All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend
by Aurora
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 323 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 35 out of 323
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  1. robinlarsen
    Mar 11, 2016
    10
    I've had this album on repeat for weeks. It's nothing but an endless journey filled with joy, sorrow and hope. I love it. It's the best debut album I've ever heard.
  2. dark_blue
    Mar 11, 2016
    10
    Um dos álbuns que marcaram a minha vida esse 2016, espero ouvir da próxima vez um álbum melhor, sem desmerecer a qualidade do mesmo. AURORA, uma artista que merece ser valorizada tanto quanto qualquer artista... Uma das melhores que já vi.
  3. diegonelli
    Mar 11, 2016
    10
    This girl and this album are totally perfect. She's so young and talented. Her voice and her lyrics are totally unique. I've never seen something like this! I need a video for all songs right now haha. Favorite songs are: Conqueror, Running With The Wolves, Warrior, Under the Water, Black Water Lilies and her cover of Half the World Away. I also have to say I love her Norwegian accent, itThis girl and this album are totally perfect. She's so young and talented. Her voice and her lyrics are totally unique. I've never seen something like this! I need a video for all songs right now haha. Favorite songs are: Conqueror, Running With The Wolves, Warrior, Under the Water, Black Water Lilies and her cover of Half the World Away. I also have to say I love her Norwegian accent, it makes her English sound beautiful :-)… Expand
  4. billyray
    Mar 11, 2016
    10
    luv this sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo muchhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh iconic albummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm hahahhaahhaha so good i loved so much
  5. azul_escuro
    Apr 9, 2016
    10
    Esse álbum é maravilhoso,ele me deu vida,cada música era um prazer aos meus ouvidos.Ela merece ser reconhecida pelo mundo todo,mas no mercado musical,hoje em dia só espaço para o clichê.
  6. hornysoul
    Sep 29, 2018
    10
    "All My Demons Greeting Me As A Friend" é uma verdadeira e emocionante jornada repleta de alegria, tristeza e esperança. AURORA entrega-se de corpo e alma neste álbum e consegue surpreender todos. Uma excelente estreia para o universo da música em 2016!
  7. NathLlg
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    Sinceramente una obra de arte perfecta. Las canciones de Aurora Aksnes son de las que te llevan a viajar a otros mundos, y nos recuerda que hay que cuidar ddl planeta, hay que ser un warrior!
  8. AliceMckessie
    Mar 11, 2016
    10
    who run the world? AURORA, só vim mesmo pra aumentar a pontuação kkkkk LINDA, DONA, ALBUM INCRIVEL, isso só prova o quão AURORA tem o potencial, para fazer uma obra de arte quanto essa, QUEEN
  9. Peter_R
    May 21, 2016
    0
    I slept twice times listening to this album! AURORA really showed that she actually have talent, but I still think her type of music is too different for me.
  10. Marcbackman
    Mar 12, 2016
    8
    Beautiful, poetic, unique, and much more mature musically than he 19 years of age would suggest - All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend is an amazing debut from the very promising Aurora. If the music doesn't hook you in the first minute of the album, then your finger is not on the musical pulse. Compared to the handful of female contemporaries who all seem to sing in the same voice,Beautiful, poetic, unique, and much more mature musically than he 19 years of age would suggest - All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend is an amazing debut from the very promising Aurora. If the music doesn't hook you in the first minute of the album, then your finger is not on the musical pulse. Compared to the handful of female contemporaries who all seem to sing in the same voice, Aurora's ethereal and honest voice acts like a candle that cuts through the middle of a dark Norwegian forest. She has a very promising future ahead of her.… Expand
  11. proterospongia
    Mar 15, 2016
    7
    Chvrches, Purity Ring, and especially Lorde, warmed the music market to minimalistic pop music, and were followed by a wave of not-so-successful indie pop artists with teenage dilemmas and sweet voices filled with synths, like Halsey, Troye Sivan and Melanie Martinez. The 19 y/o Aurora is distinct from the others. Channeling singer-songwriters like Florence Welch, Sia, Lykke Li and evenChvrches, Purity Ring, and especially Lorde, warmed the music market to minimalistic pop music, and were followed by a wave of not-so-successful indie pop artists with teenage dilemmas and sweet voices filled with synths, like Halsey, Troye Sivan and Melanie Martinez. The 19 y/o Aurora is distinct from the others. Channeling singer-songwriters like Florence Welch, Sia, Lykke Li and even Björk sometimes, "All My Demons..." is a beautiful debut. Its cold nostalgia, fragility and melodic creepiness recalls what Purity Ring did in Shrines, although less electronic and not so well executed. Aurora is a very talented artist, with a bright future ahead; some of the mistakes made here will naturally vanish while she matures as a musician and as a person.

    Best Tracks: Runaway; Conqueror; Winter Bird; Murder Song (5,4,3,2,1)    … Expand
  12. longjetty7
    Mar 19, 2016
    8
    It took me a bit to warm up to this album, but I actually think it's pretty awesome and I can definitely see myself listening to this one many more times in the future. It's crazy to think that someone who's just 19 years old is capable of releasing an album this mature. Most artists that age write about shallow things like young love, partying, etc., but Aurora's songs are different.It took me a bit to warm up to this album, but I actually think it's pretty awesome and I can definitely see myself listening to this one many more times in the future. It's crazy to think that someone who's just 19 years old is capable of releasing an album this mature. Most artists that age write about shallow things like young love, partying, etc., but Aurora's songs are different. They're honest, emotional, and deep, and everything from her vocal delivery to the dark, dramatic production serves its purpose well. A few of the songs feel like they need a little kick in the butt to get going like the standout tracks, but for the most part this is a very strong debut and Aurora shows amazing potential as an artist.

    Standout tracks: Runaway, Lucky, Murder Song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1), Under the Water    … Expand
  13. Weirdo17
    Jun 8, 2019
    10
    I love this album, it's beautiful and amazing !!!
    My favorite song is Throgh the eyes of a child.
  14. bmaster4616
    Oct 30, 2019
    10
    Haven’t disliked a song on here, this was my first intro into her and I’m happy I randomly bumped into her music on YouTube
  15. Thales_Lucas
    Jul 9, 2018
    10
    A great debut album that, by far, explores the deepest feelings from a teenage mind. I hope that Aurora have a great future in music industry.
  16. LegendaryMau
    Mar 11, 2016
    10
    Albums like these make me scream YAssss queen!!!!! Listen to it, masterpiece. I like the melody and her vocals are so good. When will my faves? 10/10.
  17. BrenLeal
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Aurora's voice brings a subtlety as an angel singer. The album features intense lyrics and the style of bjork is very striking. The instrumental part is well done, it is amazing how you are not in consciousness listening to the album.
  18. HolyFloWelch
    Mar 11, 2016
    10
    NOW I have to take my WIG off because this record is a snatch!!! Recommended, I love the songs so much, they are one of the best things to listen to if you are an indie music lover.
  19. DouglasAksnes
    Mar 11, 2016
    10
    All my demons greeting me as a friend is a super nice album to listen to, the songs are wonderful that causes the body is light and makes you feel good.
  20. ehilore
    Mar 12, 2016
    10
    This is good music , very respectable , deep lyrics and refined bases . Italy is waiting for you , AURORA.

    My fav song: Under The Water, I Went Too Far and Winter Bird.
  21. Borntoviolence
    Mar 15, 2016
    9
    She's like a small Sia and has a promising future in the world of music. His distinctive style puts a small differential in the alternative style. Today an original artist is really hard, but she managed to be unique in a musical field where everything seems much the same. For a debut album, she did incredibly well and successfully, I hope she remains unique in its work in the world ofShe's like a small Sia and has a promising future in the world of music. His distinctive style puts a small differential in the alternative style. Today an original artist is really hard, but she managed to be unique in a musical field where everything seems much the same. For a debut album, she did incredibly well and successfully, I hope she remains unique in its work in the world of music, a young man really promising.… Expand
  22. tfarchmann
    Mar 16, 2016
    10
    I've been waiting for artist and album like this all my life. AURORA has so much to offer and doesn't need controversy or scandals to make you interested in her. She gets you with her emotions, messages and beauty. All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend has kind of angelic sound but also makes you want to fight, cry and love everything and everyone around. Feelings are the thing she buildsI've been waiting for artist and album like this all my life. AURORA has so much to offer and doesn't need controversy or scandals to make you interested in her. She gets you with her emotions, messages and beauty. All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend has kind of angelic sound but also makes you want to fight, cry and love everything and everyone around. Feelings are the thing she builds her songs on which I think is the original meaning of music and it is great for me to watch someone so young bringing it back. These songs are strong and just beautiful and every single one of them is worth listening. I confess there are some parts of this record that I don't like that much but then she always steals my heart back again with another huge hymn. Runaway, Winter Bird, Through the Eyes of a Child and Under the Water are just unbreakable and hit me every damn time. I have to say my thank you, AURORA, for these blessings you sent into the world. I only hope you and your music will never change in the future because of business influences or anything similar, I am in love with you just the way you are.… Expand
  23. AndresGZ97
    Apr 19, 2016
    10
    Runnin with the wolves!!! Oh My God is the best song of the album, but all the songs are pretty good, i dont know her since i hear that song in youtube, so i hear all the album and i love it
  24. matvcd
    Mar 9, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece from this century! Aurora is an angel visiting the earth ❤❤
  25. fabiozdk
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    Incrivelmente pessoal, delicado e tocante. AURORA não nos mostra sua voz, mas seu corpo, sua alma e sua arte. Um álbum sem igual, capaz de encantar até as mais duras rochas.
  26. Plump
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
    Such an amazing album. Her voice, wrapped with the simple backtrack makes every song sound absolutely breathtaking. You can feel the emotion seeping from almost every track, especially on Murder Song (Acoustic), which features a tear or two if you listen at night! Winter Bird is another amazing song, which uses winter as a metaphor in such a beautiful way. But the bonus tracks are alsoSuch an amazing album. Her voice, wrapped with the simple backtrack makes every song sound absolutely breathtaking. You can feel the emotion seeping from almost every track, especially on Murder Song (Acoustic), which features a tear or two if you listen at night! Winter Bird is another amazing song, which uses winter as a metaphor in such a beautiful way. But the bonus tracks are also worth a listen, especially the goosebumps laden Wisdom Cries.… Expand
  27. ordn4el
    May 1, 2017
    10
    Uma das melhores coisas que conheci em 2017. Minhas músicas preferidas são Warrior e Winter Bird. O álbum dela é maravilhoso, me emociono bastante com as suas músicas. Fiquei encantando com a sua voz, as letra das músicas e principalmente suas performances ao vivo. Me sinto tão bem ouvindo o álbum, ela passa uma calma e tristeza ao mesmo tempo. Já amo, I'm a Warrior.
  28. goldmine
    May 9, 2017
    10
    Um álbum espetacular. A parte lírica é grandiosamente emocional, envolvendo situações que nos fazem refletir. AURORA é uma cantora que merece muito ser mundialmente reconhecida.
  29. hisnameisfabs
    Jun 27, 2017
    10
    Com um mixer de natureza e tecnologia, Aurora toca a todos com uma voz doce. Descendente direta de Jonna Lee. Aurora vai salvar o futuro do pop art. Que venha o segundo álbum.
  30. ManuelContreras
    Apr 7, 2018
    10
    un gran album, me sorprende que a pesar de ser joven pueda traer tal album,
  31. CamdenRendell
    Jan 29, 2018
    8
    I love this album. A heavy sense of imagery really gets the listener engaged.
  32. gusjo
    Oct 20, 2017
    10
    On a first listen Auroras frail voice and perspective can give a rather childish impression. Don't be fooled. This is an amazing album. Its deep and dark theme matches perfectly the soft crystalline voice of the artist. Listening to a message of despair while blissfully curling up in a sofa with an expression of serene pleasure on your face is a listening experience to relish.

    Auroras    On a first listen Auroras frail voice and perspective can give a rather childish impression. Don't be fooled. This is an amazing album. Its deep and dark theme matches perfectly the soft crystalline voice of the artist. Listening to a message of despair while blissfully curling up in a sofa with an expression of serene pleasure on your face is a listening experience to relish.

    Auroras style of dreamy dark synth-pop flavored with what I think is best described as viking-folk is addictive as it is mesmerizing. Do not miss this album.    … Expand
  33. teddyeatspuddin
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This is easily the best album ever. I've never heard such a life changing album like this before.
  34. aurorawarrior
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Omg, ended putanie sidartinez, gracias aurobella por salvarnos de tanta recess
  35. minhnguyen
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    like the title of this album, It's hard to describe all my feelings when listening to this album
  36. VICENTEAKSNES
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una obra de arteeee las líricas de sus canciones son tan profundas e inspiradoras para que uno logre salir adelante ♡… Expand
  37. GentleEarthquak
    Nov 4, 2020
    10
    Pure art. The concept, the visuals, the music. Everything beautifully done.
  38. ArtEgChan
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    Such a great debut album, one of the best debut albums from alt-pop artists, especially the ones who debuted in 10s
  39. ommm222
    May 28, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. And to think that this album came out when she was only 17 years old, without a doubt she is a completely unique goddess and artist, her lyrics, her rhythms, her aesthetics, everything is done with a lot of work. This album in particular takes us into a magical world with a dark touch and **** beautiful everything that she transmits.… Expand
  40. aksnesolans
    Dec 10, 2020
    10
    perfect, spotless, aurora aksnes queen of my life, grammy for this woman♥️♥️♥️
  41. EVERLEDIS
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Esta chica y este álbum son totalmente perfectos.✨ ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ✨✨✨✨✨ ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ✨✨✨✨✨ ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ✨✨✨✨✨ ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ✨✨✨✨
  42. Agus1328
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    Es un álbum impresionante de principio a fin, te atrapa con cada una de sus melodías, su voz y sus canciones te llevan a un lugar de paz y tranquilidad dónde puedes imaginar nuevos mundos.
  43. giahuyyy
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    She can write such profound, deep, meaningful lyrics at such a young age. I'm very impressed. She's definitely the future of music.
  44. Akura-ou
    Feb 1, 2023
    9
    The debut album of AURORA is an electropop, folk, electronic, synth-pop, Nordic-folk and alternative pop record. Her voice and messages are hitting hard.

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  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
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  1. AllMusic
    Apr 4, 2016
    80
    Still a teenager at the time of the album's release, Aurora proves to be an already skilled fashioner of dynamic, affecting pop.
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  2. Under The Radar
    Apr 4, 2016
    65
    It's not the show-stopping LP some might seek after the strength of the singles, but All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend is more than enough to convince us she's a talent with more than two great songs in her.
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  3. musicOMH.com
    Mar 11, 2016
    80
    Her songs are a beguiling mix of sizzling synth-pop, and for want of a better phrase, Nordic-folk.
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