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Generally favorable reviews- based on 197 Ratings

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  1. 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 From Falling,Golden,Music's Too Sad Without You.
  2. 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 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.
  3. Apr 7, 2018
    10
    This is one of Kylie's most cohesive and personal albums. Great music overall.
  4. Apr 8, 2018
    9
    What a surprise this album is. It's not as much country as first expected but it is certainly A classic Kylie album. This album brings a warmth, authenticity and insight that we haven't seen from Kylie for decades and her vocals convey more emotion than ever before. There are moments when the country production is ramped up a little but do not be mistaken, it's more of a country flavourWhat a surprise this album is. It's not as much country as first expected but it is certainly A classic Kylie album. This album brings a warmth, authenticity and insight that we haven't seen from Kylie for decades and her vocals convey more emotion than ever before. There are moments when the country production is ramped up a little but do not be mistaken, it's more of a country flavour rather than a country album. Overall the writing, vocals and production produces possibly the most genuinely Kylie album we have ever seen. Expand
  5. Apr 7, 2018
    10
    This album Is a Pure Gold... Kylie is better than ever and Honest in every song
  6. Apr 7, 2018
    10
    Pure gold, it is extremely cohesive with no filler songs. Congratulations Kylie Minogue.
  7. Apr 8, 2018
    8
    Golden is sunny and there's a nice cadence to Kylie's voice. Happy 50th babe. Welcome back. I could live without Shelby 68 but swap that with Low Blow from the deluxe edition and this is a proper Kylie record; there's more of the singer in this set and less of the record company trying to figure out how to handle her than was evident on Kiss Me Once. To the newspaper reviewer who said thisGolden is sunny and there's a nice cadence to Kylie's voice. Happy 50th babe. Welcome back. I could live without Shelby 68 but swap that with Low Blow from the deluxe edition and this is a proper Kylie record; there's more of the singer in this set and less of the record company trying to figure out how to handle her than was evident on Kiss Me Once. To the newspaper reviewer who said this record sounds like Kylie "playing at country", stupid comment mate, she's not pretending she's a country singer, she's having fun playing with the country vibe. It's actually a very honest record and this set of tunes proves that she had fun in music city, not that she wants the world to suddenly think she's gone and changed her DNA. Finally, thanks for introducing us to Jack Savoretti - stellar duet! IMO best album since the underrated X. Expand
  8. Apr 7, 2018
    10
    I have been a Kylie fan my whole life, there is not a time where I don't remember her music being played or seeing her on the television.
    This is honestly one of the best things that she has ever released, and as another review has incorrectly stated, she actually does have a writing credit on every song!
    Thank you so much Kylie for all the music, and for just being you!
  9. Apr 7, 2018
    10
    Golden is such a personal and fun album. She is done with the opinion of the media, and she is going to dance her boots down to the top of the charts. Thanks
  10. Apr 6, 2018
    10
    Amazing album by miss. Minogue yet again she delights us with an amazing and experimental album.This shows that she's not afraid of taking big risks.
  11. Apr 6, 2018
    10
    Honestly,one of her best works.It's on Imposible Princess' level! Very experimental,fun!
  12. Apr 7, 2018
    10
    The founder of Australia did THAT!! She SNAPPEDDTT AND SNATCHED US ALLLLLLL!!!!!
  13. Apr 7, 2018
    10
    Seemless. Iconic. Fresh. Something for everyone. Kylie shows us she is back and better than ever. Queen of Pop.
  14. Apr 7, 2018
    10
    Amazing! She really showed us how versatile she can be and how willing she is to experiment with her music 30 into her career! Truly one of the best albums I've heard in a while.
  15. Apr 7, 2018
    10
    Fresh, strong and fun, definitely one of the best albums of Kylie Minogue. I think the quality of the lyrics and the voice are some of the highlights of this production.
  16. Apr 7, 2018
    10
    A wonderful album from Kylie, she truly does excel in any genre! An Australian icon who has always held herself in fantastic character and I am very happy to have her represent our country.
    Long live Kylie x
  17. Apr 7, 2018
    10
    All I can say is, thank you Kylie, for being such a ray of light in all of our lives
  18. Apr 7, 2018
    10
    Amazing album, one of her best albums and it shows from Kylie co-writing every song, the lyrics are so inspirational, especially in the song Golden and Rollin', my favourites are: Golden, Lost Without You, Rollin', Low Blow, Sincerely Yours, Live A Little, A Lifetime To Repair, Every Little Part Of Me, Stop Me From Falling and Dancing.
  19. Apr 6, 2018
    10
    This album is very artisima, nothing new in the patrona, OlvidadINNA y Floplexandra Stan see de lejisimos with this masterpiece.
  20. Apr 7, 2018
    10
    There isn't one song I can skip on this album it's such a collection of strong songs; it's the perfect blend of Pop and country. Favourites: Golden, Sincerely Yours, One Last Kiss, Live a Little, Radio On, Love, Music's Too Sad, Lost Without You, Every Little Part of Me.
  21. Apr 8, 2018
    10
    Wonderful album, followed the proposed concept with quality without taking away her personality, even being a style not yet so explored by her.
  22. Apr 8, 2018
    8
    Packed with great melodies and inspiring lyrics. Kylie did it again. An album full of identity and personality.
  23. Apr 8, 2018
    10
    Kylie adds a tinge of country to her big classic pop sound for Golden. Featuring her best vocals and personal lyrics, Golden is the latest triumph in an extraordinary 30-year career.
  24. Apr 14, 2018
    10
    I can't believe how someone who listened carefully this amazing record can dislike it. It's brilliant, cohesive and very well thought. She is embracing her artistry in a way she is showing confidence about what she wants and the way she wants to be perceive when she is about to turn 50. I love every song!
  25. Apr 8, 2018
    10
    Kylie is amazing! Golden is a great return to pop and seamlessly adds in country flavor, but there's still enough classic Kylie to sound perfect.
  26. Apr 14, 2018
    10
    Patrona de muchas, sirvienta de pocas. Hay tantas gatas hoy en día haciendo álbumes muy personales estilo country y éste es el mejor! Las demás desean un álbum tan arte como este! KYLIE QUEEN OF POP
  27. Apr 6, 2018
    10
    Even singing a different style of music, Kylie doesn't lose her essence in "Gold", the Dance Music is there and it sounds fresh, mixed with Country. This amazing album makes anyone want to dance and have fun and that's why it's so good. Favs: "Golden", "Live A Little", "Shelby '68", "Rollin'" and "Low Blow".
  28. Apr 6, 2018
    8
    Ela chegou galeraaaaa! mais pessoal do que nunca e com um novo estilo, Kylie Minogue agora explora o Country. Não é dificil vê-la no estilo porque quem conhece sabe que a cantora se reinova com frequência, já tivemos até uma Kylie Indie. Preferidas: A Lifetime to Repair, Sincerely Yours, Lost Without You.

    EU TE AMO KYLIE MINOGUE!!!
  29. Apr 7, 2018
    10
    First of all let me start by saying IGNORE THE 1 STAR REVIEWS! Imagine how sad and pathetic your life must be that you have to create several accounts to put someone down! Yes, we can all tell it is one person!!! Bore off you sad yank!

    This is one of Kylie's best albums and her sound is more coherent and mature than ever! Go Kyles, we love ya!
  30. Apr 7, 2018
    10
    Very very good
    Is like....... her best album in years! Kylie minogue does pop, electro, rock, country, everything, such a girl with a such talent, congrats, Golden is really the Golden Era, the Golden Year, the Golden life.
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63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. 50
    Ultimately, there is a place for this kind of music, but it feels horribly dated.
  2. 60
    Apart from the smattering of country inflections, there are no great surprises in store.
  3. As a pop product, the album performs its function--and it’s commendable of Minogue to experiment with a different sound. It’s just a shame to hear a pop queen like Kylie seeming to buy into tacky generic artifice because it happens to be in vogue.