# 90s Music

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This article is about the song by Kimbra. For music released during the 1990s, see [1990s in music](/source/1990s_in_music).

"**90s Music**" is a song co-written, co-produced[2] and performed by New Zealand recording artist [Kimbra](/source/Kimbra), issued as the lead [single](/source/Single_(music)) from her second studio album *[The Golden Echo](/source/The_Golden_Echo)*.

## Composition

The song was co-written by Johnson (also co-produced), [Mark Foster](/source/Foster_the_People), [Matt Morris](/source/Matt_Morris_(musician)), and Stephen McQuinn. Alongside its song's production by Major Dudes and [Rich Costey](/source/Rich_Costey). The song had added with diverse genres: [Alternative R&B](/source/Alternative_R%26B), [electropop](/source/Electropop), [glitch hop](/source/Glitch_hop) and [art rock](/source/Art_rock). 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, [Mariah Carey](/source/Mariah_Carey), Nirvana and TLC.

## Critical reception

The song has received positive reviews from critics. Jason Lipshutz of *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))* called the song "captivating" when he previewed it in May 2014.[3] Stan Mahoney of *[The Guardian](/source/The_Guardian)* explained that the song was "manic" and that it was a "self-consciously eclectic [...] single".[4] Jake Cleland of *[Pitchfork](/source/Pitchfork_Media)*, while giving the [parent album](/source/The_Golden_Echo) a middling rating, called the song "polarizing" and further explained that it is the most coherent track on the album.[5]

## Music video

The official [music video](/source/Music_video) for the song was directed by [Justin Francis](/source/Justin_Francis_(director)).[6] It has multiple coloured graphics with visualisations and a duo of young backup dancers.

## References

1. ["Amazon.com: 90s Music: Kimbra: MP3 Downloads"](https://www.amazon.com/90s-Music-Kimbra/dp/B00K987WGS). *Amazon*. Retrieved 8 June 2015.

1. ["Kimbra - The Golden Echo (CD, Album) at Discogs"](http://www.discogs.com/Kimbra-The-Golden-Echo/release/6018818). [discogs](/source/Discogs). Retrieved 8 June 2015.

1. Lipshutz, Jason (29 May 2014). ["Kimbra's '90s Music': Hear The New Song From Her 'The Golden Echo' Album | Billboard"](https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6092113/kimbra-90s-music-song-golden-echo-album-august). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved 10 June 2015.

1. ["Kimbra: The Golden Echo review – a masterclass in sheer pop joy | Music | The Guardian"](https://www.theguardian.com/music/australia-culture-blog/2014/aug/14/kimbra-golden-echo-review-a-masterclass-in-sheer-pop-joy). *[The Guardian](/source/The_Guardian)*. 13 August 2014. Retrieved 10 June 2015.

1. Cleland, Jake (14 August 2014). ["Kimbra: The Golden Echo | Album Reviews | Pitchfork"](https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/19635-kimbra-the-golden-echo). *[Pitchfork](/source/Pitchfork_(website))*. Retrieved 10 June 2015.

1. ["Kimbra- 90s Music \[OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO\] - YouTube"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0yi8D15r7o). 3 June 2014. Retrieved 10 June 2015. – via [YouTube](/source/YouTube)

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