Top tracks — play these first
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Cure for Me — This track stands out for its infectious chorus and empowering lyrics about embracing one's true self despite societal pressures. It encapsulates the album's theme of self-acceptance while employing vibrant production elements.
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Exist for Love — With its sweeping orchestration and poignant lyrics, this song beautifully articulates the transformative power of love. The emotional resonance and vocal delivery showcase AURORA's artistic range at its finest.
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Blood in the Wine — This track combines haunting melodies with vivid storytelling, exploring themes of desire and vulnerability. Its atmospheric production enhances the lyrical imagery, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production, with a distinct sound that blends ethereal elements and emotional depth.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build in intensity, culminating in the upbeat 'Cure for Me', while the second half shifts to more introspective and slower pieces.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly evident in 'Exist for Love' and 'Heathens'.
- The use of unconventional song structures is notable, with several tracks featuring bridges or interludes that diverge from typical verse-chorus patterns.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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 flow with gradual development
- ethereal sound for introspection
- engaging themes of love and
- for reflective evenings
- invites deep emotional connection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, upbeat tracks
- want standalone radio-friendly singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — The album is widely acclaimed and showcases AURORA's artistic evolution.
- Career context
- Released on January 21, 2022, The Gods We Can Touch is AURORA's third studio album, following her critically acclaimed 2019 record, A Different Kind of Human. This album marks her continued evolution as an artist, showcasing her ability to merge personal narratives with broader themes of love and existential reflection.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Of Monsters and Men· Lana Del Rey· Florence + the Machine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Forbidden Fruits of Eden 0:40
- 2 Everything Matters 3:33
- 3 Giving in to the Love 3:01
- 4 Cure for Me 3:18
- 5 You Keep Me Crawling 2:59
- 6 Exist for Love 4:12
- 7 Heathens 3:45
- 8 The Innocent 3:27
- 9 Exhale Inhale 3:32
- 10 A Temporary High 3:23
- 11 A Dangerous Thing 3:35
- 12 Artemis 2:38
- 13 Blood in the Wine 3:29
- 14 This Could Be a Dream 4:08
- 15 A Little Place Called the Moon 4:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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