listing is identical to the original, physical version of the release, although it uses the radio edit of "I Am Not a Robot" instead and contains a slightly altered cover art.[5]

Songs and lyrics

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Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Contactmusic.com     [6]
Digital Spy     [7]

The Crown Jewels EP received geenerally favourable reviews from music critics. Burrows called the EP "very good" and appreciated her decision to create a pop record as opposed to a synth-pop one. She also acclaimed its "honest, accessible lyrics" and Marina's vocals, writing: "Marina and the Diamonds is one to watch this year".[6]

Track listing

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The Crown Jewels EP – standard edition[8]
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."I Am Not a Robot"Liam Howe4:23
2."Seventeen"Howe3:05
3."Simplify"Martin Craft2:26
Total length:9:54
The Crown Jewels EP – iTunes edition (bonus track)[9]
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
4."I Am Not a Robot" (Starsmith 24 Carat Remix)
5:18
Total length:15:12
The Crown Jewels EP – Europe promotional edition[5]
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."I Am Not a Robot" (Radio Edit)Howe3:32
2."Seventeen"Howe3:07
3."Simplify"Craft2:27
Total length:9:06

Notes:

  • All tracks written by Marina Diamandis
  • ^a Starsmith is credited as a remixer on the Starsmith 24 Carat Remix of "I Am Not a Robot"

Release history

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Release dates and formats for The Crown Jewels EP
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Mexico 29 May 2009 Digital EP 679 [9]

References

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  1. ^ "Discog". Marina and the Diamonds. Archived from the original on 15 January 2010. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
  2. ^ Bercoff, Michelle (18 February 2019). "Marina Diamandis and pop music as a political tool – 'You know you're only known 'cause of your sex chromosome'". Medium. Archived from the original on 1 December 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  3. ^ Fulton, Rick (12 February 2010). "I once played to seven people in Aberdeen but things have got better, says music newcomer Marina Diamandis". Daily Record. Archived from the original on 29 April 2020. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
  4. ^ Sunderland, Mitchell (18 February 2016). "Marina and the Diamonds Refuses to Be Your Pop Star". Vice. Archived from the original on 3 December 2019. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  5. ^ a b The Crown Jewels EP (CD-R liner notes). Marina and the Diamonds (Promotional ed.). Neon Gold Records and 679 Recordings. 2009.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. ^ a b Burrows, Robyn (11 June 2009). "Marina and the Diamonds – Crown Jewels EP Review". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  7. ^ Levine, Nick (7 June 2009). "Marina & The Diamonds: 'The Crown Jewels (EP)'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  8. ^ The Crown Jewels EP (7" liner notes). Marina and the Diamonds. Neon Gold Records and 679 Recordings. 2009. GOLD004.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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