III
by Bo Ningen
  • Record Label: PIAS
  • Release Date: May 20, 2014
Metascore
75

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. Q Magazine
    Jun 13, 2014
    60
    While there's nothing on here that feels quite as urgent as Nichijyou, last year's track recorded with Jehnny Beth from Savages, it's still a beguiling collection of songs. [Jul 2014, p.103]
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  2. Mojo
    May 15, 2014
    60
    While Bo Ningen often sound like they're flailing with chaotic abandon, the might of tracks like DaDaDa proves they also respect tension and restraint. [Jun 2014, p.88]
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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Hey-Person
    May 25, 2014
    7
    BBNG3 is this band's first album using 100% of their own material. Because of this BBNG really had to focus and make sure that they make goodBBNG3 is this band's first album using 100% of their own material. Because of this BBNG really had to focus and make sure that they make good songs for this album. That being said, you don't really feel the energy on this thing cause they aren't kids jammin out to covers anymore. These guys definitely sound more serious and the production on this thing can't be any better. I just wish that there were more jammin solo's and fun like there was with bbng1 and 2.

    7.1/10 for me. All the songs are good, but don't have as much energy as the previous albums. I would recommend it to any fan of hip-hop/electronic/jazz    … Full Review »
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