This weekend is all about Kimbra. Each day, starting Friday and ending Sunday, The Soundtrack Of My Life will feature a different song from her upcoming album, Vows.
Today's selection is "Good Intent". Kimbra switches her game plan with this track. Imagine a dark and smoky club with a jazz singer playing in front of a swinging band. It's somewhat vintage and has an alluring vibe that sounds like trouble.
Kimbra's layered vocals create the illusion that she's being backed by a group of singers, complete with matching outfits and swaying dances. In reality, she just knows how to tackle harmonies to produce a fleshed out sound that fills the room.
Spiraling down a devious line, the chorus' melody gives "Good Intent" an almost sarcastic sound. Kimbra holds the power with her demanding voice. This song definitely showcases a different side of her as an artist. She could pursue a more soulful jazz influenced style just as easily as a pop focused destination. She seems to have found the perfect middle ground between these genres and it works flawlessly.
