Golden
by Kylie Minogue
Metascore
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. musicOMH.com
    Apr 5, 2018
    80
    This record feels like half reboot and half memoir. She goes out of her way to acknowledge the fact she’s not a teenager anymore, but with a gentle defiance, a little nostalgia and a subtle change in direction that makes Golden both touching but also really good fun.
  2. AllMusic
    Apr 5, 2018
    70
    She and her team of musicians, writers and producers straddle the line between twang and glitter on just about every song; sometimes it leans more in favor of line dancing, sometimes the glitter ball takes over, especially on the shimmering "Raining Glitter.". Sometimes, like on "Live A Little" or the very hooky single "Dancing," it's the best of both worlds.
  3. Slant Magazine
    Apr 5, 2018
    70
    While country signifiers abound, from foot-stomping to fiddling, the songs on Golden also smartly juxtapose contemporary pop elements like soaring synth hooks and pitched-up vocals.

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 197 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 149 out of 197
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 197
  3. Negative: 30 out of 197
  1. carriecarebear9
    Apr 6, 2018
    1
    Country appropriation has been en vogue for the better part of the 2010s. And almost all of these have genre explorations have ended asCountry appropriation has been en vogue for the better part of the 2010s. And almost all of these have genre explorations have ended as disasters. Of course Minogue eventually saddles up to ride her be-glittered pony to the rodeo, late. And what she serves on Golden is more or less like a golden shower. It sounds good in theory, but the end result is a mess that you regret. Minogue should stick to her realm and leave country for the legends like Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, and Reba McEntire.… Full Review »
  2. SteveRayy
    Apr 6, 2018
    10
    A very different album by Kylie. I was surprised that I liked it so much.She knows how to blend country with pop. Favs: Radio On,Stop Me FromA very different album by Kylie. I was surprised that I liked it so much.She knows how to blend country with pop. Favs: Radio On,Stop Me From Falling,Golden,Music's Too Sad Without You.… Full Review »
  3. RK13
    Apr 6, 2018
    10
    So Kylie Minogue is now 30 something years into her careered somehow is still relevant- meanwhile other popstars just 10 years into the careerSo Kylie Minogue is now 30 something years into her careered somehow is still relevant- meanwhile other popstars just 10 years into the career stress irrelevance (cough cough Katy Perry). This album proves how diverse Kylie is because she still embraces her classic signature dance along with Nashville-country roots. Dancing and Shelby '68 are two of my favourites.… Full Review »
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