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9.0
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musicOMH
Assume Crash Position is certainly not an album for every taste, but the adventurous musical globetrotter will find its rhythm infectious
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9.0
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PopMatters
Whether it is the trance-summoning bleeps, whistles, and samba-esque drumming of “Fula Fula” or the intimate invitation of Mingiedi’s solo closing number, the music of Konono No. 1 continues to demand involvement on the part of the listener. This is glorious noise
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8.5
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Daily Telegraph
More ambitiously produced, featuring some mind-warping stereo effects
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8.0
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BBC
Assume Crash Position doesn’t have the immediate impact of Congotronics, but it shows Konono are still morphing and innovating, led by a spirit of discovery – and whatever they find and pick up along the way
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8.0
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The Quietus
Eight tracks of hip-shaking whistle-making fanfare, relentless riffs and the kind of African rhythms now once again appropriated by contemporary avant-rock music
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8.0
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Uncut
Contributions from guitarist Manuaka Pepe Felly and members of Kasae Allstars crank up the general air of euphoria even further. Print edition only
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NME
They twist traditional Bazombo trance music intro a relentless groove. Print edition only
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8.0
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Mojo
Played next to Congotronics, this sounds in part like the work of a whole different band, yet the buzz and fizz still thrill. Print edition only
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7.0
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Spin
Even with enhanced production, Konono still sound like high prophets of lo-fi magic. Don't expect variety, though. It's all about the trance
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7.0
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The Line Of Best Fit
A group to be savoured live, Assume Crash Position does not so much cement the individual nature of this theatrical band, as it sees them relinquish part of their individual make-up – perhaps with an outlook to appeal to a wider audience
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5.7
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Pitchfork
The formula beats all of the divergences - and that may mean that recording this magnificent band in the studio a second time was superfluous
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