Afterglow
by Ásgeir
User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
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  1. pensivemelody
    May 8, 2017
    5
    Interesting time signatures and chord progression. Complex instrumental arrangements which are in most parts original; although influences are apparent. Asgeir is an excellent musician: However I believe he is yet to find his existential or emotional self. Asgier, this album, although technically excellent is hollow.

    Asgeir has a wonderful, perspective changing potential: But as    Interesting time signatures and chord progression. Complex instrumental arrangements which are in most parts original; although influences are apparent. Asgeir is an excellent musician: However I believe he is yet to find his existential or emotional self. Asgier, this album, although technically excellent is hollow.

    Asgeir has a wonderful, perspective changing potential: But as mentioned, this album is hollow. Where are you in this album? Where are your struggles? Where is your heart? Where is your sound? Not a sound on a complicated MIDI sheet, but your sound, where are you?    … Expand
  2. THoeller
    May 7, 2017
    8
    It's hard to find an album so rich with original production. Asgeir's voice, while mostly at the forefront of these songs, can be heard fluttering in the form of wisps in the background. His songwriting, in my opinion, has also improved from his last album. Some of the lyrics lean more on the generic side, which takes away from the effect of the album, but there are glimpses of greatnessIt's hard to find an album so rich with original production. Asgeir's voice, while mostly at the forefront of these songs, can be heard fluttering in the form of wisps in the background. His songwriting, in my opinion, has also improved from his last album. Some of the lyrics lean more on the generic side, which takes away from the effect of the album, but there are glimpses of greatness in the lyrics. Do yourself a favor and listen to this, I think it will be worth your time.… Expand
  3. gavmasterj
    May 7, 2017
    7
    Asgeir's sophomore album seems like an attempt to grow, both in terms of variety and complexity, at the expense of the folky simplicity that I had come to appreciate from him. Still good overall and great at times, but not great all the time.

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58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Under The Radar
    May 5, 2017
    75
    Though the melodies have matured, on Afterglow, the 24-year-old gives a poetic, intimate look at the inner workings of his mind, thanks to collaborating with his father, poet Einar Georg Einarsson. [Apr - Jun 2017, p.78]
  2. Mojo
    May 5, 2017
    40
    Unfortunately, Afterglow further embraces, and is overshadowed by, his influences. [Jun 2017, p.91]
  3. Uncut
    May 5, 2017
    60
    Although at times it can sound a little too carefully planned, there are some wonderful moments. [Jun 2017, p.23]
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