Apocalypse, Girl cover

Apocalypse, Girl

Jenny Hval

Released

2015

Norwegian songwriter Jenny Hval’s fifth album Apocalypse, Girl assumes a liminal space between impishness and impending doom. It’s a feast for those who prefer their sounds experimental yet compelling: Lapping waves, keyboard swells, and unearthly twinkles undergird a well-conceptualized collection of songs that still welcome plenty of interpretation. (Consider how its opening track poses the question: “What is soft dick rock?”)