Ribbons
by Bibio
  • Record Label: Warp
  • Release Date: Apr 12, 2019
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81

Universal acclaim - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Under The Radar
    Apr 29, 2019
    60
    Ribbons is by no means a stand-out album from an illustrious career and it is not the most memorable of works, but it is a solid, enjoyable folk listen that is perfect for optimism in the sunshine, and, hell, we all need a bit of that right now.

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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. hzy0421
    May 13, 2019
    9
    How genres are fused effortlessly in this project really amazes me. The rural atmosphere, created by banjo, violin and Mellotron and summerHow genres are fused effortlessly in this project really amazes me. The rural atmosphere, created by banjo, violin and Mellotron and summer seeds/ autumn leaves references and even some cow-mooing samples, is joined by more experimental sounds, which can easily fit into his last ambient album. And I really like how this effort doesn't seem to belong in any era sonically, and that's perhaps its distinctive virtue.… Full Review »
  2. carrsean
    Apr 14, 2019
    8
    Recommended to someone just trying to relax. Gives off a really chill vibe. It's nothing new for Bibio, but returning to these sounds reveal aRecommended to someone just trying to relax. Gives off a really chill vibe. It's nothing new for Bibio, but returning to these sounds reveal a new level of refinement to his craft. This guy's the godfather of that whole "24/7 lo-fi hip hop beats" wave that went on for a bit. Yet as vague and overcrowded that stream tends to get, Bibio stands idiosyncratically for his unwavering ambition in sound and occasionally outstanding songwriting. It's a little bloated at over 50 minutes, but it stays relatively consistent throughout (w/ some highlights as well). If you want something with a punch, I would look elsewhere. But if those two things didn't steer you away, give this thing a shot.… Full Review »
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