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Sound of a Woman
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  • Summary: The debut full-length release for Canadian artist features guest appearances from Mick Jenkins and Joey Bada$$.
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Taking me higher than I've ever been before I'm holding it back, just want to shout out, give me more You're just a hideaway, you're just a... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Spin
    Oct 30, 2014
    80
    [Kiesza] serves up is one of the most elastic albums of the 1990s, both 20 years too late and also totally in time.
  2. Slant Magazine
    Oct 22, 2014
    70
    Sound of a Woman quickly reveals itself to be a crafty bait and switch. With its scratchy trip-hop beat, soulful vocals, and sparsely placed keyboards and synthesized string stabs, "Losin' My Mind" is more Blue Lines than Big Fun, while the Jessie Ware-esque electro-soul ballads "So Deep" and "Vietnam" find the singer dabbling in drum n' bass and freestyle, respectively.
  3. Clash Music
    Dec 1, 2014
    70
    It’ll definitely prove a little too keen on mid-1990s house beats for younger ears, but it’s a sure-footed statement of intent from a top newcomer amongst 2014’s pop crowd who, on this evidence, is going to contend for further number ones in the coming years.
  4. The Guardian
    Dec 1, 2014
    60
    It’s Top of the Pops in 1992. It’s not at all bad.
  5. The Telegraph (UK)
    Dec 1, 2014
    60
    Her smarter, odder lines (“Put your hand on my piano”) stand out amid the clubbing clichés, though her high, slightly strangled, often shouted vocals don’t.
  6. DIY Magazine
    Dec 1, 2014
    60
    Kiesza may have already dominated the charts and club scene, but she’s got a whole lot more tricks up her sleeve.
  7. The Observer (UK)
    Dec 1, 2014
    40
    Ultimately, too many promising tracks fall flat, and Kiesza’s strong, emotive voice is forced to do all the heavy lifting.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. rebelheart123
    May 16, 2015
    9
    Kiesza made an album full of intelligent beats, full of catchy pop anthems, perfect, electronic assembly with pop, and with this powerful andKiesza made an album full of intelligent beats, full of catchy pop anthems, perfect, electronic assembly with pop, and with this powerful and penetrating voice it is impossible not to be impressed… Expand
  2. Mad-Hatter
    Aug 25, 2015
    9
    This album is pretty good, what a beautiful voice, Kiesza. Her lyrics are so deep, and the beats are so catchy, best songs are the titleThis album is pretty good, what a beautiful voice, Kiesza. Her lyrics are so deep, and the beats are so catchy, best songs are the title track, Hideaway and Losin' My Mind.… Expand
  4. ultraviolenmilk
    Nov 13, 2014
    8
    Up këngë valle beat , qetësues baladat emocionale , dhe vocals bukur dhe intrumentals në " Soud e një gruaje " provon kiesza është një artistUp këngë valle beat , qetësues baladat emocionale , dhe vocals bukur dhe intrumentals në " Soud e një gruaje " provon kiesza është një artist për të parë jashtë për të .

    8/10

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  5. thaleslucas
    Oct 25, 2014
    8
    "Sound of a Woman" has really deep lyrics and a production inspired on 90s years. Kiesza really surprised me with this one! This album goes"Sound of a Woman" has really deep lyrics and a production inspired on 90s years. Kiesza really surprised me with this one! This album goes since deep feelings until the happiness and it makes this one amazing to listen.

    The cover of "What Is Love", the title track, "Piano" and the buzz single "Hideaway" are the best songs of the album and has a production that really impress everyone.    … Expand
  6. SumitSumbria
    Jun 8, 2016
    7
    An EDM and House record which proves Kiesza to be a winner admist all the shameful musical efforts. Although, her songwriting feelsAn EDM and House record which proves Kiesza to be a winner admist all the shameful musical efforts. Although, her songwriting feels unimpressive many times; it's Kiesza's singing and the production that makes the album a wonderful piece to listen. Moreover, Kiesza herself is the life of the album.
    The album opens with 2 of its best tracks "Hideaway" and "No Enemiesz" and unfolds to the 3rd track "Losin' My Mind", which is quite impressive. But the album stumbles after the 3rd track. Kiesza goes for trial and error but doesn't succeed until the 9th track where the album return to its roots. Her cover version of "What Is Love" by Haddaway is the best thing on the album. She justified the song very well and sung it from the depth of her heart, making it the most soulful moment on the album.
    Favourite tracks - Hideaway, No Enemiesz, What Is Love, Over Myself, The Love
    Jewel of the album - Hideaway    … Expand
  7. amandaaraujo_
    Oct 25, 2014
    7
    É um bom álbum de se ouvir. Ele realmente me remete as músicas Dance dos anos 90, que eu amo muito! É magico, na verdade. A faixa títuloÉ um bom álbum de se ouvir. Ele realmente me remete as músicas Dance dos anos 90, que eu amo muito! É magico, na verdade. A faixa título "Sound of a Woman", "No Enemiesz" e "The Love" realmente se mostraram poderosas e apreciativas, ao mesmo tempo viciantes. Incrível.… Expand
  8. ruanmetacritic
    Jan 20, 2015
    5
    Half of the album is really good, love the 90's throwback - however the other half hovers somewhere between bland and downright terrible.Half of the album is really good, love the 90's throwback - however the other half hovers somewhere between bland and downright terrible. Which is unfortunate! Looking forward to more from her, though.

    Standout tracks include "Hideaway", "Giant In My Heart" & "Losin' My Mind"    … Expand

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