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Blood Bitch

Jenny Hval · 2016

36 min · 10 tracks · avant-garde music

A haunting exploration of femininity and blood, merging whispered vocals with unsettling soundscapes.

Blood Bitch is an album by Jenny Hval, released in 2016. A haunting exploration of femininity and blood, merging whispered vocals with unsettling soundscapes. 'Blood Bitch' garnered widespread critical acclaim upon release, earning praise from outlets like Pitchfork and The Guardian for its bold thematic content and innovative production. It solidified Hval's position within the avant-garde music scene and influenced discussions around the representation of women in art, particularly through its unique lens on menstruation and femininity. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Blood Bitch sound like?

A haunting exploration of femininity and blood, merging whispered vocals with unsettling soundscapes. Rooted in avant-garde music.

What makes Blood Bitch by Jenny Hval notable?

'Blood Bitch' garnered widespread critical acclaim upon release, earning praise from outlets like Pitchfork and The Guardian for its bold thematic content and innovative production. It solidified Hval's position within the avant-garde music scene and influenced discussions around the representation of women in art, particularly through its unique lens on menstruation and femininity. By the time 'Blood Bitch' was released in 2016, Jenny Hval had already established herself as a provocative voice in avant-garde music with her previous album 'Apocalypse, Girl'. This record marked a continuation of her artistic exploration of themes surrounding gender and identity, building on her critically acclaimed work while further experimenting with sound and narrative.

How many songs are on Blood Bitch?

Blood Bitch has 10 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·36:29

Best experienced from track one β€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Ritual Awakening 1:42
  • 2 Female Vampire Standout 3:37
  • 3 In the Red 2:21
  • 4 Conceptual Romance 4:32
  • 5 Untamed Region 4:51
  • 6 The Great Undressing Standout 4:00
  • 7 Period Piece Standout 2:41
  • 8 The Plague 5:57
  • 9 Secret Touch 4:39
  • 10 Lorna 2:06

Release Date

September 30, 2016

Genre

avant-garde music

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Artist Origin

Norway

Runtime

36 min 29 sec