Agnes Obel
Country of origin:
Denmark
Type of music generally:
Quiet alternative pop with some folk and classical influences
Status:
Most recent release, Citizen of Glass (2016)
See also:
Agnes Obel's site
Comparisons:
Hannah Peel, Lia Ices, Ane Brun
Covers/own material:
Own, occasional covers
General comments:
Danish singer-songwriter, piano-driven quietness. (christina_skov@hotmail.com)Slightly experimental pop psych-ish retro 60s/70s new folk (at least -ish). A charming discovery, and becoming one of my favourite artists. (Neile)
Recommended first album:
Aventine or Citizen of Glass
Recordings:
- Philharmonics (2010)
- Aventine (2013)
- Citizen of Glass (2016)
Philharmonics
Release info:
2010—Play It Again Sam
Availability:
Wide
Ecto priority:
Highly recommended
Group members:
Agnes Obel—vocals, piano
Guest artists:
Daniel Matz—beat (3, 7, 8)
Frederique Labbow—cello (5, 8)
Anne üller—cello (7)
Robert Kondorosi—guitar (3)
Alex Brüel Flagstad—backing vocals (4)
Produced by:
Agnes Obel
Comments:
A collection of wonderful, lo-fi folkish pop. Surprising powerful and lively and unforgettable given its overall quiet feel. Favourite tracks are "Riverside" and "Philharmonics", but I really like the whole album. One of my favourites of the year. (Neile)One of the best of the year. (christina_skov@hotmail.com, JoAnn Whetsell, stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Aventine
Release info:
2013—Play It Again Sam
Availability:
Wide
Ecto priority:
Highly recommended
Group members:
Agnes Obel—vocals, piano, rhythms
Guest artists:
Mika Posen—violin, viola
Anne Muller—cello, violin
Robert Kondorossi—guitar
Gillian Fleetwood—harp
Produced by:
Agnes Obel
Comments:
A good follow-up to her lovely debut album. (Marion)Yes, it's beautiful! Highly recommended. Alovely collection of songs with and without vocals. (JoAnn Whetsell)
Truly gorgeous, this is a strong follow-up to Philharmonics, and may even exceed it. A lovely listening experience and one I can listen to over and over. Definitely on of the best albums of 2013. So, so lovely, moody, and quietly powerful. (Neile)
Suffers from the same shortcomings as the Katie Melua album: it's missing some punch. (raschee@gmail.com)
Citizen of Glass
Release info:
2016—Play It Again Sam—PIASR905CDX
Availability:
Wide
Ecto priority:
Highly recommended
Group members:
Agnes Obel—vocals, choirs, percussion, piano, mellotron, spinet, celesta and other keys
Guest artists:
Kristina Koropecki—cello (1-4, 6, 7, 9)
Charlotte Danhier—cello (2, 4)
Frederique Labbow—cello (6)
John Corban—violin (1-3, 6)
Daniel Matz—trautonium (1, 4, 6); shakers and timbra (2, 8)
Produced by:
Agnes Obel
Comments:
Another gorgeous album, less folky and more orchestral and dreamy than its predecessors. (JoAnn Whetsell)Agnes Obel goes from strength to strength. This album is just as magical as Aventine (which I adored), and adds just a touch of playfulness. Brilliant, and one of my top albums of the year. Agnes Obel is becoming one of my favourite artists. (Neile)
One of the best albums of the year. (christina_skov@hotmail.com, Marion, k_hester_k@yahoo.co.nz)
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