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8.0
71739
8.0 |
Spin
One of the most elastic albums of the 1990s, both 20 years too late and also totally in time
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8.0
71753
8.0 |
The FT
Fluently adopts different guises, from pop-house diva to honeyed R&B warbler
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7.0
71742
7.0 |
Exclaim
Kiesza (born Kiesa Rae Ellestad) explores different styles of dance music, merging her interests in Chicago house with contemporary techniques being flexed by the likes of Disclosure or Diplo
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7.0
71740
7.0 |
All Music
While Sound of a Woman is slightly too long and unfocused, at its best it's a potent reminder of how much fun this sound was - and is
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7.0
71737
7.0 |
Slant Magazine
Kiesza, a Berklee College of Music grad who cut her teeth as a folk singer, has more foresight than many of the one-hit wonders the album's singles suggest she's emulating
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7.0
71738
7.0 |
Clash
A sure-footed statement of intent from a top newcomer amongst 2014’s pop crowd who, on this evidence, is going to contend for further number ones in the coming years
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6.0
71746
6.0 |
Q
Has the vocal style to tackle almost any style in modern pop and make it sound worthy of attention. Print edition only
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6.0
71750
6.0 |
Evening Standard
Best enjoyed on clubby hits rather than a 14-track album
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6.0
71766
6.0 |
DIY
Kiesza may have already dominated the charts and club scene, but she’s got a whole lot more tricks up her sleeve
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6.0
71800
6.0 |
Digital Spy
With the likes of David Guetta, Calvin Harris and Disclosure manning the gates of commercial dance music, it's fair to say that Kiesza's Sound of a Woman isn't just welcome, but a much-needed presence within the genre
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6.0
71944
6.0 |
The Irish Times
Her breakout track Hideaway remains her most audacious calling card, a full-blooded deep house throbber with Ellestad’s soulful tones hitting the red zone
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6.0
71736
6.0 |
The Guardian
Full-throttle pop with lots of jazz hands
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5.2
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5.2 |
Pitchfork
Sound of a Woman’s most memorable moments are when the duo deviate from their established norm
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4.0
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4.0 |
The Observer
Ultimately, too many promising tracks fall flat, and Kiesza’s strong, emotive voice is forced to do all the heavy lifting
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