Citizen of Glass
Agnes Obel · 2016
40 min · 10 tracks · classical · traditional folk music
Ethereal melodies intertwine with haunting vocals, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that transcends the ordinary.
Why this album works
'Citizen of Glass' received significant critical acclaim, debuting at number one on the Danish charts and earning a Danish Music Award nomination for Album of the Year. The album's introspective themes and innovative soundscapes have influenced a wave of contemporary artists exploring similar sonic territories.
- Career context
- Released on October 21, 2016, 'Citizen of Glass' is Agnes Obel's third studio album, following her critically acclaimed second album, 'Aventine' (2013). At this point in her career, Obel was solidifying her unique sound that blends classical music and folk influences, gaining international recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jean Sibelius· Hector Berlioz· Edward W. Hardy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stretch Your Eyes 5:11
- 2 Familiar Standout 3:55
- 3 Red Virgin Soil 2:43
- 4 It’s Happening Again 4:20
- 5 Stone 3:56
- 6 Trojan Horses 5:33
- 7 Citizen of Glass Standout 2:49
- 8 Golden Green 3:58
- 9 Grasshopper 2:38
- 10 Mary 5:47
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