The Practice of Love
by Jenny Hval
Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Sep 16, 2019
    60
    The smoothness of Hval’s musical vehicle, this time around, allows her ideas to slip in softly, almost subliminally: humanity as a virus, technology’s role in romance, bereavement, panic attacks. It’s an eerie sort of euphoria, but no less of a rush for it.

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#55 Best Album of 2019

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. charliequaker
    Oct 5, 2019
    6
    On her 7th studio album, this conceptual artist from Oslo, Norway continues down the path of eclectic, experimental electronic music. HerOn her 7th studio album, this conceptual artist from Oslo, Norway continues down the path of eclectic, experimental electronic music. Her lyrics often arise from a philosophical feminist perspective on sexuality, relationships and life dichotomies. Musically, she exudes a sense of mystery with floating synthesizers, electronic pop sounds and existential poetry. Hval is a member of the band Rockettothesky. “The Practice Of Love”, like all Jenny Hval albums, is not made for everyone—but, if you find yourself on a compatible wavelength, you will be ecstatically immersed.… Full Review »
  2. legendarysia
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    This is a bit different to her previous record but ai like it and that is my review
  3. Antreas
    Sep 13, 2019
    7
    It's an interstellar record hitting, of course, bigger audiences. A brave step from the beloved Norwegian Jenny Hval. Well done! :)
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