Gold Rush Kid
by George Ezra
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jun 10, 2022
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. The Guardian
    Jun 9, 2022
    60
    Gold Rush Kid gets better the further it moves away from the standard blueprint, into emotional territory that, if it isn’t exactly dark (happily for him, Ezra seems to inhabit a world where every problem comes with a resolution) is certainly more overcast.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jun 9, 2022
    60
    [‘Gold Rush Kid’ is] a fun and curious ditty, yet the songwriting frustratingly positions Ezra as someone who got lucky, rather than an ambitious auteur ready to set his own fate after years of hardship. Elsewhere, though, this theme comes secondary to descriptions of a crisis induced by losing control, with bright, almost homespun production tasked with keeping our narrator grounded.

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. GinaTan
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    Where should I start. I love everything about this album especially the instrumental part. The mix of orchestral style string quartet soundsWhere should I start. I love everything about this album especially the instrumental part. The mix of orchestral style string quartet sounds to the more upbeat guitar zound, everything is done to perfection that give more flavours and colours to the songs. It's summer so some of the more laidback, chill and happy songs like the 'Green Green Grass' fits the mood perfectly. Honestly after 2 years of summer all we need is upbeat music and music that brings comfort to our heart. =)… Full Review »
  2. cinwin44
    Jun 10, 2022
    5
    What a wonderful, insightful album! I listened to it when today and I have ‘I Went Hunting’ playing in repeat in my head. The track ‘Gold RushWhat a wonderful, insightful album! I listened to it when today and I have ‘I Went Hunting’ playing in repeat in my head. The track ‘Gold Rush Kid’ is quite the banger! Worth a listen or play it on repeat!… Full Review »
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