Agnes Obel
Country of origin:
Denmark
Type of music generally:
Quiet alternative pop with some folk and classical influences
Status:
Most recent release, Philharmonics (2010)
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. (Neile)
Recommended first album:
Philharmonics is her debut
Recordings:
Philharmonics (2010)
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)
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