This would be fine if there was a more subtle approach and the stronger tracks emerged after repeated listens, but even those that do are relatively lackluster. While Vows had an abundance of cuts whose greatness was immediate - “Settle Down,” “Good Intent,” the cover of Nina Simone’s “Plain Gold Ring” - there is nothing comparable here. Of the record’s 12 songs, there is no clear standout. Unfortunately, The Golden Echo goes the opposite direction. As such, it left high hopes for a followup, one which would expand its creator’s palette and her mastery of songcraft. There was the right amount of pop sensibilities and experimentation, genres from across the spectrum intertwined and centered by Kimbra’s stunning voice. The New Zealand songstress’s debut, Vows, was an eclectic bevy of sounds, intoxicating and invigorating. It’s a disappointing realization, one you struggle to come to terms with. There’s no getting around it - Kimbra’s The Golden Echo is a bloated mess.
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