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The Gods We Can Touch
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Universal acclaim- based on 153 Ratings

  • Summary: The third full-length studio release for the Norwegian pop artist AURORA features a guest appearance from Pomme.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. 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.
  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Jan 19, 2022
    90
    Here she is not just a musician, but a generational talent capable of creating transfixing otherworlds and, with The Gods We Can Touch, an ethereal masterpiece.
  3. 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.
  4. DIY Magazine
    Jan 19, 2022
    80
    Tightly paced electronic seams blur with floating chamber pop and global influences, warding off any sense of inertia on an album that has one foot in the worldly and another in the firmament.
  5. Under The Radar
    Jan 20, 2022
    80
    Though it’s certainly too early to discuss The Gods We Can Touch within 2022’s broader musical canon, it is undoubtedly a complete and flavorful work that contains all the glorious highs and careful lows that Aksnes has always been capable of producing, but has never fully nailed until now.
  6. Clash Music
    Jan 19, 2022
    80
    These monumental tunes are totally bewitching from start to finish with heartfelt moments and deep intent packed into every second.
  7. 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]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 53
  3. Negative: 1 out of 53
  1. 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,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 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
  2. 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 togetherAurora'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!… Expand
  4. 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
  5. 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 foiO 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.… Expand
  6. 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, elaVocais 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.… Expand
  7. 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!
  8. 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.

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