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6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

  • Summary: The former A Camp and Cardigans singer releases her first solo release under her real name.
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Animal Heart
My animal heart is telling me to flee I'm done with this dance, baby bail with me the tide's at our door, feel the pull of the moon I'm tired of... See the rest of the song lyrics
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  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
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  1. Q Magazine
    Feb 14, 2014
    80
    Here the melodies are a forum for a lovely, charismatic voice and some artful, memorable lyrics. [Mar 2014, p.119]
  2. Feb 10, 2014
    80
    Neither a denial nor a rehash of Persson's past, Animal Heart is a welcome reflection of her changing life and art.
  3. Uncut
    Feb 10, 2014
    70
    Persson shows she is still a dab hand at melodic indie-pop, as she tackles floundering relationships, failing memories and new horizons. [Mar 2014, p.82]
  4. 60
    The moments of intrigue are too fleeting and the encompassing ‘feel’ of the LP lingers too long in flat territories, which is a shame, as there’s potential for her solo work to be spectacular indeed.
  5. Under The Radar
    Feb 21, 2014
    60
    There is a sameness to the songs, but it doesn't work against the album as much as makes it a cohesive listen. [Feb/Mar 2014, p.75]
  6. Mojo
    Feb 11, 2014
    60
    Pleasant but risk adverse. [Mar 2014, p.88]
  7. Feb 10, 2014
    50
    Nina Persson may have dropped the guise of A Camp, but Animal Heart is too emotionally unengaging to leave you feeling like you know her any better for it and compared to Colonia’s more colourful palette it feels, if not quite beige, then at best a dull taupe.

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