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  1. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    É bom ver que uma estreante chega com peso no mundo da música. Kimbra estreou com uma maturidade impressionante; "Vows" tem a cara e a qualidade de um álbum de artista experiente e consolidado. É doce, às vezes engraçado e, ao mesmo tempo, muito fiel ao seu próprio título. "Settle Down" e "Cameo Lover" são, de fato, os grandes do álbum - muito bem recebidos pelo público, aliás. Só achavaÉ bom ver que uma estreante chega com peso no mundo da música. Kimbra estreou com uma maturidade impressionante; "Vows" tem a cara e a qualidade de um álbum de artista experiente e consolidado. É doce, às vezes engraçado e, ao mesmo tempo, muito fiel ao seu próprio título. "Settle Down" e "Cameo Lover" são, de fato, os grandes do álbum - muito bem recebidos pelo público, aliás. Só achava que "Withdraw" tinha a competência suficiente para ser faixa cativa do álbum - e não estar somente em versão Deluxe. Um brilhante e magnífico trabalho de Kimbra. Expand
  2. Oct 6, 2017
    10
    when many Americans heard the name Kimbra back in the second half of 2011, a Sting-reminiscent single with a music video featuring a Katy Perry lookalike popped into their heads. Somebody That I Used to Know was but a sneak peek into the mystical world of this brilliant Kiwi singer/composer.

    enter Vows, an art pop album with a longevity equivalent to that of The Dreaming. more
    when many Americans heard the name Kimbra back in the second half of 2011, a Sting-reminiscent single with a music video featuring a Katy Perry lookalike popped into their heads. Somebody That I Used to Know was but a sneak peek into the mystical world of this brilliant Kiwi singer/composer.

    enter Vows, an art pop album with a longevity equivalent to that of The Dreaming. more similarities with art pop goddess Kate are present, but it would be unfair to merely compare this young talent. after all, she's a newcomer in the pop stratosphere, and a damn ingenious one at that. avid listeners of left-field pop music are often on the lookout for masterclasses in songwriting, depth and production. The Archandroid, OK Computer, Elliott Smith's Either/Or and now Vows are on my list of quintessential pop records of the past 3 or so decades, and I'm certainly not the only one who'd say so.

    a startling quantity of tangible emotion is present on this record, and Kimbra proves her potential with her interpretations. there's omnipotent anger (Come Into My Head, Posse), bright-eyed romance (Two Way Street), nostalgia (Old Flame, Sally I Can See You), mania (Cameo Lover), even sensuality (Wandering Limbs). the highest points though, are when she gets remarkably soulful. Good Intent is seductive, jazzy, a song you'd likely hear in a neo-noir short film directed by the likes of David Lynch, a startling highlight. bonus track Call Me is another fresh highlight, blending Jeff Buckleyesque runs with a Worldwide Underground-redolent funk beat. strange on paper, but erudite aurally. while Kimbra's lyrics may seem to occasionally dip into teenage-diary territory, it ends up actually playing in her favor, creating unique lyrical dissonances. and of course, her lyrical abilities can only go up from here.

    so I mean yeah, comparisons with Björk, Kate Bush and Janelle totally make sense. and they are compliments to the highest degree. go the **** off, New Zealand.
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  3. Nov 9, 2015
    10
    Perfeito! Cada sonoridade, cada letra. Kimbra consegue nos prender em cada faixa! Ela é um tipo de artista que deveria, realmente, ter conhecimento na mídia de hoje em dia... Uma artista completa.
  4. Sep 24, 2014
    10
    Kimbra is probably one of the best artists out there and this album shows why. It's just amazing!
    She has a great voice and good writing skills and let it out on the album on songs like Posse, Good Intent, Sally I Can See You and The Build Up.
  5. Jul 21, 2014
    10
    Kimbra's album is so awesome! She sound like a woman that so much experience to give for all the world. This one made me feel great and I love when I listen 'Something In The Way You Are' and 'Two Way Streets'. I love this album and Kimbra. ♥
  6. Jun 12, 2014
    10
    This was by far the best album I've ever listened to... It has such a great mix of musical trickery while still showing Kimbra's outstanding vocal prowess. From Settle Down to Limbo, not only is this album worth your money, the deluxe is even more so. It's not often the bonus tracks are just as if not better than some of the albums regular songs, especially with the regular tracks beingThis was by far the best album I've ever listened to... It has such a great mix of musical trickery while still showing Kimbra's outstanding vocal prowess. From Settle Down to Limbo, not only is this album worth your money, the deluxe is even more so. It's not often the bonus tracks are just as if not better than some of the albums regular songs, especially with the regular tracks being of such quality. This is a must buy... a MUST BUY Expand
  7. Oct 31, 2013
    8
    This is nothing short of an underrated classic. Particularly Warrior and Two Way Street are the two highlights of the album that I would recommend to just about everyone. This deserves so much more attention
  8. Sep 20, 2012
    8
    After working with Gotye's single "Somebody That I Used to Know", Kimbra realeases her own debut album and the result is great: a well arranged R6B/Soul/Jazzy Pop is what we can hear in "Vows". A brilliant CD which won't disappoint who looks for something fresh and different!
  9. Aug 27, 2012
    10
    I've never loved an Album so much, Kimbra has brought us a fantastic range of Music and you really do feel the sense of a true legend in the making. Every song is filled with true emotions and with jazz and pop incorporated into it you can't help but listen to all of the songs over and over again. The highlight for me is Settle Down which is probably one of my all time favourite songs.I've never loved an Album so much, Kimbra has brought us a fantastic range of Music and you really do feel the sense of a true legend in the making. Every song is filled with true emotions and with jazz and pop incorporated into it you can't help but listen to all of the songs over and over again. The highlight for me is Settle Down which is probably one of my all time favourite songs. Kimbra your talented and beautiful and those two combined can be a deadly force, keep doing what your doing and you'll rise up to the rank of legend. Expand
  10. Jul 22, 2012
    10
    Vows is a great album. From start to to finish every track never feels the same. One of the best surprises was "Something in the Way You Are". Buy Vows today you won't be disappointed!
  11. Jul 18, 2012
    8
    From the confines of the southern hemisphere, Kimbra's debut album is clearly nice. With a rhythmic touch of magic and happiness, your ears are dipped in white dreams, bright and friendly. With melodies laden with a warm energy, Kimbra really deserves to be highlighted. A very good album to listen to pleasant air.
  12. Jul 11, 2012
    10
    This album Rocks! Settle down Cameo lover two way street Sally I can see you Home and Warrior are the highlights of the album but the whole album is Awesome!
  13. Jun 5, 2012
    9
    Very Different Style Of Pop Music!
    Kimbra's Album Vow's Is A No Brainer Good!
  14. May 23, 2012
    10
    Brilliant. If you're going to judge this album just by it's first 2 poppy singles (which are pretty solid for what they are), Settle Down and Cameo Lover, then you're going to miss out on some fantastic soul and funk music. If you can get past the somewhat childish lyrics (she's only 22) and focus in on the music you're doing yourself a huge solid. There's something for everyone on thisBrilliant. If you're going to judge this album just by it's first 2 poppy singles (which are pretty solid for what they are), Settle Down and Cameo Lover, then you're going to miss out on some fantastic soul and funk music. If you can get past the somewhat childish lyrics (she's only 22) and focus in on the music you're doing yourself a huge solid. There's something for everyone on this album, excluding rap and metal fans. Expand
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Dec 20, 2012
    80
    The intricate rhythms are the link between these disparate songs, all of which--scattergun or not--are absolutely beguiling.
  2. Oct 9, 2012
    40
    When Kimbra acts her age, she's interesting and fun. When she doesn't, you can't help but wonder how much of that vocal showboating is a singer's equivalent to playing dress-up in a glamorous older aunt's closet, all posing and no play.
  3. Q Magazine
    Aug 20, 2012
    80
    Kimbra has created a sparkling, witty debut that hymns commitment at every turn. [Sep 2012, p.102]