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La confusion

Amadou & Mariam

La confusion

First album in 5 years from the Malian duo, produced by Adrien Durand

ADM rating[?]

7.1

Label
Because Music
UK Release date
22/09/2017
US Release date
22/09/2017
  1. 9.0 |   PopMatters

    Encompasses a whole host of sounds and serves as aurally delightful proof that Bagayoko and Doumbia are unafraid of musical evolution
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  2. 8.0 |   Uncut

    Disco bangers. Print edition only

  3. 8.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    The record manages to stay light and joyful, revelling in the potential that music and dance possess to draw communities together and find resolution
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  4. 8.0 |   Q

    All through, the harmonies are urgent, uplifting and unspun. Print edition only

  5. 8.0 |   Mojo

    Captivating ninth album of message songs from the dancefloor. Print edition only

  6. 7.7 |   Pitchfork

    An album of shimmering Afro-pop that urges hope and offers uplift
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  7. 7.0 |   All Music

    An emboldened and spirited affair that works best when Durand backs off his influence somewhat and lets Amadou & Mariam do what they do best
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  8. 7.0 |   Loud And Quiet

    A blast of musical fresh air, accomplished with joy, exuberance and pure talent
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  9. 6.0 |   The Skinny

    A record packed with hypnotic, undulating West African grooves married to a throwback, synth-packed foreground
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  10. 6.0 |   The Guardian

    Includes some fine, distinctive work featuring powerful vocals from each of the duo, but they lose their edge thanks to the over-use of keyboards and electronica
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  11. 6.0 |   The FT

    For the most part Adrien Durand’s production on La Confusion flattens the Malians’ virtues into generic disco-funk, awash with wobbly synthesiser
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