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Apocalypse, girl

Jenny Hval · 2015

38 min · 10 tracks · avant-garde music

A surreal blend of whispered confessions and pulsating rhythms dances through intimate narratives and expansive soundscapes.

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 want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Apocalypse, girl' was released in January 2015, Jenny Hval had established herself as a prominent voice in avant-garde music. This album followed her critically acclaimed work 'Innocence' (2013) and marked a further exploration into themes of identity and femininity. It showcases her growth as an artist willing to experiment with sound and lyrical content.
Stylistic neighbors
FKA twigs· Arca· Sharon Van Etten

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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