Golden State
by Mia Doi Todd
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Sep 3, 2002
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. AllMusic
    90
    With its subtle textural enhancement, the album renders the esoteric pleasures of Todd's compositions and highly individual songs considerably more accessible.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    A spartan showcase for her stern, breathy voice and luxuriant melodies, both of which can be beguiling. [20 Sep 2002, p.106]
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  3. Launch.com
    90
    Both her songs, mature and articulate, and the quality of her voice, airy and haunting a la Nico (but not as dark), are of uncommon quality.
  5. Pitchfork
    70
    It's probably a smart move for Columbia to release a reconfigured sampler of her early songs to catch people up on her talent. Yet, as an ardent fan, it's hard for me not to feel a little let down.
  6. Q Magazine
    80
    She's utterly beguiling, a fresh presence at last in singer-songwriter land. [Jun 2003, p.95]
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  7. Uncut
    50
    Her simple, repeitious music is predominantly listless and washed out. [Jun 2003, p.102]
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User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
  3. Negative: 1 out of 3
  1. Morcoded
    Jun 15, 2011
    6
    I'd heard some of these songs in more simpler versions on previous efforts ("Digital" "Independence Day" etc). Here, with Sony's touch, theseI'd heard some of these songs in more simpler versions on previous efforts ("Digital" "Independence Day" etc). Here, with Sony's touch, these older songs are "beefed up" with mixed results. Songs written for this album ("88 Ways) fare much better as they may have been written for this larger sound. It's definitely a good listen, with a marked departure from previous albums.… Full Review »
  2. Victor
    Aug 21, 2004
    1
    This performer is a victim of her pretentious press--"classically trained"? If that's true, one might expect her to have more than a This performer is a victim of her pretentious press--"classically trained"? If that's true, one might expect her to have more than a three-note range. Anyone can be classically trained. Faint praise indeed. Vapidly pompous music. … Full Review »
  3. JenniferB.
    Mar 24, 2004
    10
    Her writing is amazing....the many layers she achieves with her powerful voice and words is an inspiration and unique:)