Shiver
by Jónsi
  • Record Label: Krunk
  • Release Date: Oct 2, 2020
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. Dusted Magazine
    Oct 13, 2020
    60
    Jónsi plays with orchestral beauty and flirts with pop, and ends up somewhere in between, fascinating and inscrutable.
  2. DIY Magazine
    Oct 6, 2020
    60
    While not exactly the wildlife-soundtracking level of Nan-friendly safe his day job has reached, it’s largely default Jónsi, just with a few more effects.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    Oct 1, 2020
    60
    Gorgeous closers ‘Grenade’ and ‘Beautiful Boy’ run the risk of ending proceedings on the glacial landscape that you’d expect from Sigur Ros, but there’s enough of a futuristic sheen and optimistic vibe to keep it feeling fresh and make you wanna dive back in for more.
  5. Mojo
    Sep 28, 2020
    60
    In all, more a series of disconnected building blocks than a cohesive album. [Nov 20, p.89]
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  6. Uncut
    Sep 28, 2020
    60
    Shiver sometimes feels like a glitchcore sound collage, where ambient passages are ruptured by harsh beats and clamorous noise. [Nov 2020, p.31]
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  7. Pitchfork
    Oct 21, 2020
    55
    The parts of Shiver that strain to be fun and fresh can’t seem to break orbit from the grandiose mass of Sigur Rós, and the album leaves a sense of oppressive profundity in its bulky wake.
  8. Sputnikmusic
    Oct 26, 2020
    46
    Given Jónsi’s past solo releases and Sigur Rós’s discography, Shiver should have been much better than it turned out. While not a complete trainwreck, it disappointingly features a minimum of the signature greatness listeners have come to expect.

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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
  1. Yourmumsbills
    Oct 7, 2020
    2
    i've been a huge Sigur Ros fan for years and i've loved most things Jonsi has been involved with. His previous solo record wasn't great but iti've been a huge Sigur Ros fan for years and i've loved most things Jonsi has been involved with. His previous solo record wasn't great but it was still very good, and the work he did with his partner in Riceboy sleeps had some wonderful highlights. This record sadly, is mostly awful. there are a couple of ok songs here but on the whole It sounds like someone desperately trying to appeal to the millennial generation. The horrible effects and pitch shifted vocals are just painful to listen to, and wholly unnecessary for a man who has such an incredible voice. To be frank this record sounds like every other horrible disposable pop record aimed at the tastes of 13 year old girls.… Full Review »
  2. shoeletariat
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the best records of 2020. Completely stuffed with incredible songs and production, I have literally no idea what Pitchfork wasEasily one of the best records of 2020. Completely stuffed with incredible songs and production, I have literally no idea what Pitchfork was smoking when they gave this a 5.5. It's honestly offensive. This is emotionally moving and uptempo enough for my boyfriend to listen to, which almost never happens. Ya'll gave good scores to Sufjan's Ascension then ignored this record when it's basically the good version of that record. Get your ears checked, critics.… Full Review »
  3. NickU
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    One of the 2020 best album if not THE BEST! I love it so much. Jónsi and A.G. Cook's collaboration has worked out so good! would love to seeOne of the 2020 best album if not THE BEST! I love it so much. Jónsi and A.G. Cook's collaboration has worked out so good! would love to see them together in more colabs.… Full Review »
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