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  • Summary: The first release in four years for the Grammy-winning Beninese singer-songwriter was produced by Patrick Dillett with guest appearances from such artists as ASA, Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmagli, Dr. John, Yvonne Kidjo, the Kronos Quartet, Trio Teriba, and the Orchestre Philharmonique duThe first release in four years for the Grammy-winning Beninese singer-songwriter was produced by Patrick Dillett with guest appearances from such artists as ASA, Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmagli, Dr. John, Yvonne Kidjo, the Kronos Quartet, Trio Teriba, and the Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg. … Expand
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  • Record Label: 429 Records
  • Genre(s): R&B, Latin, Reggae, Funk, Pop/Rock, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, International, World Fusion, West African, African Traditions, African Folk, Afro-Pop, Afro-beat, Caribbean Traditions, International Pop
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  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. AllMusic
    Jan 27, 2014
    80
    There are several milestones in Kidjo's nearly 30-year recording career; Eve is certainly one of them.
  2. Boston Globe
    Jan 28, 2014
    80
    The songs are crisp, uptempo, concise.
  3. Uncut
    Feb 3, 2014
    80
    Bold, visionary and, in places, spine-tingling. [Mar 2014, p.78]
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  4. PopMatters
    Feb 28, 2014
    70
    Consistent from start to finish, Eve capably delivers the goods.
  5. The Observer (UK)
    Jan 27, 2014
    60
    Inveterate collaborators Dr John and Kairos 4tet also add variety to a somewhat one-paced set.
  6. Mojo
    Feb 11, 2014
    60
    Kidjo is in scintillating form. [Mar 2014, p.93]
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  7. Q Magazine
    Feb 14, 2014
    60
    If the flavor is international, the beef is still all hers, her skyscraper of a voice dominating all around it. [Mar 2014, p.114]
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