Art Angels
Grimes · 2015
54 min · 15 tracks · contemporary R&B · indie pop · synth-pop
A kaleidoscopic blend of art pop and experimental sounds that challenge genre boundaries with playful yet provocative themes.
Why this album works
- Best for
- short, punchy listening bursts dynamic emotional contrasts playful and provocative themes
- Context
- Released in 2015, 'Art Angels' is Grimes' fourth studio album following her critically acclaimed record 'Visions'. At this point, she was transitioning from an underground sensation to a mainstream figure, showcasing her artistic evolution through self-production and expansive soundscapes.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, indie pop, synth-pop
Art Angels is an album by Grimes, released in 2015. A kaleidoscopic blend of art pop and experimental sounds that challenge genre boundaries with playful yet provocative themes. 'Art Angels' received widespread critical acclaim, earning a spot on numerous year-end lists and being hailed for its innovative approach to pop music. It debuted at number one on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart and significantly influenced the art pop genre, inspiring numerous artists in the years that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Art Angels sound like?
A kaleidoscopic blend of art pop and experimental sounds that challenge genre boundaries with playful yet provocative themes. Rooted in contemporary R&B and indie pop.
What makes Art Angels by Grimes notable?
'Art Angels' received widespread critical acclaim, earning a spot on numerous year-end lists and being hailed for its innovative approach to pop music. It debuted at number one on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart and significantly influenced the art pop genre, inspiring numerous artists in the years that followed. Released in 2015, 'Art Angels' is Grimes' fourth studio album following her critically acclaimed record 'Visions'. At this point, she was transitioning from an underground sensation to a mainstream figure, showcasing her artistic evolution through self-production and expansive soundscapes.
Who is Art Angels for?
Art Angels works well if you're into short, punchy listening bursts, dynamic emotional contrasts and playful and provocative themes.
How many songs are on Art Angels?
Art Angels has 15 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 laughing and not being normal 1:47
- 2 California Standout 3:18
- 3 SCREAM 2:20
- 4 Flesh without Blood Standout 4:24
- 5 Belly of the beat 3:25
- 6 Kill V. Maim Standout 4:06
- 7 Artangels 4:07
- 8 Easily 3:03
- 9 Pin 3:32
- 10 REALiTi 5:06
- 11 World Princess, part II 5:05
- 12 Venus Fly 3:45
- 13 Life in the Vivid Dream 1:27
- 14 Butterfly 4:12
- 15 REALiTi (demo) 4:20
Release Date
November 6, 2015
Artist Origin
Canada
Runtime
54 min 3 sec
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