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Live at Troxy
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  • Summary: The 16-track live recording of a show from Karin Dreijer's Shaking the Habitual Tour in March of 2018 at London's Troxy.
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  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Aug 7, 2019
    90
    Live at The Troxy is still a gem of a record that acts as affirmation for those who were there that the show was as spectacular as they remember, and as a legitimate teaser for those who want to catch Fever Ray live next time she’s in town.
  2. AllMusic
    Aug 7, 2019
    80
    Along with its generous set list and powerful performances, the attention to details like these makes Live at Troxy another riveting expression of Dreijer's passionate commitment to their work.
  3. Resident Advisor
    Aug 22, 2019
    80
    Live At The Troxy shows how the highly personal world of that album [Plunge] develops further onstage.
  4. Pitchfork
    Aug 7, 2019
    75
    On Live at Troxy, we get the chance to hear Fever Ray—a band, now—exalt all of that good human love as a collective, a chosen family thrilled to share their music and their play.
  5. Under The Radar
    Aug 15, 2019
    75
    The downside to Live at Troxy is the obviously lacking visual dimensions these same songs enjoyed for the crowd present. A video companion would have made for an ideal package. At the same time, Fever Ray's live offering serves as a better intro for their music than either studio release. These fleshed out recordings still pull off every sonic trick from the studio only with greater weight and charisma.
  6. Clash Music
    Aug 7, 2019
    70
    While Live at the Troxy does a good job of trying to capture and recontextualise the Fever Ray live experience, it doesn’t quite pull it off. This is down to trying to capture a 3D, 360 degree experience in mere audio: you get an idea of how good the gig was, but it doesn’t quite do it justice without visuals. However, Dreijer and her vocals – their clarity, and her charisma – are still the stars of the show.

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  1. thepowerout_
    May 6, 2020
    9
    Was lucky enough to see them on their U.S. tour promoting "Plunge." Upon leaving I couldn't stop thinking about some of the new versions ofWas lucky enough to see them on their U.S. tour promoting "Plunge." Upon leaving I couldn't stop thinking about some of the new versions of old tracks they performed, how the live troupe changed their structures into thudding, addictive dance tracks ("I'm Not Done" is a standout that has been reconceptualized as a total BANGER!!). I repeatedly found myself thinking "karin needs to release a live album." And i felt hopeful, because she had released a live album after her first album as Fever Ray.

    Then lo and behold, my dreams came TRUE. Though no recording can fully capture the energy of memorable live performance- this album comes really, really close. Epic tour made from epic albums- a fantastic live album results. Perfect for when you've overplayed her studio albums and want to change it up.    … Expand