- Record Label: Relativity Entertainment
- Release Date: Nov 13, 2015
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The WireDec 16, 2015The sonic immensity and detail of the album, an extended paean to the power of the imagination, with the feel of a dark fairy tale, rivals the most ostentatious of Bob Ezrin's productions for Alice Cooper, Kiss and Lou Reed. [Dec 2015, p.50]
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Nov 18, 2015Ceremony may have easily conquered the sophomore slump, but The Miraculous is the moment where von Hausswolff truly arrives as an artist.
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Nov 18, 2015There’s no denying this is a heavy record, not at all easy going mood music you’d lightly slap on whilst performing menial tasks. But the mix of gentle moments of reflection amongst muscular foreboding sounds save it from being overly doom-laden. And the fact remains, it is a genuinely exciting listen.
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Nov 17, 2015There’s nothing wrong with a good glacial pace, but Von Hausswolff’s slowly unfurling arrangements, as well as her reliance on the organ as the primary rhythmic vehicle, occasionally make the record tough sledding.
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Nov 16, 2015It’s not always the easiest of listens, but the boldness of her vision is compelling, especially on Discovery and the title track, where beauty and raw power interact.
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MojoNov 13, 2015The Miraculous is complex and provocative. [Dec 2015, p.87]
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Nov 13, 2015It's the type of album you have to commit to completely, but for those seeking a glimpse of the numinous, it's worth the effort.
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UncutNov 13, 2015The result is vast and apocalyptic. [Dec 2015, p.81]
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Nov 13, 2015As a composer, singer, and sound sculptor, Hausswolff is in full control on The Miraculous, balancing harshness and intimacy, heaviness and airy melancholy. It's an uncompromising view, but it's also welcoming.
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Nov 13, 2015The standout pieces are the lengthier ones. Perhaps, if you are already aware of her work on Ceremony, then The Miraculous will not be a surprise to you. But if you have not, then it may well be a complete revelation.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 13 out of 15
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Mixed: 1 out of 15
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Negative: 1 out of 15
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Nov 17, 2015