bitchfork: EUSEXUA by FKA twigs

paulodumas

121

It is a good album on the first listen, but I think that I will not come back to it in a long... time. show more

jdpunchard

113

childlike things will probs be my most listened to song this year but Sticky is a masterpiece

fac_4263

2

I was blown away by this album

denisa

4

Perhaps rather callously I will start a review of 'Eusexua' by referencing the track 'Sympathy is a Knife' on Charli XCX's culture-changing album... 'Brat'. One of the striking lyrics says: "I couldn't even be her if I tried", and should this be a reference to Twigs and her artistry, it is a feeling much understood by anybody upon listening to her latest release. Though belonging to a similar (ballpark!) genre, and with obvious sonic parallels, 'Eusexua' is an exquisite essay into the craft of 2020s electronica. Airy and delicate, with controlled vocals occasionally reminiscent of baroque pop icons as Bjork and Kate Bush, this album could make many a listener feel inadequately prepared to grasp it. Even the venture into children's singsong (with none other than North West, a genuine child voice with a questionable track record in entertainment - the infamous Lion King Musical debacle notwithstanding) charmed me against my will. I will certainly be returning to 'Eusexua', if only to try and glimpse beyond the inscrutable perfection of each track. show more

piersward

2

It's a beautiful album to start the year. I was a massive fan of MAGDALENE, but Caprisongs didn't grab me. This seems like... a development on both styles, with fantastic sound design and compelling themes. show more