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CRITIC REVIEWS
100
The soul singer breaks out of his comfort zone with a sparkling collection that evades easy answers.
10mo
90
An exquisite album by a mercurial talent.
10mo
90
‘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.
10mo
80
The versatile Texas soul man’s third LP is his most ambitious and powerful work.
10mo
80
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.
10mo
80
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.
10mo
80
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.
9mo
80
Between Bridges’ Sacred roots sounds and modern purchase, there’s gold to be found here.
9mo
75
Gold-Diggers Sound’s finest moments are the soft as a whisper ones. The sound of slipping into something a little more comfortable.
10mo
75
Gold-Diggers Sound is yet another graceful, often captivating deviation from the retro path most critics probably expected him to stick with.
10mo
70
That Bridges' voice, with its mix of rapture and hurt, is a thing of effortless beauty hardly needs repeating.
11mo
70
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.
10mo
70
The Texas singer delivers a smooth, risk-averse R&B album whose nostalgic trappings aim for timelessness.
10mo
70
Like Bridges' career itself, it's smooth and collaborative, and will keeps everyone on their toes, not knowing what sound will come next.
10mo
70
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.
9mo
70
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.
9mo
60
Gold-Diggers Sound is its own better place and time, not separate from the stresses outside, but a creamy balm to their aches.
10mo
Ladies and gentlemen, the Leon Bridges that single-handedly revived the vintage R&B/Soul sound 40 years later, the Leon Bridges that made some of the catchiest and genuine music of the 2010s, the Leon Bridges we all knew and loved...has left the building.
Decent 5/10
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
Leon Bridges doesn’t shock, surprise or even considers bringing anything new to the table.
it was a nice album but I've never really been a big traditional r&b fan. i'm not sure what about it doesn't really do it for me tbh but I've rarely really connected with most r&b songs i've listened to. i like don't worry.
good vibes, enjoyable listen, but nothing that stands out. just a well-done R&B album, nothing more and nothing less.
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Track List
| 1 | Born Again 3:43 with Robert Glasper | 74 |
| 2 | Motorbike 3:08 | 77 |
| 3 | Steam 3:23 | 80 |
| 4 | Why Don't You Touch Me 3:17 | 81 |
| 5 | Magnolias 3:22 | 77 |
| 6 | Gold-Diggers (Junior's Fanfare) 0:41 | 73 |
| 7 | Details 3:16 | 76 |
| 8 | Sho Nuff 3:07 | 72 |
| 9 | Sweeter 2:48 feat. Terrace Martin | 67 |
| 10 | Don't Worry 6:41 feat. Ink | 83 |
| 11 | Blue Mesas 3:15 | 77 |
Total Length: 36 minutes
Year End Lists
| #10 | / | Good Morning America |
| #20 | / | Rolling Stone |
| #46 | / | RIFF Magazine |
| / | American Songwriter | |
| / | Esquire |
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Added on: May 12, 2021