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| 4.5 superb | theBonerKing | March 31st 18 |
Sputniks Resident Country Enthusiast STAMP OF APPROVAL
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| 3.0 good | Aids | May 5th 18 |
This sounds like the sort of thing I would have pretended to like in 2011
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| 2.5 average | TheManMachine | May 16th 18 |
Amongst the bewildering abundance of praise for this Beige-ish Hour is GQ somehow calling it 'gutsy' (I hear "High Horse" in Stop&Shop), which makes me assume they considered her previous works outright terrifying. Tame as they may be, there's something to appreciate in the feather-in-a-breeze production and tidy arrangements; but where's the spunk? The country? The wit? At least her trite used to have bite -- now it's "You've set my world on fire", "You look out the window while I look at you", "looking at my phone, putting it back down", "everything that goes up must come down", marveling at how time zones work and that plants are real. And barring a moving moment for Mom, I struggle to see the much-touted 'most personal' artistic statement shine through much. I'll take Dime Store Cowgirl over Dime Store LSD-lite Pop-Rock in this case.
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| 4.5 superb | Brendan Schroer STAFF | April 1st 18 |
My favorite album of the year so far. Kacey dives further inward to a more intimate and folk-driven environment, and the way she compliments such feel-good melodies with such revealing and personal lyrics makes for one of the most compelling country records I've heard in a long time. I'd recommend this for anyone who wants to hear some forward-thinking modern country or some incredibly well-written and atmospheric folk pop
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| 4.0 excellent | gryndstone | March 31st 18 |
think Carly Rae Jepsen's EMOTION but wearing a cowboy hat. album owns
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| 0.0 | pizzamachine | March 31st 18 |
Based on the last album this one is the next album
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| 5.0 classic | NessieKV | March 31st 18 |
This is so good I can't even. Man, Kacey is such a queen.
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| 5.0 classic | mvdu | March 30th 18 |
The mid-tempo pop production doesn't wow you right away, but as the first song says, it's like a slow burn. It's
ultimately unlike anything she has done before and very rewarding.
I am changing this to a 5 because the whole album keeps you in a state of bliss. That's no easy thing to do.
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| 5.0 classic | dihstyle69 | March 30th 18 |
one of the best albums of the year thus far. near-perfect.
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| 4.0 excellent | notkanyewest | March 30th 18 |
KM has been your fave indie site's country music sweetheart for a while, and I'll admit to buying into the hype of her last record, even if it was kinda uneven in hindsight. But Golden Hour is where she goes from "good" to "great"- a winsome and sonically rich record. Perfect for the beginning of spring. ("Oh, What a World", "High Horse")
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| 2.5 average | PrincyAli | July 16th 21 |
A pretty generic country pop album, but props to the back half of the album and her storytelling. 2.75/5 Favs: Mother, Love Is A Wild Thing, Space Cowboy, Wonder Woman, High Horse, Golden Hour, Rainbow
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| 4.5 superb | charlopiano | February 9th 21 |
Pop belongs to women, right now. Kacey Musgraves, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa and Charli XCX are proving right now that they're the best and most dominant forces in these days' pop state. Good for me, I love all of these girls' music. This album is fucking awesome
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| 5.0 classic | IsildursBane44 | April 2nd 20 |
One of the most peaceful albums I've ever heard that remains engaging, fresh, and cute as ever. This album does not get old. Best country album released in a long time.
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| 4.0 excellent | bobcarl2 | December 24th 18 |
Avoids falling into the disastrous pit of mainstream country writing by creating a layered, more atmospheric approach to country music. Kudos to Kacey for not trying to cram hip hop into her choruses either.
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| 4.0 excellent | Monstar1790 | September 18th 18 |
Were it not for the mediocre "Velvet Elvis" and "Wonder Woman" this would be a 4.5. Superb songwriting, dreamy production, and charming sincerity make Golden Hour a real treat.
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| 3.5 great | Katastrophiic | April 10th 18 |
This came out of nowhere and had my country hating ass loving it.
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| 4.0 excellent | meenwolf131 | April 10th 18 |
such a beautiful mellow combination of country and pop vibes / her warm sweet vocals smoothly work with swell hazy melody and romantic atmosphere / catchy, sweet, and harmonised
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| 4.0 excellent | Risodo | April 4th 18 |
"Golden Hour" is an essential choice for those who enjoy the soft side of Folk, in other words: The Country music. Kacey Musgraves voice is sweet and absurdly powerful, standing out from the melody and all the sonority imposed on the album. I'm quite surprised, because i never thought i would listen to a Country work for so long, enjoying every single track. Her delivery in the songs is clear, making this release one of the best of the first half of 2018.
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| 2.0 poor | doofy | March 15th 24 |
| 2.5 average | Get Low | February 13th 24 |
| 5.0 classic | meto | July 16th 23 |
| 4.0 excellent | MvdW | March 30th 23 |
| 3.5 great | Timmy | January 18th 23 |
| 4.5 superb | FunJan | January 4th 23 |
| 4.0 excellent | HstroX | October 28th 22 |
| 4.5 superb | osey | October 19th 22 |
| 3.0 good | Oobaloo | September 24th 22 |
| 4.0 excellent | Krelkin | September 1st 22 |
| 3.5 great | Matty CONTRIBUTOR | June 19th 22 |
| 4.0 excellent | sncold | February 10th 22 |
| 4.0 excellent | mkodo | January 18th 22 |
| 4.5 superb | Skiiddz | September 28th 21 |
| 3.5 great | iGuter | September 18th 21 |
| 4.0 excellent | Ramasama | September 12th 21 |
| 4.0 excellent | Purpose | September 10th 21 |
| 4.0 excellent | Above313 | September 10th 21 |
| 4.0 excellent | Tom | September 9th 21 |
| 4.5 superb | jlsg | September 27th 20 |
| 4.5 superb | Aszhi | September 3rd 20 |
| 3.5 great | Hawks | July 21st 20 |
| 1.5 very poor | Source | July 5th 20 |
| 4.5 superb | Zeuzo | June 4th 20 |
| 4.5 superb | Rowdy | June 3rd 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | JNeu | May 25th 20 |
| 5.0 classic | Sowing STAFF | May 10th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | JS19 | April 20th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | Wolfe | April 7th 20 |
| 5.0 classic | dcl | March 6th 20 |
| 2.0 poor | Corney | January 24th 20 |
| 4.5 superb | CamiloG | January 16th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | CPCP | November 6th 19 |
| 5.0 classic | fabzn | September 25th 19 |
| 4.0 excellent | gepicker | September 24th 19 |
| 4.0 excellent | jsounnd | September 20th 19 |
| 5.0 classic | vidence | September 6th 19 |
| 4.5 superb | kevnb | August 26th 19 |
| 4.0 excellent | Nrap | August 12th 19 |
| 5.0 classic | kb3984 | July 31st 19 |
| 4.5 superb | Juca89 | July 22nd 19 |
| 4.5 superb | OSEL | July 2nd 19 |
| 2.5 average | fog CONTRIBUTOR | June 20th 19 |
| 4.0 excellent | Josh | April 17th 19 |
| 4.0 excellent | rooby | March 11th 19 |
| 3.0 good | Jimmy | March 8th 19 |
| 3.5 great | Mojito | March 8th 19 |
| 4.5 superb | Codah | February 28th 19 |
| 4.0 excellent | solrage | February 23rd 19 |
| 1.5 very poor | Martvyk | February 18th 19 |
| 2.5 average | Pho3nix | February 13th 19 |
| 3.5 great | Skoj | February 10th 19 |
| 4.0 excellent | STEA | January 26th 19 |
| 2.5 average | Illume | January 17th 19 |
| 1.5 very poor | gschwen | January 16th 19 |
| 3.0 good | Coast | January 13th 19 |
| 4.0 excellent | spur55 | January 12th 19 |
| 4.0 excellent | Thibs | January 11th 19 |
| 4.0 excellent | po0ty | January 10th 19 |
| 4.0 excellent | mirk | January 9th 19 |
| 4.0 excellent | ZBJE | January 4th 19 |
| 3.0 good | RedSky | January 2nd 19 |
| 4.0 excellent | Surette | January 2nd 19 |
| 4.0 excellent | sicrvat | January 1st 19 |
| 4.5 superb | Luisito | December 31st 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | Yotimi | December 27th 18 |
| 5.0 classic | luci | December 27th 18 |
| 2.5 average | Ryus | December 21st 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | plowe70 | December 20th 18 |
| 2.5 average | Grzka | December 20th 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | Pangea | December 13th 18 |
| 4.5 superb | emmny | December 12th 18 |
| 2.5 average | Ewgads | December 11th 18 |
| 3.5 great | DANcore | December 10th 18 |
| 4.5 superb | Mathias STAFF | December 8th 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | Alexxx | November 24th 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | jkoh | November 15th 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | dunnope | November 8th 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | Hybza | November 3rd 18 |
| 3.0 good | psim | October 19th 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | Gueero | October 16th 18 |
| 4.5 superb | N2B3J | October 13th 18 |
| 4.5 superb | HugoG | September 30th 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | Sonorous | September 5th 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | FelkFg | August 8th 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | timbo8 | August 2nd 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | jesper STAFF | July 6th 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | Miguee7 | June 24th 18 |
| 4.5 superb | ARTV | June 23rd 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | Piglet | June 14th 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | Atari STAFF | May 22nd 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | Juanpa | May 21st 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | gilly | May 17th 18 |
| 4.5 superb | Herb | May 15th 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | Moraff | May 9th 18 |
| 3.0 good | jmh886 | April 25th 18 |
| 3.5 great | chayka | April 20th 18 |
| 4.1 excellent | A.R.O. STAFF | April 18th 18 |
| 3.0 good | bharry | April 16th 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | Jan555 | April 13th 18 |
| 2.0 poor | Daedus | April 12th 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | bonjohh | April 11th 18 |
| 4.5 superb | TanMan | April 9th 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | Jade | April 7th 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | Jeejee | April 6th 18 |
| 4.5 superb | YayoG1 | April 6th 18 |
| 4.5 superb | Hail | April 5th 18 |
| 3.5 great | ksolan | April 5th 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | Ecotone | April 5th 18 |
| 5.0 classic | alamo | April 5th 18 |
| 4.5 superb | FoOltz | April 5th 18 |
| 3.0 good | bmelt CONTRIBUTOR | April 4th 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | PaabL | April 3rd 18 |
| 4.5 superb | JWT155 | April 3rd 18 |
| 5.0 classic | robin | April 3rd 18 |
| 4.3 superb | Rudy K. EMERITUS | April 3rd 18 |
| 5.0 classic | wwf | April 2nd 18 |
| 4.5 superb | Tyrael | April 2nd 18 |
| 4.5 superb | Shempt | April 2nd 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | Isola | April 1st 18 |
| 5.0 classic | Shamus248 CONTRIBUTOR | March 31st 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | ellagos | March 30th 18 |
| 1.0 awful | toka | March 30th 18 |
| 3.5 great | TwigTW | March 26th 18 |
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