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Savane - Ali Farka Toure
Metascore
94 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. The Guardian
    100
    This is an African classic.
  2. Observer Music Monthly
    100
    All we need to know is, he was a master and this is his masterwork.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    An elegant summation of his work. [11 Aug 2006, p.69]
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  4. Stylus Magazine
    100
    Savane stands out both as Ali Farka Touré's masterpiece, and as one of contemporary African music's finest achievements to date.
  5. Billboard
    90
    "Savane" is without question one of the finest efforts in his legendary discography.
  6. Amazon.com
    90
    His unsentimental, voluptuously masculine, spirit-guided magic is captured at its best, for all time, in this magnificent farewell.
  7. Austin Chronicle
    89
    One of his most accomplished recordings.
  8. Pitchfork
    81
    It is beautiful, emotive music, literally and figuratively entrancing.
  9. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    Probably the most gutsy, timeless recording of his career. [5 Aug 2006, p.29]
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  10. Under The Radar
    80
    A work that deserves every bit of praise that it receives. [#15]
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  11. PopMatters
    80
    This final record shows Touré still brimming with vitality. Savane is his wonderful farewell gift.
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8.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 52 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 2 out of 24
  1. DerekD.
    9
    Simply astounding roots music. Speaks to me even though I don't know his language.
  2. JabezH.
    6
    This is an OK album, but not nearly as good as 2005's "In the Heart of the Moon", or even "Talking Timbuktu". It certainly wasn't the best record of 2006, but worth it if you into the blues or a Toure fan.… Full Review »
  3. BrettG.
    10
    Supremely magical, a triumph of revelation in the sober gray world of today.
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