The Gods We Can Touch
by Aurora
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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 153 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 138 out of 153
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 153
  3. Negative: 11 out of 153
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  1. GholdieLockers
    Jan 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.… Expand
  2. Micjael
    Jan 21, 2022
    10
    her best album by far, she never stops growing as an artist and this is proof of that.
  3. LuceroSC
    Jan 22, 2022
    10
    Amazing album, amazing artist. Aurora explores new sounds mixing them with her old sound and great compositon. Left me speechless.
  4. branmolar25
    Jan 21, 2022
    10
    Amazing album. AURORA surely shows us she can get even better. 15 songs with a lot of different sounds and that keeps you interested in the album even though is a long one. No skips at all and very cohesive concept too. Congratulations!!
  5. QueenAuRaRa
    Jan 23, 2022
    10
    Aurora reaches Etherial heights supported by textured production that sheds a new light on her voice. Her clarity of tone allows her to imitate goddesses and seduce the listener. The Producer Magnus on the album creates ear worm motifs across many songs that keep them in your head ensuing that they are not forgotten. It is album you wake up in the middle of the night singing and dancing toAurora reaches Etherial heights supported by textured production that sheds a new light on her voice. Her clarity of tone allows her to imitate goddesses and seduce the listener. The Producer Magnus on the album creates ear worm motifs across many songs that keep them in your head ensuing that they are not forgotten. It is album you wake up in the middle of the night singing and dancing to because of compelling production and vocal performances.… Expand
  6. RafaelLamego
    Jan 25, 2022
    10
    A touch of divine. Elegant, contemporary and exciting. An adventure that passes through the divide and the heart of Aurora. She's an amazing artist!
  7. teddyeatspeanut
    Jan 23, 2022
    10
    I can't put into words how amazing this album is. Her writing has changed so much for the better. Her lyrics in this albums is on another level. I love every aspect of this album.
  8. WindowsPeak
    Jan 22, 2022
    8
    A great album, but it is my latest album by her, but it's good as you can see in the reviews.
  9. Jose_123
    Jan 22, 2022
    10
    Este album es maginifico de principio a fin, nunca antes habia escuchado sobre los dioses griegos y sus responsabilidades, aurora nos mostro el fondo de su corazon, SHE IS AMAZING
  10. joaoalim
    Apr 16, 2022
    10
    the best 2022 album ever. aurora really make it worth. SHE'S A LEGEND, SHE'S AN ICON. SHE IS AURORA
  11. Lylefys
    Jan 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This project have got me shocked, every song is unique and has personality, there's fun and sadness and I love how the album approches us to the gods, we can find humanity in the divine.… Expand
  12. swiftexileee
    Jan 25, 2022
    6
    This is the first AURORA album I listened to. Honestly I didn't enjoy this album that much. I can't connect with some tracks. I love the production but I don't like how some tracks were written. As much as I enjoyed the production, I don't find the lyrics very communicating.
  13. eduardomanghi
    Jan 21, 2022
    10
    ÁLBUM DIVINO, do início ao fim. Produção, vocais, composições, tudo é fielmente retratado ao conceito geral da obra, que por si só é espetacular.
  14. legomen
    Jan 21, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's very different from her past works and it's trying to be experimental but also wanting to get the view of the mainstream audience. I find it a step back from the ep infections of a different kind but its still very enjoyable. I needed a few listens to 100% enjoy it and one thing I found only in this album in her entire discography is the cohesiveness of it and how every song connects with each other in a more fluid way than in the last album… Expand
  15. LiliLotusFlower
    Jan 22, 2022
    10
    The Gods We Can Touch... El album que toca la divinidad.

    Muchos eran los ojos puestos en el tercer album de estudio de AURORA Asknes, si bien por las altas expectativas de sus fans después de sus dos anteriores magníficas y mágicas producciones o por los críticos de la industria músical quienes estaban escépticos de que se pudiera mantener el nivel después del éxito contundente de la    The Gods We Can Touch... El album que toca la divinidad.

    Muchos eran los ojos puestos en el tercer album de estudio de AURORA Asknes, si bien por las altas expectativas de sus fans después de sus dos anteriores magníficas y mágicas producciones o por los críticos de la industria músical quienes estaban escépticos de que se pudiera mantener el nivel después del éxito contundente de la bruja nórdica.

    Pues bien, ella ha regresado a romperlo todo con un album que no solo cumple con las expectativas de todos, si no que las supera con creces pues vemos a una AURORA más sólida, más madura en voz y más confiada en explorar distintas tonalidades y estilos musicales sin perder su característico mágico misticismo y por el contrario, lo escala al siguiente nivel en donde toca la divinidad.

    15 canciones que fluyen como el maná de principio a fin, envolviéndote en un hechizo que te engulle a su mundo de fantasía en dónde podrás danzar con los dioses de la obscuridad, la luz y el amor en temas narrativos que van desde mujeres que han conquistado libertades, la salud mental, la espiritualidad o bien desafiar el cuerpo con el que nacimos.

    Es exquisito escuchar las influencias de AURORA reflejadas en ésta producción, solo por mencionar algunas: El saxofón y violines tan elegantemente colocados en "This Could Be A Dream" de verdad es una caricia al alma. El bandoneón estilo tango que recuerda a Madredeus con ese aire fantasmagórico en "Artemis". La mandolina y coros celestiales tipo Enya para generar la canción de cuna más hermosa escuchada en "A Little Place Called The Moon". Un piano que parece tocado por la mismísima Tori Amos en Everything Matters. O electrónica ochentera en "A Temporary High" entre otros muchos gestos musicales sutiles, languidecidos y con clase que ella hace a lo largo de las canciones.

    Todo el album en un perfecto equilibrio de armonía, ritmo y estilo, con una producción espectacular nada exagerada de synt, reverbs, beats y lo-Fi. Creando la atmósfera ideal para que la voz celestial de AURORA brille en todo su esplendor.

    Por último solo quiero añadir que ha nacido uno de los albumes más hermosos de los últimos tiempos del corazón de AURORA que nos invita a encontrar esa divinidad que yace en nosotros mismos.    … Expand
  16. evolhipol
    Jan 21, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Gods We Can Touch is both lyrically and sonically work of art. The production is cohesively executed. Her angelic voice matches well with her ethereal nordic-folk sound that reverberates on each tracks. The melody
    captures the listeners with its surreal artistry and truly complimented well on this record. It was like a combination of both "typical" folk that touches the ground of indie pop. A sound from Gods and Goddesses of Greece in modern era.    … Expand
  17. Menios
    Jan 21, 2022
    7
    I find it a step back from the ep infections of a different kind but it's still very enjoyable.
  18. MKUltra7
    Jul 17, 2022
    0
    I wonder how Aurora confidently released this joke of an album without her clearly seeing that this album is hot garbage.
  19. Lester
    Jan 25, 2022
    10
    her best so far! what a piece of art! you start with everything matters by far one of the best songs of the album....

    my favorites are:
    everything matters
    heathes
    a dangerous thing
    exist for love
    artemis
  20. DouglasAksnes
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is the singer's best album for bringing a more diversified album in musical genres such as folk and Latin music in addition to the genres she is already used to following such as alternative pop, EDM, electropop and pop rock. The album also has a really cool theme and each song represents a mythological god from Greece.… Expand
  21. MusicMundial
    Sep 26, 2022
    10
    An amazing album, created by her with help from producers, but she always give its magic to their albums, that's something we can mark about Aurora, she works too hard.

    Album has good meanings, good rhythms, to be honest she deserves more points in Critical Reviews.
  22. Malts18
    Jan 21, 2022
    10
    Aurora's third album is completely wonderful. The songs are largely very different in pace and tone, but they all seemingly mesh together well. And, at the end of the day, the Norwegian songstress's incredible voice brings it all home. A fantastic album lyrically and sonically. A pleasure to listen to. Well done, Aurora!
  23. Mostach88
    Mar 19, 2022
    9
    Refreshing album, so wild and lovely, not as explorative as I expected to be, yet very diverse and pleasing to listen. Amazing lyrics and incredible vocals as always, but some songs felt very ordinary pop production-wise for an Aurora album.
  24. Julio4040
    Jan 22, 2022
    10
    El álbum es increíble, cada canción te llevará a un mundo diferente. En este álbum podemos notar el gran crecimiento de AURORA como artista.
    Sabía que sería bueno el álbum, pero superó mis expectativas. Escúchalo te gustará. :)))
  25. Emilianoesquinc
    Feb 15, 2022
    10
    Es la primera vez que escucho a Aurora, y mi primera impresión fue ARTE. ella debería ser mas conocida por el mundo. te identificas y hace reflexionar específicamente en un track.
  26. LISOCHIKOTOSA
    Apr 7, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some great riveting performances on some songs though İ found the latter half to be a bit more lackluster… Expand
  27. RobertMora
    Jan 21, 2022
    10
    This singer who raises the greatest music with her voice, she has just made one of the best albums of the decade. Songs that take you to heaven like "Blood In The Wine" or that make you want to dance like "A Temporary High." without a doubt this singer has exceeded all of my expectations and really since her first debut album I consider myself a fan and I never imagined a GREAT album likeThis singer who raises the greatest music with her voice, she has just made one of the best albums of the decade. Songs that take you to heaven like "Blood In The Wine" or that make you want to dance like "A Temporary High." without a doubt this singer has exceeded all of my expectations and really since her first debut album I consider myself a fan and I never imagined a GREAT album like The Gods We Can Touch… Expand
  28. Ah_lex
    Jan 22, 2022
    9
    O álbum possui grande clareza musical com faixas bem definidas e que se complementam. Nessa incrível comparação entre deuses falhos e humanos tentando ser perfeitos, Aurora certamente soube voar. É a voz que poderá guiar uma nova geração de artistas pelo mundo
  29. seanc55
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    It perfectly encapsulates a dream for me and just makes me feel like it’s a rainy night. Amazing album!
  30. bariumchloride
    Jan 26, 2022
    7
    This is a fairly harmless album, with occasionally impressive songs albeit littered with "inspirations" taken almost directly from other artists, such as buzzcut season by Lorde as well as an odd interpolation of Carol of the bells in everything matters which is still the highlight of this album hitting very early on. Giving into the love in comparison is a little more hit or miss, withThis is a fairly harmless album, with occasionally impressive songs albeit littered with "inspirations" taken almost directly from other artists, such as buzzcut season by Lorde as well as an odd interpolation of Carol of the bells in everything matters which is still the highlight of this album hitting very early on. Giving into the love in comparison is a little more hit or miss, with strangely worded lyrics as well as jarring vocals in the chorus. Heathens brings nothing new to the table, being essentially a poorly made buzzcut season fading into the back of this album bringing nothing new to the table
    A dangerous thing is another highlight, with a strong chorus. This is fairly straightforward album with some fun listens and ideas but nothing specifically out of the ordinary
    7/10    … Expand
  31. Akura-ou
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    Completely different project than before. changing the sounds and increasing the number of high notes is what makes this album just perfect.
  32. thieageau
    Jan 22, 2022
    10
    Mais uma vez a Aurora usando os meios digitais para propagar arte. As músicas dela são incríveis e transmitem uma conexão incrível. Eu amooo
  33. omermich
    Jan 21, 2022
    10
    An album which combines modern and ancient, divine and human motives, with enchanting storytelling and a unique sonic experience. Impressively cohesive, yet excitingly varying. Her voice, the production, the lyrics, the visuals, the harmonies, are all remarkable.
  34. LordeStan
    Jan 21, 2022
    10
    Literal legend, she never disappoints. Gamble of more international music influence worked beautifully on this album.
  35. ljoaovitorl
    Jan 22, 2022
    10
    No song on this album sounds like All My Demons. No song on this album feels like Infections Of A Different Kind. No song on this album feels like A Different Kind. AURORA, YOU MANAGED ONCE AGAIN TO INNOVATE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
  36. Jupiler
    Jan 22, 2022
    10
    Not so much a change of direction from what would be expected of the Aurora sound, but rather a natural evolution of an artist that has grown, evolved, and refined her already insightful and relevant writing and music composition. The album is testament of not only the natural abilities of Aurora as a performer, which long ago she proved beyond any doubt, but of her natural capacity toNot so much a change of direction from what would be expected of the Aurora sound, but rather a natural evolution of an artist that has grown, evolved, and refined her already insightful and relevant writing and music composition. The album is testament of not only the natural abilities of Aurora as a performer, which long ago she proved beyond any doubt, but of her natural capacity to explore and develop different avenues to express herself and her message. This album will be regarded in the future as a landmark, a turning point, in her career. excellent work.… Expand
  37. Sornk
    Jan 23, 2022
    10
    A very beautiful album, filled with experimentation. Each track having it's own uniqueness.
  38. cedarsap
    Jan 23, 2022
    10
    An incredible synergistically themed collection of songs by perhaps the greatest female singer/songwriter on the scene today! Aurora just continues to grow and branch out as an artist of the first magnitude!
  39. Kimkelly
    Jan 25, 2022
    10
    It’s an elegant, facsinating and mature album with exquisit sounds explored, Aurora and her team give us a wonderful masterpiece, she is an artist with all the words, she superarte herself every single time, there’s no limit to her talented, she still amaze me with her wonderful and extraordinary vision. One of her kind just like her music. Able to take us to the moon like anyone else andIt’s an elegant, facsinating and mature album with exquisit sounds explored, Aurora and her team give us a wonderful masterpiece, she is an artist with all the words, she superarte herself every single time, there’s no limit to her talented, she still amaze me with her wonderful and extraordinary vision. One of her kind just like her music. Able to take us to the moon like anyone else and I’m proud of her with all my heart and soul.… Expand
  40. mandoarq
    Jan 25, 2022
    9
    Great evolution and growth for an amazing artist, i gave it 9 only because the mount of songs only avalible on Vinyl.
  41. LeonidasGMB
    Jan 26, 2022
    10
    O melhor álbum que eu já escutei em toda minha vida.Tanto as músicas quando a ordem delas no trazem diversas emoções, esse álbum para mim foi espiritual de muitas formas.
  42. rebella
    Jan 26, 2022
    10
    Aurora never disappoints and this album is just an another proof of this. The tracks are very different from each other but the entire album feels really cohesive. No skips for me.
  43. xoiman
    Jan 26, 2022
    10
    It’s an outstanding step on her career ladder, bringing never-heard AURORA materials and vibes. The most essential point is this track-by-track unique records holds a great lot of diversity, yet 15 songs are tied together to craft a wide whole picture of human beings, through her own Greek gods vision.
  44. ZMH
    Jan 27, 2022
    10
    If you listen to it generally, you won’t find the deep meaning of each song. Just do some research about this album if you really want to dive into it otherwise all of her songs will be strange and questionable. To be honest, outstanding songs writing and sonically Amazing !… She’s going on her on way to create better lives and messaged her beloved fans.
  45. Audiophiles
    Jan 28, 2022
    10
    10/10 Once again, the aurora proves that her music is a masterpiece. Starting from the production, lyrical content, vocals everything is done perfectly. This album just a Perfection.
  46. nfratesi
    Jun 11, 2022
    8
    This album is reminiscent of Greek mythology, which is quite overdone in pop music. But, I think this album does it justice with all of the ethereal vocals and instruments combined throughout the album's tracklist. From the sonically magical "Heathens", to the upbeat, out-of-your-chair "Cure For Me", to the slower, more sensual "A Dangerous Thing", this album screams variety and gives offThis album is reminiscent of Greek mythology, which is quite overdone in pop music. But, I think this album does it justice with all of the ethereal vocals and instruments combined throughout the album's tracklist. From the sonically magical "Heathens", to the upbeat, out-of-your-chair "Cure For Me", to the slower, more sensual "A Dangerous Thing", this album screams variety and gives off Greek vibes aesthetically. But aside from that, the 1920s-inspired "Exist For Love" is a remarkable, trance-inducing ballad all about the love Aurora feels for her partner, and it is also one of the best songs I've personally ever heard. On the other side of things, there are a few aspects of this album that I didn't enjoy. My main issue was the ill vocal production of a few songs that got in the way of these songs ending up as favorites of mine."Everything Matters" and "A Temporary High" were tracks that I noticed the crumby, squeezing vocals present whenever Aurora projected, most notably in the choruses of each. This brings me to another problem I experienced, being the slight musical drought in the latter half of the album. Meh songs such as "Artemis", "A Temporary High", and "Blood In The Wine" kept me looking for more within listens. They also put other, more enjoyable tracks like "A Dangerous Thing" and "Exhale Inhale" in a bad light, being that they were involved in the mix of the more boring songs. The album ends on a positive note, though, with the floating ballad, "This Could Be A Dream" bleeding into the gentle closer, "A Little Place Called The Moon". Overall, the vibes and musicality of "The Gods We Can Touch" are unmatched, with a few rough patches in the technicalities of the mixing of certain tracks.… Expand
  47. Artaas
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    This is what an album should do ! It made me feel like I am not in this world , her voice , the sounds , the melodies . Such a well made album . Everything was amazing in my idea , thank you for this great experience AURORA (:
  48. AlienGuo1119
    Mar 11, 2022
    9
    Every song is perfectly beautiful and melodious, the whole album is also complete and fluent. AURORA has built a brand new, yet intact music world of herself.
  49. music_fan1
    Apr 11, 2022
    7
    I thoroughly enjoyed this Aurora album. Her unique and interesting qualities are present and it has such relaxing and enjoyable production, it puts me to sleep, in a positive way. The lyrics could use slight improvement, sure, but they aren't awful by any means. The songwriting in general though is excellent and shows that Aurora is certainly a noteworthy and an artist that deservesI thoroughly enjoyed this Aurora album. Her unique and interesting qualities are present and it has such relaxing and enjoyable production, it puts me to sleep, in a positive way. The lyrics could use slight improvement, sure, but they aren't awful by any means. The songwriting in general though is excellent and shows that Aurora is certainly a noteworthy and an artist that deserves attention. I enjoyed this album and would give it a nice solid 7, all things considered.… Expand
  50. Gabriellyuniter
    Apr 18, 2022
    10
    Eu amei esse álbum, vemos uma Aurora sincera e madura. O trabalho tem introdução, desenvolvido, clímax e desfecho. Vale a pena ouvir! I love you Aurora!
  51. Gilvpb
    May 11, 2022
    10
    My favorite freak from pop music. Aurora is original without been pendant, showing pop music don't need to be obvious.
  52. Piesauce13
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    I will never stop listening to this album, every track is perfect and would recommend this to everyone.
  53. aibimartin
    Jun 13, 2023
    10
    Vocais arrebatadores! Álbum que o mundo precisava ouvir depois do caos de 2020. Completamente diferente dos outros que ela produziu antes, ela sempre está a inovar.

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Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Sputnikmusic
    Feb 10, 2022
    84
    The Gods We Can Touch feels like a very round pop record, a little bit of everything for everyone, and it's been smartly complemented by great visuals (the video for "Cure for Me" is mesmerizing) and an impeccable production job by Magnus Skylstad, who doubles down as a drummer in her live performances, and multi-instrumentalist and producer Matias Tellez. Definitely a strong contender for one of the most interesting pop albums of the year.
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  2. Mojo
    Jan 24, 2022
    60
    It's hard not to wonder whether Aksnes has been crowded-out on her own album [Mar 2022, p.83]
  3. musicOMH.com
    Jan 21, 2022
    90
    These songs are her most heartfelt to date, reaching into the depths of her character. The influence of Björk is occasionally audible, but so are inflections from as far afield as Enya and composer Karl Jenkins. Yet Aurora is very much herself, one of the most exciting female singers around – and The Gods We Can’t Touch adds another set of strings to her generously filled bow.
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