Ash
by Ibeyi
  • Record Label: XL
  • Release Date: Sep 29, 2017
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Oct 2, 2017
    60
    For all the just-so production, sirens and guests, the Diazes haven’t entirely sacrificed the Yoruba spirituality and batá drumming that made their debut so distinctive.
  2. Q Magazine
    Sep 29, 2017
    60
    Sampling Michelle Obama on No Man Is Big Enough For My Arms feels glib, while Vale aspires to Solange-like authority but, unlike their voices never quite strikes the right note. [Nov 2017, p.111]
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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Pandlr
    Oct 9, 2017
    10
    An album full of exaltation of African music in conjunction with pop music and rhythms of black origin turns it into a classic to know how toAn album full of exaltation of African music in conjunction with pop music and rhythms of black origin turns it into a classic to know how to appreciate what black music gives us the best. The duo surprised me once again after a series of addictive plays on "River" this time I'm giving endless reproductions in Away Away, No Man Is Big Enough for my Arms and Deathless.

    Português BR:
    Um álbum lotado de exaltação da música africana em junção com a música pop e ritmos de origem negra transforma-o em um clássico para saber apreciar o que a música negra nos proporciona de melhor. A dupla me surpreendeu mais uma vez após uma série de execuções viciantes em "River" desta vez estou dando infinitas reproduções em Away Away, No Man Is Big Enough for my Arms e Deathless.    … Full Review »
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