No doubt Kimbra’s contribution to a certain Gotye song you might’ve heard of, ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’, has netted her a swag of new fans and facebook likers, but ‘Good Intent’ shows that Kimbra can come up with the goods just fine on her own.

Kimbra – Good Intent by viceroyalty

This song would be just as comfortable as the backing track in a swanky lounge as it would be in a bedroom; it oozes soul and warmth, but just about everything apart from the vocals is admittedly a little constant. The bass and percussion are repetitive and sound like they simply loop all the way through, but this also serves to display Kimbra’s voice that much better.

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