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Jessie J - Alive

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When I reviewed Jessie J's Who You Are back in 2011 I wasn't quite aware of how much an absolute nuisance she would go on to become as a judge on the UK's version of The Voice , let alone anywhere else. The small vocal tricks and flicks she did on the record were irritating, sure, but seeing them live about once a week was almost the death of me. Whilst a talented singer, indulging in such grating and childish flairs is so unnecessary (aside from the use of making her stand out), and heaping on a quite undeserved sense of accomplishment and wisdom in her comments as a talent show judge only served to exacerbate her status as one of the UK's most annoying popstars. And we're the country that made Cher Lloyd. Then came the Olympics Closing Ceremony. After such a brilliant opening counterpart, and 2 weeks of inspirational achievement, I suppose the Briton in me expected something of a comedown, but Queen's perpetual effort to destroy their own legacy and make