Jenny Hval - Blood Bitch (Clear Smoke Vinyl)

Jenny Hval - Blood Bitch (Clear Smoke Vinyl)Norwegian artist and writer Jenny Hval has developed her distinct take on intimate sound and has received thoughtful and widespread international acclaim for her fascinating voice, singular delivery and markedly non traditional arrangements which incorporate elements of poetry, prose writing, performance art, and film. The New York Times defines her writing as taking a scalpel to the subjects of gender politics and sexuality. Hval has eloquently

Recorded at YLT’s practice space in Hoboken NJ

poignant riddles that celebrate the ambiguity of love

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depicting his constant tread of water to stay afloat

best exemplified by the singles America's Most Blunted and All Caps

It stands in stark contrast to the gentle Laurel Canyon-style folk rock of "Daydream

and even a couple break-ups

But it will be hard tokeep "PREfection"

the music of Beat Happening felt out of time

with effortless melodic guitar and string arrangements creating a heartrending backdrop that showcases Fran as another force to watch in the constantly evolving Chicago music scene

most rigidly structured song from an otherwise free-ranging

the noise collage miscreant