AURORA
Infections Of A Different Kind (Step 1)

THE REVIEW

The theme that Aurora Aksnes shapes reveals a sensitivity that only European productions can boast, especially when it comes to electronic pop.

In the opinion of the writer, the first part of Infections Of A Different Kind, risks being rightfully listed among the best proposals of the entire year. The rest of the work will be published next year.

The Norwegian artist, who made an impressive debut in 2016—an achievement that had already opened the doors to a large audience—claims to have written around forty songs in the last two years.

So why include only eight? Because nothing else is needed. Zero frills but plenty of substance. The chapters of this record present themselves proudly and boldly, catching you off guard while doing so.

An example of this resides in Churchyard and It Happened Quiet; two cautious yet dangerous tracks that deal with the theme of abuse.

He told me I could walk away but I wouldn't get far

All Is Soft Inside is a chant spreading over an infinite expanse; a voice that with its echo almost implores the human being not to change it, not to twist it, and to let it flow freely.

Powerful and crystalline, with an innocently "cold" appearance, Aurora is none other than Mother Nature in her movements on stage and in what she wants to represent; an existentialism that I believe we need.

This album arrived a few days ago, announced yes, but nonetheless staggering.

It's like when you read the forecast and knew it would rain, but you certainly didn't expect the storm.