"90s Music" is a song co-written, co-produced and performed by New Zealand recording artist Kimbra, issued as the lead

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from her second studio album '' The Golden Echo''.

Composition

The song was co-written by Johnson (also co-produced), Mark Foster, Matt Morris, and Stephen McQuinn. Alongside its song's production by Major Dudes and Rich Costey. The song had added with diverse genres:

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and

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. In this song, Kimbra recalls the time spent with an old flame, and compares her remembrance of him to the sentiment of a 1990s song. Kimbra shouts out to all artists and bands such as Aaliyah, Michael Jackson,

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, Nirvana and TLC.

Critical reception

The song has received positive reviews from critics. Jason Lipshutz of ''

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'' called the song "captivating" when he previewed it in May 2014. Stan Mahoney of '' The Guardian'' explained that the song was "manic" and that it was a "self-consciously eclectic ..single". Jake Cleland of '' Pitchfork'', while giving the parent album a middling rating, called the song "polarizing" and further explained that it is the most coherent track on the album.

Music video

The official music video for the song was directed by Justin Francis. It has multiple coloured graphics with visualisations and a duo of young backup dancers.

References

External links

* 2014 songs 2014 singles Kimbra songs Music videos directed by Justin Francis Song recordings produced by Rich Costey Song recordings produced by Kimbra Songs written by Kimbra Songs written by Matt Morris (musician) Warner Records singles Songs written by Mark Foster (singer) {{2014-single-stub