"...based out of Durham, North Carolina, [Baobab] just released their debut album, and it couldn’t sound less like a debut. Complex, mature, and impeccably arranged, the album is nothing short of hypnotizing." – Knox Road
"...apparently a new band has sprung up out of nowhere and is very quickly gaining traction amongst music bloggers internationally....Their sound is unique, decorated with electronic sounds mixed with acoustic-sounding guitars, all iced with beautiful layered vocals that feel like silk sheets on freshly made bed. It's beautiful and captivating all at the same time." – Sunset in the Rearview
"[Baobab's songs are] complex, hypnotizing, and pleasantly trippy. Layered vocals, looped electronic effects, a xylophone, and guitar, amongst many other layers, envelope my ears and uplift my soul." – Indie Shuffle
"Baobab’s self titled debut is like a friendly squareoff between a high-on-life acoustic guitarist and a slightly warped electronist. It’s a complex pairing, and in the hands of a lesser artist would become musical-mash. But Baobab’s Phil Torres skillfully balances the sound, resulting in a wonderfully ambidextrous take on folk." – Transient Jukebox
"This fourteen track debut album is a self-produced gem out of Durham that combines aspects of folk, electronic, experimental, and world music. ... One could argue they're one of the most diverse acts in the region." – The Bottom String
"Baobab’s 14-track album floats seamlessly track to track, creating a strong sensation of effortlessness, although each track is more layered, complex and enticing than the next." – Treble In Trouble, Album of the Week
"Their self-titled debut album just came out - available for free download! - and it features a beautiful fusion of the acoustic and the electronic. I was floored by this track "Music for a Movie." The only failing of the title is that I don’t think it could easily be in the background of anything because of how it grabs your attention and sweeps you up in it. It is lush and intricate and the world music vibes radiate a universal warmth. I dig." – Those Who Dig
"The album is a lovely, calming collection of tracks that bring to mind a less Spanish Devendra Banhart. With quite a bit of classical guitar expertise, Torres manages to show off his licks while writing simple, often tribal-influenced tunes. The instrumental "Music for a Movie" showcases a well-balanced mix of electric and acoustic sounds that is found on the whole album. Baobab has plenty of room to grow into his unique tribal-electro-folk sound, and it looks like he’ll need it." – Write to the Beat, Submission of the Week
"With songs like "Brownian Motion," "Spring Forward," "Music for a Movie" and "Poor I Was" it is only natural to fall ear over ear for their hard to believe self-titled debut album Baobab." – Mitten Mouth Music
"...don't be surprised to hear a buzz build around Torres’ colorful bursts of electronic and acoustic guitar-based compositions – spurred, in part, by Baobab’s striking self-made videos." – Shuffle Magazine,
