Released 10 years ago
Blood Bitch
Jenny Hval · 2016
36 min · 10 tracks · avant-garde music
A haunting exploration of desire and identity, layered with ambient textures and stark, provocative lyricism.
Top tracks — play these first
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Female Vampire — This track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of femininity and desire, blending seductive imagery with a chilling undertone that reflects Hval's unique approach.
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Period Piece — Here, Hval confronts societal taboos around menstruation through evocative soundscapes and candid lyrics, making it a standout moment in the album’s narrative.
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The Great Undressing — This track serves as a climax of vulnerability and self-exploration, merging intense emotion with experimental sound to highlight the album's overarching themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's unique structure and bold themes create a distinctive listening experience that rewards exploration.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a spoken word piece that sets a thematic tone, followed by tracks that blend ambient soundscapes with fragmented lyrical narratives.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create an ethereal quality, while others incorporate minimalist instrumentation to emphasize the lyrics.
- The sequencing includes abrupt transitions between tracks, which disrupts conventional flow and challenges listener expectations.
- 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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9/10
- 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
- steady pacing for deep reflection
- haunting themes of femininity explored
- immersive experience through whispered vocals
- thought-provoking narratives on identity
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat, high-energy tracks
- prefer straightforward, catchy songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Blood Bitch' was released in 2016, Jenny Hval had established herself as a distinctive voice in avant-garde music following her critically acclaimed album 'Apocalypse, Girl' from 2015. This album represents a continued exploration of themes surrounding femininity, sexuality, and the body, showcasing her evolving artistic vision.
- Stylistic neighbors
- FKA twigs· Arca· Sharon Van Etten
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ritual Awakening 1:42
- 2 Female Vampire 3:37
- 3 In the Red 2:21
- 4 Conceptual Romance 4:32
- 5 Untamed Region 4:51
- 6 The Great Undressing 4:00
- 7 Period Piece 2:41
- 8 The Plague 5:57
- 9 Secret Touch 4:39
- 10 Lorna 2:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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