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Paloma Faith: A Perfect Contradiction

Ian Gittins, Virgin Media Music, 10 March 2014

THE BIG-LUNGED Hackney soul siren is tremendous fun, a deeply entertaining live performer and raconteur, and her burlesque-inspired raids on the dressing-up box frequently yield memorable results. It's a shame that her music is frequently so generic, so-so and forgettable.

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