Stay Gold
by First Aid Kit
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jun 10, 2014
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
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  1. The 405
    Jun 9, 2014
    60
    This is still a lovely, lovely record, on the surface at least; I'm not sure it'll stand up quite as well to heavy rotation as its predecessor.
  2. Pretty Much Amazing
    Jun 11, 2014
    58
    Only the opening stanza of “Waitress Song”--in which a major label signee fantasizes about escaping heartbreak by assuming a romanticized working class identity--is outright egregious. The rest is just innocuous.

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 47
  3. Negative: 3 out of 47
  1. NazAw
    Jun 13, 2014
    7
    If we count out their big singles, such as the brilliant "Emmylou", "Stay Gold" is my first full length introduction to the swedish duo [FirstIf we count out their big singles, such as the brilliant "Emmylou", "Stay Gold" is my first full length introduction to the swedish duo [First Aid Kit].

    "Stay Gold" is a warm pop-py album perfect for these summer days, with Mike Mogis behind the boards and the two fantastic voices and performers on top off.
    Introspection and poetical affection.
    The intriguing and hard painted lyrical vibes be riding smoothly over the orchestrations, delivered is different topics whether it be some ballades, heartbreaks or more youthful and self-aware cuts.
    It's a cohesive LP, flowing on together that may not be filling fillers though can feel the same on the base, though they be making up on their harmonies and melodies.

    First Aid Kit are unique, and blends the country and folk rock tunes from Nashville to Sweden's 60's and creats a own atmosphere you should experience. "Stay Gold" is one beautiful, mature, rough and happy tear-jerker?
    Whatever you feel, whatever feeling taking in, I recommend this.

    Not much to write, the album is pretty much self-explained.    … Full Review »
  2. WadeVS
    Jun 17, 2014
    8
    This is a breath of fresh country air in what was turning into a fast stagnating genre. The girls take you on a journey of sunshine andThis is a breath of fresh country air in what was turning into a fast stagnating genre. The girls take you on a journey of sunshine and soothing sounds, leaving you happier for having heard this album and wanting to press play again. Absolutely stunning.… Full Review »
  3. LukeBonnett
    Jun 11, 2014
    8
    Fuller folk for the thinking person. With a fuller sound and more ambitious song writing this could have gone wrong for the Swedish duo butFuller folk for the thinking person. With a fuller sound and more ambitious song writing this could have gone wrong for the Swedish duo but they have hit the mark on almost every song with none of them sounding out of place. To summarise: pleasing and thoughtful with some great tracks and no filler. A definite one to while away the summer hours with regardless of the weather.… Full Review »
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