Gold-Diggers Sound

Leon Bridges - Gold-Diggers Sound
Critic Score
Based on 18 reviews
2021 Ratings: #257 / 753
User Score
Based on 275 ratings
2021 Rank: #496
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CRITIC REVIEWS

100
The Observer

The soul singer breaks out of his comfort zone with a sparkling collection that evades easy answers.

90
Clash

‘Gold-Diggers Sound’ is an effortless and easy listen thanks to the high production value, Bridges’ velvety-smooth vocals, and the strength of his songwriting, it’s set to be one of the albums of the year.

80
Record Collector
Between Bridges’ Sacred roots sounds and modern purchase, there’s gold to be found here.
80
Rolling Stone
The versatile Texas soul man’s third LP is his most ambitious and powerful work.
80
The Line of Best Fit

Not only is Gold-Diggers Sound the most cohesive release Bridges has put out to date, it’s also the most distinctive. This sounds like the album he’s been trying to make his entire career, while also managing to pay homage and give credit to the stylistic forebears that trod the path before him.

80
DIY

While more of a slow burn than his previous efforts, ‘Gold-Diggers Sound’ sees Leon Bridges shine brighter as a songwriter, as an artist and as a man than ever.

80
NME

The star's latest offering maintains the traditional elements of old-school soul of his previous work but introduces a new, vibrant, almost luminous aesthetic.

75
Under the Radar

Gold-Diggers Sound’s finest moments are the soft as a whisper ones. The sound of slipping into something a little more comfortable.

75
Paste

Gold-Diggers Sound is yet another graceful, often captivating deviation from the retro path most critics probably expected him to stick with.

70
Exclaim!
Like Bridges' career itself, it's smooth and collaborative, and will keeps everyone on their toes, not knowing what sound will come next.
70
Uncut

That Bridges' voice, with its mix of rapture and hurt, is a thing of effortless beauty hardly needs repeating.

70
Spectrum Culture
Leon Bridges continues to push his sound forward while writing love letters to his influences, further establishing himself as a rare and refreshing combination of tribute and progress.
70
Gigwise

Gold-Diggers Sound is a very laid-back, easy listening album; there’s no particular ‘wow factor’ however, I respect the progression developments and experimentation since his debut.

70
AllMusic
Even in those moments, there is never an indication that Bridges could possibly lose his composure. The unswerving self-control he has demonstrated across three albums both impresses and mystifies.
70
Pitchfork

The Texas singer delivers a smooth, risk-averse R&B album whose nostalgic trappings aim for timelessness.

60
The Arts Desk

Gold-Diggers Sound is its own better place and time, not separate from the stresses outside, but a creamy balm to their aches.

CameronFriezer
74

Tracklist:

Favourite: Why Don't You Touch Me
Worst: Sho Nuff

1. Born Again (with Robert Glasper) - 7
2. Motorbike - 8
3. Steam - 7
4. Why Don't You Touch Me - 10
5. Magnolias - 8
6. Gold-Diggers (Junior's Fanfare) - (not included)
7. Details - 6
8. Sho Nuff - 5
9. Sweeter (feat. Terrace Martin) - 6
10. Don't Worry (feat. Ink) - 8
11. Blue Mesas - 9

Average: 7.4
Quick Comment: Feels refreshing and just a bit of a vibe. Sometimes I thin lyrically it can be a corny at times but the ... read more

Hom1803
70

This is just great, traditional RnB

78

Nice

78

Nice

90

This feels simultaneously the most out of his comfort zone and the most him. It's a blend of energetic beats and beautiful instrumentation danced around by his beautiful voice and solid lyrics. The vibe and melodies on Don't Worry are gorgeous and Ink's vocals fit it perfectly. The Robert Glasper feature is great and hopefully turns more people onto him. Blue Mesas is a beautiful and raw closer. There are some repetitive moments for sure but not enough to bog down what is overall an extremely ... read more

DrakeBonna
72

Favourite Tracks:

Steam - 74
Details - 80

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Track List

1Born Again
3:43
77
2Motorbike
3:08
79
3Steam
3:23
82
4Why Don't You Touch Me
3:17
82
5Magnolias
3:22
79
6Gold-Diggers (Junior's Fanfare)
0:41
73
7Details
3:16
79
8Sho Nuff
3:07
76
9Sweeter
2:48
74
10Don't Worry
6:41
feat. Ink
85
11Blue Mesas
3:15
81
Total Length: 36 minutes
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Added on: May 12, 2021