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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 27
  2. Negative: 1 out of 27
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  1. Jul 11, 2019
    10
    While it seems the North Borders didn't generate the interest or critical acclaim of Black Sands or Migration, it really left an impression on me. Maybe it was the time of its release and I was open to its melancholic sound more than others. This is a technically superb outing for Bonobo, I feel, and Ten Tigers, Sapphire, as well as Bonobo's probably most famous song Cirrus are addictiveWhile it seems the North Borders didn't generate the interest or critical acclaim of Black Sands or Migration, it really left an impression on me. Maybe it was the time of its release and I was open to its melancholic sound more than others. This is a technically superb outing for Bonobo, I feel, and Ten Tigers, Sapphire, as well as Bonobo's probably most famous song Cirrus are addictive and timeless, at least for me. Expand
  2. Sep 3, 2013
    10
    Literally the best album I have ever heard for this style of music, Bonobo without a doubt has become my favourite artist. Though this album is almost entirely instrumental tracks each track has it own identity and is full of emotion while felling relaxed
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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Dec 5, 2013
    67
    You have to wonder whether this is Bonobo appealing to the mass market he's engaged, building atmospheric pop that works better than his rumbles and snorts in a live setting.
  2. May 10, 2013
    80
    It’s an accomplished record.
  3. Apr 23, 2013
    60
    Unfortunately, while the singers add some variety to the down-tempo dance stew that Green comes up with, they also fade into his lounge-like, bare-bones background all too well without adding much flavor, not to mention bite, to the proceedings.