Agnes Obel

Citizen of Glass

Citizen of Glass is where Danish songstress Agnes Obel starts to experiment in style and sound, adding a touch of electronics and celestial styles to her deep and emotive folk songs. I love how she uses vocal edits to create such unusual sounds that almost seem otherworldly. As we continue with her musical journey, she never fails to surprise me with her songwriting and melodies. A very strong third album.

Fav Track : It’s Happening Again

Not bad, but she works as Fiona Apple's substitute.

Highlights: "Stretch Your Eyes"

Agnes Obel can only write like one kind of song but it's a really good kind. very string-y and harmonic.

particular favs: Stretch Your Eyes, Familiar, Trojan Horses, Grasshopper

Obel's voice, on this project and others of hers that I've heard, is simply beautiful. She has a great vocal range and is really good at putting inflections where they need to be. I also love the piano on this album, it's soothing, relaxing, and peaceful. There are songs on here that are really good, where everything comes together into a master piece. However, those moments are few and far between. At its worst, this album can feel bland, uninspired, and even a tad algorithmic. After hearing ... read more