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. The Telegraph (UK)
    Apr 6, 2018
    60
    Apart from the smattering of country inflections, there are no great surprises in store.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Apr 6, 2018
    60
    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.
  3. The Guardian
    Apr 6, 2018
    60
    While aesthetic shifts have been crucial to her career, Golden feels like the first time the window dressing is a distraction from a flawed yet deeply admirable album.
  5. The Independent (UK)
    Apr 5, 2018
    60
    Though the Nashville experiment is finally too half-hearted for the desired transformation, “Shelby ’68” mines Melbourne memories for a more personalised rural makeover.
  6. Exclaim
    Apr 5, 2018
    60
    Golden is bereft of relative stinkers, but there's little to bring listeners back.
  7. Pitchfork
    Apr 6, 2018
    54
    On Golden, she sounds like someone playing at country music, rather than someone who understands it. Her star will doubtlessly endure this awkward release, but let’s hope country Kylie is short-lived.
  8. The Line of Best Fit
    Apr 18, 2018
    50
    Ultimately, there is a place for this kind of music, but it feels horribly dated.

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#27 Most Discussed Album of 2018
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#22 Most Shared Album of 2018

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User Score
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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