Jenny Hval offers empowering cosmic ambience on 'Apocalypse, Girl' LP

I'm willing to say that Sacred Bones is probably my favourite label in the world right now. With a roster including the likes of Marching Church, Moon Duo and Destruction Unit, bad records are few and far between on the label. Jenny Hval's 'Apocalypse, Giril' is no such rarity.

The venereal monologue of opener 'Kingsize' is soundtracked by minimal electronics, whereas 'Why This' sees Hval toy with layering to create cosmic, surreal tracks for her ambitious vocal delivery and songwriting to sit atop. 'Sabbath' is a surreal pop song in which Hval switches between a beautifully effortless vocal melody and a visceral and thought-provoking spoken-word piece. The alarming artwork compliments the mood of the album to a tee, 'Apocalypse, Girl' is the haunting, cosmic soundtrack to your favourite nightmare. 

17/20

By Marty Hill