Eyes Open is an album by the Senegalese musician Youssou N'Dour, released in 1992 via Spike Lee's 40 Acres and a Mule Musicworks label.
"[19] Stereo Review wrote that "N'Dour continues to pump out a propulsive sound that's dazzling in its rich combination of rhythms and irresistible in its melodic urgency.
"[20] The Christian Science Monitor noted that "N'Dour continues to temper his artful confabulation of African sensibility and American funk.
"[21] The Calgary Herald determined that "his band's lopingly propulsive rhythms will remind newcomers to soukous more of reggae's hypnotic sway than rock's straight-ahead rush.
"[14] Trouser Press stated that "the percussion is downplayed in favor of swooping fretless bass and rock-influenced guitars.