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6.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8

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  1. Mar 26, 2012
    6
    This album lacked a lot for me... It could have been very promising if there were more intricate elements added to the sound of each song. For me, the bass line in most of the songs were very repetitive and there were way too many filler songs in between. I also thought that Damon Albarn would be singing more of the songs (instead of two!). So, overall... it's not a bad album, but it couldThis album lacked a lot for me... It could have been very promising if there were more intricate elements added to the sound of each song. For me, the bass line in most of the songs were very repetitive and there were way too many filler songs in between. I also thought that Damon Albarn would be singing more of the songs (instead of two!). So, overall... it's not a bad album, but it could be much better. Expand
  2. Oct 4, 2022
    5
    The album is OK but lacks a proper structure with the bass lines sounding very repetitive. The album also lacks any contribution from Damon with him only singing on 2 songs. A lot of the songs are way too short. Could have been better.
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 18
  2. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Jun 25, 2012
    70
    An 18-track adventure into the joyous heart of classic African funk as colorful as the jacket it is dressed in.
  2. May 4, 2012
    70
    It's easy to see how one could criticize the album for being somewhat formless or aimless at points, but that just feels like missing the point. The loose grooves and improvisational feel are what it's all about... It's still a great listen, and a great time.
  3. May 2, 2012
    68
    This album doesn't suck... it's just boring.