The Practice of Love
Jenny Hval · 2019
33 min · 8 tracks · avant-garde music
A surreal blend of avant-garde pop and intimate storytelling, weaving complex emotions through experimental soundscapes.
The Practice of Love is an album by Jenny Hval, released in 2019. A surreal blend of avant-garde pop and intimate storytelling, weaving complex emotions through experimental soundscapes. The album received widespread critical acclaim, noted for its innovative approach to pop music and exploration of gender and intimacy. It was featured on several year-end lists, highlighting its cultural relevance within the contemporary music scene and influencing a new generation of artists interested in blending avant-garde aesthetics with personal narratives. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Practice of Love sound like?
A surreal blend of avant-garde pop and intimate storytelling, weaving complex emotions through experimental soundscapes. Rooted in avant-garde music.
What makes The Practice of Love by Jenny Hval notable?
The album received widespread critical acclaim, noted for its innovative approach to pop music and exploration of gender and intimacy. It was featured on several year-end lists, highlighting its cultural relevance within the contemporary music scene and influencing a new generation of artists interested in blending avant-garde aesthetics with personal narratives. Released in 2019, 'The Practice of Love' marks Jenny Hval's fifth studio album, following her critically acclaimed project 'Blood Bitch' from 2016. At this stage in her career, Hval was recognized for pushing the boundaries of pop music while exploring themes of identity, sexuality, and love, solidifying her status as a leading voice in avant-garde music.
How many songs are on The Practice of Love?
The Practice of Love has 8 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Lions 3:57
- 2 High Alice Standout 4:46
- 3 Accident Standout 4:10
- 4 The Practice of Love Standout 3:03
- 5 Ashes to Ashes 4:15
- 6 Thumbsucker 4:15
- 7 Six Red Cannas 4:07
- 8 Ordinary 5:17
Release Date
September 13, 2019
Artist Origin
Norway
Runtime
33 min 54 sec
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