Fever Ray- Fever Ray Album Review

9/10

Karin Dreijer Andersson's solo debut is surprisingly impressive. It's full of buff beats and atmospheric keyboard; yet it creates such a bleak atmosphere. For me, this album created a real mental disconnect. How could something that comes off so strange feel this accessible and appealing. To Knife fans: Don't look for The Knife in Fever Ray, because you'll only get disappointment. Instead, let this album suck you in and play its little head game.

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[Verazze]

I was a bit indifferent on my first listen but this review made me want to listen to it again and give it another chance.

[theneedledrop]

@Verazze Let me know if you end up digging it! :-)

[SquishypuffDave]

That really was one of the best reviews I've ever encountered. You hit the nail on the head with every review, positive or negative, and with this one in particular. Also, thanks to you, I now own this album and am loving it.

[theneedledrop]

I'm happy to help! :-D

[neonfoxincolour]

bonus cookie points for having it on vinyl!!!

Fever Ray is maybe my favourite album of 2009. Karin Dreijer has to be my favourite vocalist ever, her voice is so captivating. and those synths do sound like they do tasty.

it's a very qualitative album, very ambient, very demonic, very easy to love, never boring.

what's your favourite track on it? I can't decide.

[theneedledrop]

Pfft! That's hard! It's a dead heat between "If I Had a Heart" "Seven" "Concrete Walls" and "Triangle Walks," I think. :-p

[NeonFoxLetsPlays]

a strong 12 for me.

[buckleygeneration]

@theneedledrop How do you feel about this album now that a couple of years have passed? What are your favourite tracks?

[stilox000]

Oh good you took the LP out before shaking it around

[stilox000]

An awesome review from Lo-fi Fantano

[exfactor003]

this is one of my favourite albums of all-time.

[8nikolas8]

For once I agree with you.

[buckleygeneration]

Absolutely amazing album. My favourites are If I Had a Heart, When I Grow Up, Seven, I'm Not Done and Coconut.

[variationofbirds]

God, I remember first listening to this album. Haven't heard such a great record since.

[IRMoonlander]

i didnt like this too much the first time i listened to it.... but then after two more spins it blew my mind! such an awesome album!

[gzussturbo]

I have had this album in my van for over a year now... I can honestly say that I listen to it about 2 times a day without any exaggeration. When I feel I need a change in music, I listen to something else for a few songs, but go straight back to Fever Ray in a short matter of time. Everything about this album is fucking amazing! I cannot wait for her second album!

If I had to choose a favorite song, I would have to go with Dry and Dusty... but still that's a tough decision.