Apocalypse, girl
Jenny Hval · 2015
38 min · 10 tracks · avant-garde music
An evocative blend of experimental pop, spoken word, and haunting melodies that challenges conventional song structures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Take Care of Yourself — This track encapsulates the album's exploration of self-care and personal responsibility through a blend of confessional lyrics and a minimalist soundscape.
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That Battle Is Over — Featuring a haunting melody and introspective lyrics, this song reflects on themes of loss and resilience, serving as a poignant centerpiece of the album.
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Heaven — With its ethereal production and layered vocals, this track offers a meditative reflection on spirituality and existence, showcasing Hval's unique artistic vision.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's experimental approach and unique blend of styles make it stand out in contemporary music.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, with abrupt shifts in tempo and mood that challenge traditional pop formats.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate narratives with surreal twists
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- cathartic moments of whispered confessions
- reflective listening for personal insights
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2015, 'Apocalypse, girl' marked Jenny Hval's fourth studio album and her first since the critically acclaimed 'Innocence' in 2013. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her reputation as a leading voice in avant-garde music, exploring themes of identity, sexuality, and the body through innovative soundscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- FKA twigs· Arca· Sharon Van Etten
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Angels and Anaemia
The narrative shifts to an unsettling examination of vulnerability and societal pressures as the protagonist confronts their fears directly.
This shift in perspective allows for a raw exploration of emotional turmoil that contrasts with the more abstract themes present throughout the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kingsize 2:25
- 2 Take Care of Yourself 3:02
- 3 That Battle Is Over 4:35
- 4 White Underground 2:20
- 5 Heaven 4:54
- 6 Why This? 3:37
- 7 Some Days 0:41
- 8 Sabbath 3:49
- 9 Angels and Anaemia 3:27
- 10 Holy Land 9:59
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