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Sound Of A Woman

Kiesza

Sound Of A Woman

Second album from the Canadian-born R&B / House singer produced by Rami Samir Afuni

ADM rating[?]

6.3

Label
Virgin EMI / Island
UK Release date
01/12/2014
US Release date
21/10/2014
  1. 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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  2. 8.0 |   The FT

    Fluently adopts different guises, from pop-house diva to honeyed R&B warbler
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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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

  8. 6.0 |   Evening Standard

    Best enjoyed on clubby hits rather than a 14-track album
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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 6.0 |   The Guardian

    Full-throttle pop with lots of jazz hands
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  13. 5.2 |   Pitchfork

    Sound of a Woman’s most memorable moments are when the duo deviate from their established norm
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  14. 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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