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Universal acclaim- based on 58 Ratings
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Positive: 48 out of 58
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Mixed: 4 out of 58
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Negative: 6 out of 58
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JohannT.Dec 29, 2008
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brendank.Dec 6, 2008This was my first introduction to this duo and loved them. But I have to admit that if you like this album, you will LOVE their earlier album 'Dimanche à Bamako'. Both are excellent
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SergeyPFeb 4, 2009Absolutely agree with user comment: this CD is only for "uneducated people who like to think themselves as curious and open minded."
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JohnoFeb 7, 2009
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JoshF.Dec 12, 2008Jaw-droppingly listenable and inventive. I am hooked to this joyous affirmation of humanity and connectivity!
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WilliamF.Dec 15, 2008this is the most over rated album this year. Check out Foals! Nothing like a bit of funk punk/math rock!
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DanielM.Jan 20, 2009Delightfully optimistic melodies with an almost gloomy backdrop makes the blind duo's latest a truly fun listen. It may also be true that whatever Damon Alburn touches turns to gold and the fact that K'naan is featured makes it that much more irresistible.
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MitchMJan 6, 2009Without a doubt, the best albulm of the year!
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GillIFeb 4, 2009Sorry guys but i can't rate this clone of Manu Chao higher. Absolutely nothing interesting to listen.
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MattBDec 29, 2008
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TonyO.Dec 4, 2008More of the same. Good to great Afro pop, nicely recorded. Not as quirky as the last one, but will keep the fans happy.
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LiamdFeb 26, 2009
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JohnP.Feb 4, 2009
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SerjB.Nov 25, 2008Beautiful album, that's all I want to say.
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JesseR.Dec 12, 2008awesome.. album of the year..
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MattM.Dec 19, 2008Excellent 2nd album. This couple needs to come back to the states. I saw an electrifying show in June 2006. Simply amazing.
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danielh.Dec 2, 2008Fantastic, I love them!!!!
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WillB.Dec 12, 2008On the one hand, I'm not qualified to speak about this album, since I have not heard the rest of their catalogue. On the other hand, if there is any other album out right now that can top this for catchiness, poignancy, musical genius, good times, back story, and a healthy multiplier of long-time-coming, please show it to me.
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EleanorJ.Dec 16, 2008Fun, uplifting, and a truly wonderful album.
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Jun 5, 2023
Awards & Rankings
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Big production bombast in the latter half of the record--especially on 'Africa,' the English-language 'I Follow You' and the title track--could happily be skipped over, but there's at least half a record here that's as indispensible as it is likeable.
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The great thing about this follow-up is the way it builds on that foundation without lapsing into self-consciousness.
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This album is an affirmation of global connectivity and an emerging global culture that transcends and repurposes tradition as it sees fit--the sound of Mali merging with the world at large.