Goldenheart
by Dawn Richard
  • Record Label: AltaVoz
  • Release Date: Jan 22, 2013
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Exclaim
    Jan 30, 2013
    60
    Goldenheart functions as a hypnotic aural distraction, but little more.
  2. The New York Times
    Jan 28, 2013
    50
    The results have been slow and messy and atmospheric, full of contemporary R&B's customary ingredients (virtual strings, AutoTune, gold-plated emotion) but stretched out, heavy on atmosphere, light on hooks.
  3. Slant Magazine
    Jan 17, 2013
    60
    Richard is a talented artist, and her musical palette and tenacious personality remain consistently interesting, but when it comes to conveying emotion, falls back on the same tired tropes that have made many conventional R&B acts feel so exhaustingly familiar.

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. TheCrouton
    Jan 22, 2013
    8
    Higher highs and lower lows than Armor On (EP), but when it's good it's brilliant. The best songs are the ones that stick to vibe, and don'tHigher highs and lower lows than Armor On (EP), but when it's good it's brilliant. The best songs are the ones that stick to vibe, and don't drift into ideas or genres. Like it.… Full Review »
  2. Duu
    Feb 4, 2013
    9
    This album sounds like it was relentlessly crafted to be an ahead of it's time classic. There is not one bad song on this album, and there areThis album sounds like it was relentlessly crafted to be an ahead of it's time classic. There is not one bad song on this album, and there are no fewer than eight undeniably good songs on this album (which ones they are is debatable). I have never heard as much soul in electronic album as this one has. This album is rather unique in that it seamlessly combines an afro-american musical ethos and style organically with a contemporary artsy-electronic music, in a way that no electronic music featuring afro-american performers has done yet. Dawn Richard is a terrific singer and adds musical value to every track in spite of there being some really good beats on the album. Instead of pandering to the lowest common denominator, this is a concept album in the classic sense, rather than a mere collection of songs (thematically consistent). I like that the songs are not all party songs, but they make you want to dance. Anyway, this is the best album of this year so far and, sonically, an excellent step up from the sounds originally introduced on the 2010 album, "Last Train to Paris", by Diddy and Dirty Money (the group which Dawn was in).… Full Review »
  3. Trendsetter
    Feb 16, 2013
    8
    Definitely innovative and original...80's pop meets future R&B...from the production, vocals and concept to the song selections...distinct andDefinitely innovative and original...80's pop meets future R&B...from the production, vocals and concept to the song selections...distinct and raw #HeartMovement… Full Review »
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