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"My Blood"- Ellie Goulding

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I was surprised to hear Skrillex played no role in this album. Really. "Halcyon" is good thus far....this track, "Figure 8" and "Only You" have really stood out to me. 
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  1. miraOctober 16, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    am I the only one who absolutely loves the whole album? well, apart from "Don't Say a Word", that's just weird.

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    1. Britt KempOctober 17, 2012 at 1:18 AM

      I am starting to love the whole album too but wtf is "Don't Say a Word." NOT A FAN

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    2. CaraOctober 21, 2012 at 2:19 PM

      I admit, I habitually skip Don't Say a Word and Halcyon (which makes me feel guilty since it's the title track, but whatevs, I'm not a huge fan) and then everything else EVERYTHING ELSE IS SO AMAZING. Explosions gets multiple listens every single time. I was dismayed at first by how "slow" all the songs seemed, but now I am so enamored of this album. It took some warming up, but I am obsessed.

      Also, this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwwGDZ2D5_k&feature=plcp

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    3. Britt KempOctober 21, 2012 at 3:04 PM

      dude I like this album more than the Bat For Lashes album, which says a lot! I love the Skrillex-y parts on here. And also, I LOVE THE HOOD! So Bjork.

      haha cornrows

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  2. CaraOctober 17, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    I have never listened to Skrillex but now I feel I have to. Guidance, plz?

    lolz Don't Say a Word...I just pretend the album starts with My Blood.

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    1. Britt KempOctober 18, 2012 at 3:38 AM

      I can't and won't help you listen to Skrillex!

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  3. Irina CummingsOctober 18, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    I'm so glad I'm not the only one who thought Don't Say a Word was pointless, haha. Figure 8 is the very definition of epic, gawd. I shall save my excitement for my upcoming review.

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