• Record Label: Marathon
  • Release Date: Mar 31, 2023
Metascore
87

Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Apr 17, 2023
    90
    Especially remarkable about Maal’s work on Being is how thoroughly his ethos as an artist and human permeates every piece of the production. His support of younger artists feels organic amid modern electropop sounds, an essential element of his overall emphasis on collaboration.
  2. Apr 14, 2023
    90
    As with every track on this perfectly crafted piece of work from one of the world’s most distinctive voices, it is really quite beautiful.
  3. Mojo
    Mar 31, 2023
    80
    His most satisfying outing in decades. [Apr 2023, p.85]
  4. Uncut
    Mar 31, 2023
    80
    An album that uses traditional African instrumentation and state-of-the-art electronica with a boldness that is extraordinary. [May 2023, p.31]
  5. Mar 31, 2023
    80
    ‘Being’ is the most enjoyable album Maal has released to date.
  6. Mar 31, 2023
    80
    This is stand-up-and-listen music, commanding attention in surprising ways. Being suggests that far from mellowing with age, Maal – who turns 70 in June – remains as eager and excited to explore new frontiers as he ever was.

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