Migration
by Bonobo
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. DIY Magazine
    Jan 20, 2017
    60
    You’d hope there’d be more new ideas injected in to Simon’s music. As it is however, Migration feels disappointingly close to home.
  2. Uncut
    Jan 11, 2017
    60
    Migration, road-tested in SJ sets, finds Green cruising into that emotional landscapes occupied by the likes of Jon Hopkins and Mark Pritchard. [Feb 2017, p.23]
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    Jan 11, 2017
    60
    It all blends into a sonically rich album, perfect for gazing dreamily out of windows at passing landscapes, even if it doesn’t reach any new destinations.
  5. Resident Advisor
    Jan 17, 2017
    48
    As its title implies, Migration was meant to be about Green's experience moving to a new home and traveling around the world. But rather than taking his sound anywhere, Migration stays put.

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 58 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 58
  3. Negative: 1 out of 58
  1. dfminkle
    Jan 16, 2017
    7
    I am a huge fan of Bonobo, he is definitely in my top 5 favorite artists. This album has some great tracks that suggest a blend of his NorthI am a huge fan of Bonobo, he is definitely in my top 5 favorite artists. This album has some great tracks that suggest a blend of his North Borders electronic style with his more eclectic sound that he promoted on Days to Come. Some of the highlights for me include the serene Break Apart, the piano filled Migration, and the two ending tracks 7th Sevens and Figures. For me though, the album as a whole falls a little short of what I've come to expect from a Bonobo album. Some of the tracks feel a bit like filler rely too heavily on a generic club beat to keep the energy going. Maybe this album will grow on me a bit more with time, but I can't help but feel a little let down with this album when I think about how great his other albums are. I am still very excited to see the live show though, perhaps it will breathe a different energy into some of the songs.… Full Review »
  2. JasonR
    Jan 15, 2017
    9
    Its not breaking any new ground, but its brilliantly executed. 8.5/10. My personal favorites are Kerala, Ontario, Bambro koyo ganda, andIts not breaking any new ground, but its brilliantly executed. 8.5/10. My personal favorites are Kerala, Ontario, Bambro koyo ganda, and Figures with the Elkie Brooks sample (although Moodymann sampled it better on "Why Do U Feel")… Full Review »
  3. aukalender
    Jul 16, 2019
    8
    I don't think Migration really lived up to its hype or at least my personal expectations. It wasn't as Fresh as Black Sands or the NorthI don't think Migration really lived up to its hype or at least my personal expectations. It wasn't as Fresh as Black Sands or the North Borders, and I think it is the worst of the three. Still, it is a good album overall. It is just less imaginative, simpler and more streamlined than the previous three. It still has the signature melancholy of Bonobo and a couple bangers, most notably Bambro Koyo Ganda, which is possibly the most interesting song here.… Full Review »
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