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81

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

  • Summary: This is the debut full-length release for the Brooklyn R&B singer best known for being sample on Drake's "Jungle" track.
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Crawl
A cactus - full bloom Work gloves for you I'm a big red ballon - I love you Bite you - ripe fruit What else to do But kiss your boo boo - I want... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Feb 2, 2017
    80
    Jardin is also no departure from Garzón-Montano’s first release, 2014’s EP ‘Bishouné: Alma del Huila’, but rather a continuation of theme and sound. Perhaps it is his self-imposed musical exile which has created a sound that some listeners may find repetitive whilst others meaningful in its persistence.
  2. Q Magazine
    Jan 26, 2017
    80
    What really elevates the songs though, is the underlying weave of Latin-influenced percussion and subtle string arangements which draw deftly on Garzon-Montano's French-Colombian roots. [Mar 2017, p.108]
  3. Jan 26, 2017
    80
    [An] inviting album. The sky could be the limit.
  4. Mojo
    Jan 26, 2017
    80
    Jardin retain the EP's satisfyingly minimalist approach. [Feb 2017, p.92]
  5. Mar 15, 2017
    78
    Jardín proves spring's arrived for Gabriel Garzón-Montano.
  6. Jan 26, 2017
    74
    Jardín represents a soft rebuke to the star--as well as a rich, buffed debut from an adept young artist.
  7. Jan 26, 2017
    70
    Jardín serves straight-up soul and funk with a pop sensibility. Garzón-Montano's vocals are solid and serviceable, the album production robust and efficient and the musical mindset supported by a strong level of craft.
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  1. Positive: 1 out of 1
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 1
  3. Negative: 0 out of 1
  1. Mar 27, 2017
    9
    Great warm and sensual LP. Gabriel's voice is very inviting and the instruments (all performed by Gabriel) are extremely smooth. My favoritesGreat warm and sensual LP. Gabriel's voice is very inviting and the instruments (all performed by Gabriel) are extremely smooth. My favorites and go to songs on this are Long Ears, Crawl, Bomba Fabrika, and My Balloon. This will be on repeat for the rest of the year and will most likely be purchased on vinyl. Expand