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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Sep 21, 2017
    90
    Amadou & Mariam’s latest encompasses a whole host of sounds and serves as aurally delightful proof that Bagayoko and Doumbia are unafraid of musical evolution. With such an embarrassment of musical riches, chances are you’ll find something to love on La Confusion.
  2. Mojo
    Sep 27, 2017
    80
    Amadou & Mariam have created a thought-provoking time capsule for future historians; a genuine masterpiece documenting the Malian unrest that is poignant, passionate, and directed equally at the head, feet and heart. [Nov 2017, p.101]
  3. Q Magazine
    Sep 27, 2017
    80
    All through, the harmonies are urgent, uplifting and unspun, a reminder that not everything needs a recoat to look perfectly at home. [Nov 2017, p.104]
  4. 80
    Despite such intense themes, the record manages to stay light and joyful, revelling in the potential that music and dance possess to draw communities together and find resolution.
  5. Uncut
    Sep 22, 2017
    80
    A pulsating collection of disco bangers. [Nov 2017, p.23]
  6. Sep 29, 2017
    77
    La Confusion offers uplift in a time of global insecurity.
  7. Sep 21, 2017
    70
    For an act that has been operating creatively since the mid-'70s, Amadou & Mariam once again prove their art can thrive in just about any setting.
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  1. Nov 26, 2017
    8
    When the afro beats hit right, damn do they ever hit right. Check out Filaou Bessame, my favourite track. It will get your ass shaking in joy!When the afro beats hit right, damn do they ever hit right. Check out Filaou Bessame, my favourite track. It will get your ass shaking in joy! Yay ass shaking! Full Review »