Nomad
by Bombino
  • Record Label: Nonesuch
  • Release Date: Apr 2, 2013
Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. The Guardian
    Apr 1, 2013
    60
    It's a pleasant, if limited set, and though there are echoes of the mesmeric style of Tinariwen, he sounds more like the attacking Vieux Farka Touré with less ambitious guitar work.
  2. The Observer (UK)
    Apr 1, 2013
    60
    This is fine internationalist guitar music.
  3. Dusted Magazine
    Apr 1, 2013
    50
    It remains to be seen whether Nomad reveals Bombino to be an artist of limited means or one who is making the occasional misstep on the way to something great.

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#44 Best Album of 2013

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User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. GeoAlbumSundays
    Nov 15, 2020
    0
    Its a really great album. Theres just a special sound to it. Emotion in the songs. It really sounds like nothing else i've heard
  2. adhamhany
    Feb 5, 2014
    8
    I didn't understand the lyrics, of course. But the music more than makes up for it. This album has some very beautiful guitar work. MyI didn't understand the lyrics, of course. But the music more than makes up for it. This album has some very beautiful guitar work. My favorite tracks are: Niamey Jam, Adinat, Her Tenere, and Imidiwan.… Full Review »
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