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9.0
99568
9.0 |
PopMatters
Encompasses a whole host of sounds and serves as aurally delightful proof that Bagayoko and Doumbia are unafraid of musical evolution
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8.0
99565
8.0 |
Uncut
Disco bangers. Print edition only
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8.0
99566
8.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
The record manages to stay light and joyful, revelling in the potential that music and dance possess to draw communities together and find resolution
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8.0
99651
8.0 |
Q
All through, the harmonies are urgent, uplifting and unspun. Print edition only
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8.0
99728
8.0 |
Mojo
Captivating ninth album of message songs from the dancefloor. Print edition only
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7.7
99753
7.7 |
Pitchfork
An album of shimmering Afro-pop that urges hope and offers uplift
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7.0
99570
7.0 |
All Music
An emboldened and spirited affair that works best when Durand backs off his influence somewhat and lets Amadou & Mariam do what they do best
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7.0
99571
7.0 |
Loud And Quiet
A blast of musical fresh air, accomplished with joy, exuberance and pure talent
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6.0
99567
6.0 |
The Skinny
A record packed with hypnotic, undulating West African grooves married to a throwback, synth-packed foreground
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6.0
99569
6.0 |
The Guardian
Includes some fine, distinctive work featuring powerful vocals from each of the duo, but they lose their edge thanks to the over-use of keyboards and electronica
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6.0
99564
6.0 |
The FT
For the most part Adrien Durand’s production on La Confusion flattens the Malians’ virtues into generic disco-funk, awash with wobbly synthesiser
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