What makes LateNightTales: Agnes Obel by Agnes Obel notable?

LateNightTales: Agnes Obel is significant not only for its unique blend of selections but also for its contribution to the ongoing Late Night Tales series, which has featured various artists curating their musical inspirations. The album received positive critical reception, further solidifying Obel's status within the indie and classical crossover genres. By the time Agnes Obel released LateNightTales in 2018, she had established herself as a prominent figure in the folk and classical music scenes with three critically acclaimed albums to her name. This compilation marks a continuation of her exploration into atmospheric sound while showcasing her affinity for both traditional and contemporary music.

Who is LateNightTales: Agnes Obel for?

LateNightTales: Agnes Obel works well if you're into introspective late-night reflections, short, immersive listening sessions and haunting atmospheric soundscapes.

How many songs are on LateNightTales: Agnes Obel?

LateNightTales: Agnes Obel has 20 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.

LateNightTales: Agnes Obel

Agnes Obel · 2018

50 min · 20 tracks · classical music

A delicate tapestry of ambient soundscapes, classical influences, and haunting vocals that invite introspection and reverie.

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Top tracks — play these first

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I Go to Sleep — This cover stands out due to its intimate arrangement and Obel's ethereal vocal delivery, transforming a classic into a haunting lullaby.
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Aleluia — The track's minimalist instrumentation paired with Obel's poignant voice creates a meditative atmosphere that encapsulates the album's reflective nature.
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Pilentze Pee (Pilentze Sings) — This piece showcases Obel's fascination with traditional folk sounds, reinterpreting a Bulgarian song through her distinct lens, enhancing its emotive power.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

introspective late-night reflections
short, immersive listening sessions
haunting atmospheric soundscapes
contemplative moments of solitude
gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context: By the time Agnes Obel released LateNightTales in 2018, she had established herself as a prominent figure in the folk and classical music scenes with three critically acclaimed albums to her name. This compilation marks a continuation of her exploration into atmospheric sound while showcasing her affinity for both traditional and contemporary music.
Stylistic neighbors: Ólafur Arnalds· Nils Frahm· Ludovico Einaudi

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 The Evil Theme 1:59
2 Moonbird 1:48
3 Eden’s Island 1:58
4 The Nights 3:03
5 Ay Ay Ay Ay (Angle-Lala) 2:59
6 Great Mission 1:44
7 Aleluia 3:28
8 Bloody Shadows From a Distance 3:08
9 I Go to Sleep 2:39
10 Piano Quintet, V 2:49
11 Stretch Your Eyes (ambient a cappella) 1:48
12 Pilentze Pee (Pilentze Sings) 1:32
13 Glemmer Du 1:56
14 Bee Dance 2:14
15 The End 2:25
16 Party Girl 3:17
17 Oscura Primavera 1:52
18 I Lie 2:39
19 Images (live in New York 1964) 3:10
20 Poem About Death 3:54

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