Citizen of Glass
by Agnes Obel
  • Record Label: PIAS
  • Release Date: Oct 21, 2016
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. The Independent (UK)
    Oct 19, 2016
    60
    The songs on her third album are more concealed in their arrangements than before, despite a sonic palette still based in the slim, austere piano and cello settings for which she’s known.

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 32
  3. Negative: 1 out of 32
  1. starryeyed
    Oct 21, 2016
    9
    This is a phenomenal record, definitely on par with her previous ones. You can tell that Agnes has grown a lot since her debut, both as aThis is a phenomenal record, definitely on par with her previous ones. You can tell that Agnes has grown a lot since her debut, both as a composer and a vocalist. While the songs here are perhaps slightly less accessible and instant, "Citizen of Glass" has a lot of replay value and it manages to impress me more with every time I listen to it.… Full Review »
  2. Depratie
    Oct 21, 2016
    7
    Maybe the high quality of previous Obel's albums is the problem in here. I can't feel the innovation with this record because the tracks areMaybe the high quality of previous Obel's albums is the problem in here. I can't feel the innovation with this record because the tracks are too lazy. I feel that the songwriting it's great, but the songs are just ok. There's no catchy moments like "Dorian" or "September Song" from the amazing "Avantine". "Citizien Of Glass" it's a sweet job, but not impressive.… Full Review »
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