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Originating from Hamilton, New Zealand, Kimbra has been performing her jazz-inflected pop since she was 14. Her Australian debut, Vows, has spawned three hit singles, is certified platinum, earned her a "one to watch" rave from Rolling Stone Australia and won Kimbra the ARIA (Australian Grammy) for Best Female Artist. Several of the songs on Vows are included on her US EP Settle Down, which was released in October 2011. Kimbra is also featured on Gotye's smash hit "Somebody That I Used To Know."
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104 of 115 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I just want to say that this is an artist to look forward to. The things she can do with her voice is amazing and it looks like she got good help with song writing as well. Songs are really intricate yet still catchy at first listen. My gripe with this album is its rather mundane and safe production. It sounds like a studio CD when her more "live" vocals are far more moving. Seriously, you haven't heard her until you go and watch her Sing Sing Studio videos. Go to youtube now and watch them, it may be the same song but the presentation is vastly different. Thank me later.
Favorite so far: Settle Down, Two Way Street, Call Me, Wandering Limbs.
Favorite so far: Settle Down, Two Way Street, Call Me, Wandering Limbs.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By LuKasAV6
Format:Audio CD
Like a beautiful musical sprite from another planet, Kimbra casts a spell with Vows, her debut album that is both a wonder and treasured gift. It doesn't fit in the box of any musical genre. It cleverly covers a wide range of musical styles which is a testament to Kimbra's artistry. Here are my 5 favorite songs for now:
"Something In The Way You Are" so perfectly expresses that curiosity you have that drives you to get to know someone better (or to psychotically obsess over someone). Whatever the case,
"Cameo Lover" is a fun flashback to the 60s, this sounds like a spirited hit that Phil Spector would have written.
"Good Intent" has a air of suspense to it in terms of sound. And I love how the lyrics express that good intent don't always render the best results. How true!
"Call Me" (from the deluxe version) - Growing up on a healthy diet of R&B/Funk, I naturally gravitated to this song instantly. No cryptic lyrics or deep emotional content here; just a great head-bopper.
"Sally I Can See You" - an ode to the eternal them of change. I love the chord progression throughout the song.
Vows is a remarkable debut from an intelligent, gifted artist. What an all too rare and satisfying experience it is!
"Something In The Way You Are" so perfectly expresses that curiosity you have that drives you to get to know someone better (or to psychotically obsess over someone). Whatever the case,
"Cameo Lover" is a fun flashback to the 60s, this sounds like a spirited hit that Phil Spector would have written.
"Good Intent" has a air of suspense to it in terms of sound. And I love how the lyrics express that good intent don't always render the best results. How true!
"Call Me" (from the deluxe version) - Growing up on a healthy diet of R&B/Funk, I naturally gravitated to this song instantly. No cryptic lyrics or deep emotional content here; just a great head-bopper.
"Sally I Can See You" - an ode to the eternal them of change. I love the chord progression throughout the song.
Vows is a remarkable debut from an intelligent, gifted artist. What an all too rare and satisfying experience it is!
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By BR777
Format:Audio CD
Kimbra is a true talent. Comparisons to Nina Simone, and Amy Winehouse are justified. She has real talent, and this album is great, and she is beautiful to boot, however, if you watch her "Live at Sing Sing" videos on you-tube, you will see that she cannot be contained by a conservatively produced album. She is a force to be reckoned with, is an incredible presence in her live performances, and her albums need to reflect that better otherwise she is being sold short.
Don't get me wrong, I like this album a lot, but it really only captures about %50 of what she is capable of.
She needs to establish a presence in Europe and the US, get her album available on amazon in the US as a proper, cheap album rather than an import.
I hope she gets the recognition she deserves as one of the best female singers currently producing music!
Don't get me wrong, I like this album a lot, but it really only captures about %50 of what she is capable of.
She needs to establish a presence in Europe and the US, get her album available on amazon in the US as a proper, cheap album rather than an import.
I hope she gets the recognition she deserves as one of the best female singers currently producing music!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome CD but check out her youtube videos, too
This CD is stellar and her voice is amazing but her live shows you can vary easily find on youtube sound far better and have more soul... if that's at all possible.
Published 14 days ago by Andy Manzella
5.0 out of 5 stars
Then again I just like Kimbra
I don't often go out and buy CD's, but for Kimbra's I really wanted a hard copy. Her song "Cameo Lover" was the one that really pulled me in, but after listening to the whole... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Yuki Okamura-Wong
5.0 out of 5 stars
classic!
I have different version of this CD. I was lucky enough to become a fan right before she came to town & so I was lucky enough to catch her live performance of these songs. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Juan J. Flores
5.0 out of 5 stars
cool
Great voice, gereatr lyrics and very cool music. here are the words required. one t wo three four five six seven eight nine ten
Published 27 days ago by Michael Cook
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good, could be better with less "help"
She has a fantastic voice. Very skilled. Problem is, the songs are cluttered up with too much background noise at times. Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. Dempsey
5.0 out of 5 stars
what a voice!
Great voice and good licks! This album is everything I thought it would be and them some. If you like female vocalists then don't pass on Kimbra!
Published 1 month ago by Mordalf
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty good
I got this CD because I love Kimbra with Gotye. I would recommend this CD and I really enjoy several of the songs!
Published 1 month ago by W. Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great new voice
Listen to "Settle Down", what a voice! Very clean recording. You can hear every nuance and detail. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ron Mason
5.0 out of 5 stars
just dont fall in love
Were sound bring agreat ambiance to your listen pleasure, she deliver a array of great music. It must listen. Go full album.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Kimbra is fun to listen to and really fun to watch!
If you want to listen to a real vocalist fused with real music, Kimbra has that and more. She is on the forefront of bringing back real talent to a music industry which is sorely... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sean B. O'neil
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