Ape In Pink Marble
by Devendra Banhart
User Score
6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17
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  1. Sardine3
    Jul 6, 2019
    8
    Intriguing , esoteric and uneven.Its as if he has multiple personalities , the problem being that not all of them are capable composers or performers.
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  2. molecular
    Nov 6, 2016
    8
    Devendra Banhart's best album since "Cripple Crow". Actual hooks and catchy tunes instead of the meandering noodling of the last couple albums. He still waves his freak flag high but here he is at his most accessible.
  3. frankrog29
    Sep 24, 2016
    9
    I highly recommend Ape in Pink Marble, whether you are already a fan or you're a newcomer to Devendra Banhart's superb music. I like all of his albums, but this one is superior because it has a very catchy, appealing, almost irresistible positive energy to it. If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Banhart's music, this album is a good entry point into his oeuvre - it's probably his mostI highly recommend Ape in Pink Marble, whether you are already a fan or you're a newcomer to Devendra Banhart's superb music. I like all of his albums, but this one is superior because it has a very catchy, appealing, almost irresistible positive energy to it. If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Banhart's music, this album is a good entry point into his oeuvre - it's probably his most accessible album to date. It is cohesive throughout and the production is top-notch. Ape in Pink Marble is one of Mr. Banhart's best albums and, in my opinion, one of the best albums of the year so far.… Expand

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Magnet
    Oct 18, 2016
    80
    The fantasy and the fantastic continue, and his soft sculptural Dadaist lyrical sense of romance will always go with DevBan's trembling, lilting melodies like cheese and chocolate. [No. 136, p.53]
  2. Record Collector
    Oct 7, 2016
    80
    On the whole Ape is a chilled listen. It’s glorious that Banhart has found this high watermark plateau so far into his career, especially when you remember he was once in danger of becoming the one-time token hippy at the party.
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  3. Clash Music
    Oct 3, 2016
    80
    Ape in Pink Marble doesn’t do anything innovative because it doesn’t really have to. So go ahead, Devendra, celebrate.
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