Electra Heart

Electra Heart is the second studio album by Welsh singer Marina Diamandis, professionally known as Marina and the Diamonds. It was released on 27 April 2012 by 679 Artists and Atlantic Records. Diamandis collaborated with producers including Liam Howe, Greg Kurstin, Dr. Luke, Diplo, and StarGate during its recording, and subsequently transitioned from the new wave musical styles seen throughout her debut studio album The Family Jewels (2010). Their efforts resulted in a concept album inspired by electropop music, a distinct departure from her earlier projects; its lyrical content is united by the topics of love and identity. Diamandis created the titular character "Electra Heart" to represent female stereotypes in popular American culture.

Music critics were divided in their opinions of Electra Heart, expressing ambivalence towards Diamandis' shift in musical style and its overall production. The record debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart with first-week sales of 21,358 copies. In doing so, it became Diamandis' first chart-topping record there, although it was then distinguished as the lowest-selling number-one record of the 21st century in the country. The project was eventually certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry for exceeding shipments of 60,000 units. Electra Heart performed moderately on international record charts, including a peak position at number 31 on the US Billboard 200, and became Diamandis' highest-charting project in the United States at the time.

Marina and the Diamonds discography

Welsh singer and songwriter Marina and the Diamonds has released three studio albums, four extended plays, 13 singles, three promotional singles and 21 music videos.

Diamandis released her debut extended play, The Crown Jewels EP, in June 2009 on the independent label Neon Gold Records. After signing to 679 Recordings and Atlantic Records, she released her debut studio album, The Family Jewels, in February 2010. The album reached number five on the UK Albums Chart and was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). It was promoted by the singles "Mowgli's Road", "Hollywood", "I Am Not a Robot", "Oh No!" and "Shampain".

Diamandis' second studio album, Electra Heart, was released in April 2012, topping the charts in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It spawned the singles "Primadonna", "Power & Control" and "How to Be a Heartbreaker".

Diamandis' third studio album, Froot, was released in March 2015. The album charted at numbers 10 and four in the UK and Ireland, respectively. It also reached number eight on the US Billboard 200, in so doing becoming her first album to reach that country's top 10. The album spawned five singles: "Froot, "Happy", "I'm a Ruin", "Forget" and "Blue".