LP1

I took a 5 star nap for most of the album.

I can't say I loved it, but as it played in the background I found myself responding to it with small smiles.

A bit of a snoozefest. I don't like the breathy weak vocals. She might have a great voice but it's hard to tell since it's all autotuned and synthesized to death.

Sounds like sanded-down Björk. Pretty voice, but goes right out the other ear.

3.5 I really liked twigs' album from earlier this year, but I had never heard anything else from her. This was good! She's definitely improved since though

Nope. This was borderline unlistenable at times. I can’t stand breathy singing, and this had it cranked up to 11. The drum machine was obnoxious and felt like a bad fit in most songs. I was looking forward to the album being over so I didn’t have to listen anymore. I don’t think this is a must listen for anyone, and it doesn’t need to be on this list.

Boring. Not ever needed to be on a "must listen to before you die". Not a single redeemable song on the album. None of it is going to the playlist

Durchschnittsalte Trance- und Space Sounds. Kein Stück sticht überdurchschnittlich heraus.

I listened to this and I am not really sure what it is and I think I mostly hated it but I didn't skip through it and I think I might listen to it again.

I've never heard of FKA twigs before, but based on what I'm reading about this album, I think there's a good chance that I'll enjoy this. Let's jump into my last album of 2014! Overall, I didn't think this album was very good. I did like the overall ethereal sound that was present on a lot of this album, but it felt like LP1 was mostly full of big ideas that just didn't land. The production work and beats were really good, but the vocals and songwriting were just fine. When it comes to electronic pop music, I really want something that has some memorable hooks or melodies, but that wasn't really present on this album at all. Even though the album was pleasant to listen to, I didn't think LP1 did anything to expand the boundaries of alternative hip-hop or electronic music. This album was some decent background music to me, but nothing more.

This is some serious doin’ it music.

Vapid tripe

Interestingly different

Mid. Cool sounds but random and sounds so similar for each song.

So… I didn’t hate this one. But it frustrated me so much. It’s got that “modern day” pop feel, but I dig the sort of minimalistic approach to the instrumentation. It makes it feel a little more than a generic pop album, so it’s at least listenable to me. The thing is, everything is so fucking samey. The first songs were alright, but everything just blended together as it went along. It doesn’t help that Twigs suffers from Mariah Carey syndrome, where she has a gifted voice, but chooses to falsetto everything and have this annoying high-pitched tone instead. Swear to god, some of this album sounds like a mouse in heat. I don’t know man, I can’t stand modern music as is, but I figured it would be a nice break from the indie rock and common crap on this list. But an album where I can’t retain most of the songs is not a good album. Favorite track: Two Weeks Other hits: Lights Out, Closer

Probably 3.5 stars, but a solid album.

Just come up flat for me. Struggled to stay awake.

Beetje vreemde beats met een soort van vrouwelijke rap. Ik heb na een paar nummers nog weinig zang kunnen ontdekken, en al helemaal geen singer-songwriter zoals op wikipedia beschreven. De beats zijn op zich wel om aan te horen. **

This wasn't a difficult listen, but conversely, there isn't much there. The semi rap chirpy breathy singing just didn't do much for me. The beats weren't all that interesting either.

it was cool, enjoyed it and would add some songs to my playlist

not for me

I found this surprisingly bland and i think she trades on her reputation for being weird rather than good.

Very unique and very good. Not my favorite style, but very listenable.

Ratings: 5: I will happily play this album anytime 4: I may occasionally play this album of my own free will 3: I will happily listen to this if someone plays it in the background 2: I will tolerate this if it is playing in the background 1: I will leave the room if someone plays this in the background I'm not sure what's particularly new here that would merit inclusion as an album I must hear before I die. The music itself is fine, doesn't really draw me in.

I didn’t mind it at first and then it kept going. I got slightly bored during my listen and was ready to change the album before it ended

Don't care for the opening two tracks. Two Weeks is a brilliant track - probably heard it in a movie/tv show/advertisement - but it's very, very solid. Doesn't redeem the remainder of the album though.

Great debut by an artist who is still getting better currently. This one takes more from the Alternative R&B wave of the early-10's than the rest of her output, but does it in a uniquely captivating way. I am mixed on Arca generally, but here the production is subtle enough while remaining interesting. (side note: I love all the "old man yells at cloud" reviews for this.) Key tracks: Two Weeks Hours Video Girl Closer

This is not for me, but I can’t pretend that it is just haphazardly slapped together like some other reviews here suggest. It is clearly for a different type of listener than me - but I can say the same about plenty of stuff that I listen to and other audiences. Will not listen again, but obviously intentional and guided by a vision. Sort of like art in a museum that might not fit my tastes.

Art pop. It's like an avant garde fashion show for your ears - interesting for a minute or two, and completely impractical for every day wear.

Wow this is bad.

Really nice 1001 discovery - I've heard of FKA twigs but never listened before now. It's like Prince, Bjork, and trip hop all mixed together. Looking forward to listening to more of her stuff.

If FKAT had not made this record, ChatGPT undoubtedly would have. The problem isn't that it's not in any one genre (more trip-hoppy than R&B and certainly not punk) but rather that it's so synthetic and ultimately insubstantial. Thinking back a decade, perhaps this was groundbreaking in some way, but given how programmed it is and how common this sound has become, perhaps "Original-ish" is an apt description. One's also reminded of dating younger women who seemed to delight in their own conceptions of sexiness, not worrying too much about whether that mode was at all relatable or if sexiness might actually be in the eye of the beholder.

Someone had a lot of fun on a laptop making this. No actual musical instruments were harmed in the making of this album. Nevertheless, it's fairly interesting at times. Lots of layers, dreamy soundscapes, and breathy vocals. But I suddenly feel the urge to listen a day's worth of death metal now. 2/5 Album 21/2001

Gear: DCA ÆON 2 Noire Artwork: 😬🔴🟦 Production: 🎧😘🤌 Music: 🎛️🎤🌟🔥💔🦎 Rating: 🦋🦋🦋🦋(🦋)/5

Jeg har først lige sat den på men jeg ved det er en easy 5. Hørte den for et par uger siden. Et af mine yndlingsalbums fra det årti

(old man talking) Jeg synes det er fedt hvordan jeg husker den her plade som dybt underlig da den udkom og nu lyder den ikke specielt underlig fordi de her flydende elastiske beats har sneget sig så meget ind i mainstream. Frontrunner plade! Den er pissegod!

Some good songs, some of filler.

Decent enough, though slightly too experimental for our taste.

... not for me,,,

Idk why so many people on here hate on this. It’s not her best album, but it’s still good

A damn good album I wouldn’t have listened to otherwise. Ethereal and haunting and weird and sexy.

3 stars

Not a fan

I wanted it to get better…

I found this incredibly difficult to listen too

This was much more conceptual than I typically enjoy. I liked the songs that were more traditional song style (Video Girl, Two Weeks, Pendulum). I liked her voice, but wish she showed a little more range besides just super high and breathy. There was variety but then again not, I think for me that would be the biggest complaint, it just all blended together and was all just more of the same kind of techy breathy wispyness. Don't hate it but probably won't go back to it.

This is dripping in atmosphere. Is this ASMR rock? It's beats with tweaky twittering & fluttering echoey vocals. The sonic texture is creative but the songwriting doesn't really do it for me, I think it's something I'd have to listen to several times before I "get it" because all the songs sound the same to me.

This album is over 10 years old now and it feels like it’s been 50 since I was into it. Looking back on it now, it’s not as good as I once thought. I no longer enjoy such arty sparseness. It all feels hollow. Also, the vocal effects just make me want to punch a wall. This has a place in the world for some, but for me its place is set firmly in the past.

Dreamy. Sensual. Intoxicating. These are the adjectives that rose to the top as I listened a second time through. Wasn't sure how I felt after the first listen, but it had a way of wrapping me up and entangling me up once I gave into it.

I can understand why people didn’t enjoy this one but it really felt experimental and new. It pops with solid headphones

Zwevende zuurstokmuziek met beatjes en engelengezang en wat expliciet taalgebruik hier en daar. Het is weer eens wat anders, maar echt warm worden we er niet van. Het klinkt eerder alsof het in een koelcel is opgenomen.

Singer-songwriter lees ik vooraf op wiki. Tja dat is een ruim begrip. Ik zou dit er zelf niet onder scharen. Het is er naar mijn idee te digitaal voor. De zang is natuurlijk wel een groot element, maar ook die klinkt vrij geproduceerd. Daarmee voelt het ook niet als trip-hop, waarbij de zuiverheid van de niet-digitale muziekstijlen meer overeind blijft. Het heeft te veel spelerij om het in te delen als house. Het is dus een vrij originele plaat. Vooral een fijn plaatje om op de achtergrond op te hebben.

Ik heb hier uiteraard nog nooit van gehoord, althans dat vermoed ik. Dus ik open de wiki, en het is in ieder geval een album dat aardig veel prijzen heeft gewonnen. Maar ja, dat heeft dit jaar Brat van Charlie XCX ook en dat was ronduit slecht. Wie weet herkennen we een liedje van de radio, we gaan het zien. Het begint al gruwelijk pretentieus met geluidjes en non-geluidjes (oftewel stilte), wat gekreun van de zangeres en verder een soort Kate Bush meets Bjork-achtige semi-sfeervolle muziek. En dat dan zwaar overgeproduceerd, want zelf een instrument bespelen, dat kunnen de gepijnigde zangeresjes niet meer. Dit ademt in alles snob. Ergens wordt het nog wel gered door het complete dorp aan producers dat achter deze plaat zit, want er zitten best aardige beats tussen. Maar na het derde nummer waar ze loopt te zuchten en te steunen op die overgeproduceerde beat stop beat, heb ik het wel een beetje gezien. En dan zijn 40 minuten lang. Wat minder aanstellerij en wat meer muziek zou fijn zijn.

Lo-Fi meets pop. It was okay I guess, just not really my thing.

3.4

There's something so erotic and sensual about Twigs. For all the contemporary artists that try so hard to capture an erotic chemistry on a recording, she does it so effortlessly. On top of that you have some unique songwriting and she executes well while covering fresh ground. I'm into it.

Creative but not my music

I love how everything comes together in these songs, the production is really amazing and her singing is phenomenal.

Weird but decent. A bit Bjork-y and Portishead-y

Some good sounds and a good voice. No standouts and this one didn’t grab me. A 3.5 but probably the 3 side.

This is an incredibly sensual album. But where people would normally use that description for artists like Sade, this is a darker, experimental, and almost industrial variant with ditto lyrics instead of soft jazz. This music sounds incredibly elaborate and yet sensitive. This album was a huge surprise, especially the first three songs, which stuck with me after just a few listens. This is the only reason it doesn't receive a full five stars. The album feels a bit front-heavy and loses some momentum towards the end.

Some really good stuff in here, but not sure there's a full album's worth.

Solid album gives me alot of nostalgia some boring bits for me.tho

Couple of good songs but a bit boring

Right on the edge.

The music had potential but I hate the way this lady sings. Or should I say breathes into the microphone.

terrible

Thoughts before listening: I remember when this was making all of the best albums of the year lists (11 years ago now!!!). I believe this is some experimental, avant garde pop music. Probably won't be my favorite thing ever, but maybe I'll enjoy it. Review: Yeah this is minimalist blips and bloops that come together as pop/R&B. "Two Weeks" is a banger and the rest of the album is fine. Not something I'm ever going to gravitate toward, but I'm glad to hear it. 3-stars

Nah, no thank you. Noise.

Whatever she was going for it was nowhere near anything I'd ever want to listen to. I didn't make it through a single song.

The sort of artist I see a lot of people talk about online and I never took any interest in, and I feel vindicated. Glitchy chopped up random noises for the beat, stick FKA Twigs doing standard whispered vocals over the top and repeat for 40 minutes FKA Twigs can clearly sing when she isn't doing the hushed, breathy babyish voice, only letting it show for flashes like on Two Weeks. Maybe this vocal style was more innovative in 2014 (I can't really remember, I think it was actually) but it's been pretty heavily abused since so this doesn't sound particularly original for a first time listener Some tracks also feel too spacious to the point of feeling as though they're actually unfinished, such as Lights On. It felt like there was meant to be something in those pauses that go on for just a little bit too long Give Up felt like the closest thing to a fully put together song Not for me Highlights: Give Up

Wack

trip

It would be such an epic troll if after 38 minutes of glitchy beats and whispery vocals, the beat finally dropped and we ended on some warpping dubstep or thumping drum and bass. But no, it never really drops or kicks in or goes anywhere. Pleasant enough on the journey though I guess.

Good

Not gonna pretend I’m down with the kids! I try to be upbeat about most music going in on here, I have many more 5/4 star than 1/2 ratings. She can sing and writes songs so guess that meets the criteria - singer songwriter. But it’s Like a modernising, life draining, take on the concept. No I’m not down with it, it was a painfully shit listen, a horrid waste of my time. Minimising everything, on every song is just brutal, instrumentation and arrangement is crude sounds, with a vocal that’s spent/wasted to create the unsettling ambience, that if it’s your thing then fine, but I had to force myself not to hit the stop button, continually. 1 Star, accept that I am definitely not the target audience, but this was my listen today and after doing so I wish I had not, so I am entitled/forced to write in this box, and the only positive was it reaffirms my old sod stance that modern music is an absolute steaming pile of dog shit, don’t care how many plays this gets (while it’s still supposedly valid) , I’m just sorry I stepped in this and added my 1 play to it.

Some tracks, like "Video Girl", are highly experimental. And I give FKA twigs credit for that. But other tracks are repetitious and ordinary, and they dragged on. The last four songs are better than their predecessors.

I really enjoyed the debut album from the xx when it came out in 2011. This album is a spiritual successor and the influence is undeniable. Two weeks was a standout song

Not a huge fan of this style, but some of her songwriting chops definitely made me perk up. 2.5/5

Good good

Curious mix, would like to revisit to explore further, had good promise on early listen…

Didn't fit the shape of my ears

Not only was this boring but also a waste of my time. Sure it was very different from what I have heard before and for that I can respect, but the autotune electric elements do not excite or thrill me. I truly can’t decide between a 1/2 because although something I wouldn’t listen to, it’s different from things I’ve heard. However, I really can’t think of one truly good aspect so I guess there’s my answer…

oh man Twigs - don't you try to lure me in with this deceptive avant-garde ethereal Kate Bush Lana Del Ray Imogen Heap vocal cosplaying and then just drop in that glitchy shit that almost immediately gives me a headache... Hard to even get through the first song as I was worried about a big bait-and-switch but honestly when it avoids the full glitch (it's still there most everywhere but not quite to the Skrillex level of turnthisshitoff) it's not as bad. Although I'm not sure what the goal of this music is - it stresses me out. I suppose some could enjoy the contrast of legato dreamlike vocals with the hyper-frenetic cut and cut and cut and paste Ableton project that each of these songs are but I need a Xanax. And as for the vocals it's just very samey - by the time I get to track 4 I'm thinking "ah yes, this again" and the falsetto only goes so far before becoming a dull and unnoticeable blend. Objectively I can definitely see how people could love this, but I can state I do not. Just remember: Never go full-glitch. 4/10 2 stars.

I wanted to like this more, but I feel like the production is often more interesting than the actual songs.

Slow tempo, Experimental pop/r&b with glitchy, layered electronic beats and a whispy vocal falsetto ruminating about sex and love (or lack thereof) and stuff. It’s got a hushed, somewhat muted sound - it’s really not in your face and benefits from an attentive listen. There’s plenty of cool stuff in here, some of it can blend together but I also found the back half to be stronger. Lots of moments I enjoy, but not a ton that are highly memorable.

I had never heard of FKA Twigs before. The overall sound is pretty interesting although not much has really stood out as being a cut above. Experimental in the soundscape though the lyrics are pretty generic/uninteresting.

I’ve learned that avant garde being in the description is a red flag.

loved the bleep bloops on it

i can see why this album was/is highly acclaimed, but it really wasn't for me. it's not really in a style of pop music that i particularly enjoy. i found it kind of dull and nothing really gripped me here. although i can see that it is of high quality, unfortunately, i didn't feel like it did much for me. sorry!

Cool. Probably too cool for me

Not great, not bad, it just is.

👽

For a moment I was reminded of a band called Rosewater Elizabeth from the 90s that I liked, but I couldn’t play any song to the end here. Boring.

Cool picture! Rap? Oh wait a minute! I know this artist. I'm so glad to see something like this on this list. 5 stars hands down. The bass in the second track is deep! Oh I had it on my Jubilee eq setting. Still a cool track! the album has kind of a Bjork feel to it. Not the vocals obv cause bjorks voice is unique af, but the electronic part of it.

Feels like I’m walking into an art gallery and I’m not really sure what I’m looking at. I go to art galleries all of the time.

Meh

Elevated Love Is Blind filler music. A modern Depeche Mode.

Very atmospheric with cool vocals. I can appreciate what’s happening here but’s it’s not for me

I don’t think this is for me.

Terrible

Pleasent enough. Other similar artists that do it better

I thought this was pretty ambitious and experimental sonically. Thought about a 3 but I tend to reserve that Rating for albums I am indifferent about, which this definately wasn't. So, 2 or 4..given this had me checking out her later (superior imho) albums it has to be the latter. Also, I am no identity-politiker but after a ridiculous Run of 10+ albums by I think exclusively white rockers, this was a refreshing change...

Really didn’t know what to expect of this. Far less pop and more creatively experimental than anticipated. From the opening track I thought, “Intersting, this could be a great find” but then it became ever more tedious, lacking in variation of tempo, and frankly by half way in I was really bored.

No words

I'm a relative newcomer to FKA twigs and I'm completely captivated. The music is so innovative, taking some of the most exciting elements of alternative electronic music and layering beautiful vocals, sometimes hauntingly so, over the top. It's an enrapturing experience and she's only gone from strength to strength since this first album. To anyone who doesn't get this - you're probably behind the times

música mais pop, mais lenta com uma batida mais pesada e bom vocal feminino; não sei se é a estética do álbum ou as músicas no geral, mas lembra Plastic Beach do Gorillaz (na verdade lembra a estética do Humanz do Gorillaz)

This was a good listen. Sort of an electronic R&B

Abstract pop with mercurial production and vocals. The drum programming was my favorite part. Hard for me to grab onto and had me wishing that 'Magdalene' was on this list instead.

Slow whisper-y, breathy vocals set over glitchy, electric drum beats pretty much sums up this whole album. It has atmosphere alright, too much for my tastes with minimal instrumentation and very little enthusiasm. Hate is a harsh term, so I would say, "I strongly disliked it". If this is your idea of cool modern music or you're into this type of vocal styling or you feel this is a great soundtrack to your TikTok video, you might like this. If had to watch/listen to FKA twigs live, prop me up, give me a pillow and wake me up when it's over.

dnf

i don't think i've ever met anyone who expressed their sexual and emotional needs through harrowing dubstep sound palettes before, but it's not like i'm gonna complain. there are worse ways to do it -- power electronics, Steven Segal patois, no third example -- and as much as i like R'n'B, i think this barely counts as something connected to that genre. FKA twigs has much more in common with Björk in their contortion of dance music and unconventional electronic sounds to work for them as pop rather than making a pop song into something you can dance to. i feel like her fursona would be a pillbug, something shiny on the outside but spindly and organic on the inside.

No thanks. Nothing that I would listen to again.

Interesting at times, but not enough to ever listen to this again.

Tried listening but just not really my thing

Hmm, turns out imagining if Bjork had come out in the 2010s doesn't make me like the music any more

Man every time I’ve gotten an alt R&B album in this list it’s so dour and boring it makes me wonder if the genre is worth it, and so far every time when the album ends it starts playing songs that are WAY better, up beat and fun. I feel like there’s this pervasive thought that all music that is good and heady must also be boring. Blegh

I wasn’t expecting much from this. I’ve known the name but not the music. I assumed it was random modern popular-ish music. It was. But somehow I found myself enjoying this despite myself. The sound had a lot more variation in it thank think this type of music usually does.

LP1 is less an album and more an elaborate test of patience. FKA twigs has a voice, sure, but she seems determined to bury it under a heap of glitchy, overproduced sound effects and falsetto acrobatics that quickly wear thin. Each track meanders aimlessly, like a dubstep song stuck in first gear, never delivering any kind of payoff. It’s music that desperately wants to feel profound but ends up feeling like you accidentally wandered into someone’s experimental college art project. The production is sterile and overwrought, stripping away any chance of emotional connection. The lyrics—if you can even call them that—are little more than breathy, disconnected fragments that float over a backdrop of beats that can’t decide if they’re coming or going. It’s like listening to an overambitious student composer throwing every effect they can find into the mix, hoping it will somehow stick together. Spoiler: it doesn’t. Artists like Kate Bush or Tori Amos could pull off eccentricity with charm and coherence, but LP1 feels more like a random collection of noise that never even tries to hit that mark. Occasionally, the album flirts with something resembling an interesting idea, but it always fizzles out before it can go anywhere. It’s not just unmemorable—it actively defies you to care about it. For an album hailed as a critical darling, LP1 is an exhausting slog of pretentious production and lifeless performances. I didn’t just dislike this album—I actively hated it. Listening to it wasn’t an experience; it was a chore. One star—for at least knowing how to hit record.

I’m sure that there’s an audience for this, but it definitely isn’t me!

I hated this. Probably interesting if you like music completely different than the music I like so I can see why it's here. But for me it's a 0.

by the time the second song came on I already knew this album was a 5

I can appreciate the production, but too much dubstep style wub wub, buzz buzz for my liking.

This is an interesting album. I think I like the lyrics, but I need to focus on listening to them next time. Not my cup of tea really, but it is intriguing

This is the only album of hers that I haven't listened to before and I find I need to listen to an album of hers several times to fully appreciate what she's doing. Still, a good sound and lots of good moments.

The singing is too single-note and it feels repetitive, nevertheless it builds an otherworldly atmosphere and works well as background music for work. 3.2

Bad, didn’t finish listening to it. Didn’t like it at all. She feels like a creep.

i think its quite good, but i also dont like it as much as i thought i would. like it seems kind off my vibe??? but not really. fuck you

Enigma-tic.

three twigs don't make a nest

Whispery, mumble-lyrics, with maybe one word in ten actually clear enough to hear. Which is fine with me, as I looked up some of the lyrics, and they're inane enough to not deserve hearing clearly. In the background, we have some glitchy electronic noises, pretty much the same noises throughout the entire album, no hooks and lots of annoying "tapping" sounds. The only thing this made me think of was the theme tune to the last season of Skins, which is probably a poor comparison, as that actually has a dynamic and diverse sound. Maybe the aim of this album is to invoke a feeling of low effort, minimal, sparse music? Anyway, it certainly succeeds in this aim. The "singing" is usually ignorable, but from time to time there will be a squeaky section, like the noise a small, excitable dog might make, almost painful to my ears. I actually felt drained listening to this; if I could give it zero stars I would, it's truly awful.

I felt like I was on a spiritual journey... to somewhere. It was nice place to visit, hope to go back soon

The reputation of this album precedes it for me. I've only ever heard people talk about FKA Twigs as though she is untouchable, but most of the tracks I've heard haven't really left the biggest impression on me. I liked it more than I thought I would, but struggle to have an emotional connection to the songs and was left kind of wishing she was a bit freakier lyrically to match the sound. It's kind of nostalgic to hear this kind of production after so long shout out to the single guy credited as "demon voice" on the first track. Really torn between 2.5 and 3 at the moment, it makes me feel nostalgic but at the same time I get the impression I'm going to forget these

it has a lot of playful production that sometimes evokes homogenic era bjork paired with very intimate and sexual themes done in a way that feels like a very emotional and ethereal experience

was thinking 3 because I like elements of this (e.g. the alarm at the end of "Lights On", the beat on "Numbers", the production on "Hours"), settled on 2 after I could barely recall a single song after three listens.

Downtempo electronic music, not my jam

would be 5/5 as the soundtrack to metroid prime

I found LP1 to be a frustrating experience. The album feels like one big chaotic mess, with very few redeeming qualities to hold onto. Between the erratic production, lacklustre lyrics, and vocals that just didn’t work for me, this was a difficult listen from start to finish. There are moments where the production shows glimmers of creativity. Tracks like “Two Weeks” and “Pendulum” have some intriguing textures and experimental beats that stand out. The use of layered sounds and offbeat rhythms hints at the artistic ambition behind the album. I can appreciate the effort to push boundaries and explore something unconventional. Unfortunately, the negatives outweigh the positives by a long shot. The biggest issue for me is the vocals. FKA twigs’ voice is breathy and delicate, but it ends up sounding more like a whisper that struggles to convey any real emotion or power. On tracks like “Closer” and “Give Up,” her delivery feels strained and grating, making it hard to connect with the music. Rather than drawing me in, her voice constantly pulled me out of the experience. The production, while occasionally interesting, is all over the place. There’s a lack of cohesion that makes the album feel disjointed and messy. Songs often feel overproduced, with so many layers competing for attention that it becomes overwhelming. Tracks like “Video Girl” and “Lights On” are prime examples of this. the beats are so chaotic that they drown out any potential emotional depth. The lyrics do absolutely nothing for me. They feel vague and unengaging, lacking the kind of sharpness or depth that could elevate the music. Lines like “When I trust you we can do it with the lights on” come off as cliché rather than meaningful. Across the album, the lyrics feel like an afterthought, leaving me searching for substance and coming up empty. i don't care for this album, it just doesn’t work for me on almost any level. The vocals are weak, the production is chaotic and unfocused, and the lyrics fail to connect. While there are brief moments of intrigue in the production, they’re not enough to save the album from feeling like an overproduced, messy experiment. For me, it’s a 2/5. Ambition alone isn’t enough, it has to be backed up by execution, and LP1 just doesn’t deliver.

Loved the sound design a looooot! First half really had me going. Second half I got tuckered out ooh so eepy sleepy, but probably skill issue. Will love to come back to it yay. strong 7?

I really hated math as a teenager. I remember thinking I was a person who could never be good at it cause my brain didn't work that way. I would do as little as possible in those classes just so I wouldn't have to think about it. In high school I would often sleep through my math class and do nothing if not absolutely needed. I have long hair and have always had long hair so it was easy for me to hide my earbuds listening to music. This was an album I constantly listened to at that time. Everytime I listened this I thought it was an album from the future made for future people. I thought 'wouldn't it be cool to be living in the future?' I had this exact thought process multiple times in that class until one day I realized my present is the future someone else envisioned. Someone in the 90s thought it'd be awesome to be a teen in the 2010s, and I thought it'd be cool to be a teen in the 2030s. I was so excited to be an adult in the 2020s.

A swirling, inspirational anthem of liberation and ode to self-actualization. FKA Twigs' stunning debut is dripping with intention and aesthetic. She executes life in a way of which most artists could only dream. One of the most formative albums of my young adulthood.

8/10 FKA Twigs establishes modern Pop and R&B on LP1 in ways we’re hearing more and more of even after a decade. Even though I prefer her work after this point, I still deeply respect LP1 as a sort of foundation for innovative and avant-garde Pop music in the internet age. Not only is she a great Pop and R&B songwriter, making these some very memorable songs by themselves, she fuses them with Deconstructed Club, IDM, Glitch, and Dupstep in an extremely fluid and organic way. There’s nothing that feels synthetic about Twigs’ music despite it so obviously being so futuristic. It’s super organic, and precisely crafted, of course with help from some of the best producers in the game right now (Arca, Sampha, Clams Casino and many more). Her voice is insanely hypnotic, I think that’s just an objective factor to everything she’s done but you can’t help but fall for these very psychedelic and ethereal vocal deliveries. An incredible start and she only gets better from here, I already know Eusexua will continue to deliver. Thank you women (+Robert Pattinson)!

Didn’t expect to like this as much as I did. Sonically the album is incredibly appealing.

I can see how this was influenced by sounds that I do like, Trip-Hop, for instance. But this isn't for me.

not really for me, but there are interesting things going on. video girl was good. very spooky.

R&B has never been my forte, but i guess this is more like artsy pop music, and it slaps.

A production masterclass. Interesting, layered, jagged and technically brilliant. I’m just not sure if the songs are actually any good.

2.75

I didn’t like this when I first put it in but it grew a bit on me and I found it was ok - I’m not going to listen to it again but there are far worse albums on here

Liked this one! I was familiar with a few of the songs before, but hadn’t heard the album in full. It’s a nice atmosphere, and her vocals are beautiful, but most of the songs were a little underdeveloped for me and not all super memorable. Still, makes sense that this was a big deal 10 years ago, can see it really influencing the alt r&b genre. From what I know, she developed her songwriting a lot more on her next album Magdalena. Overall enjoyable and could see coming back to it. Could see bumping up to a 4 with repeat listens

Ambient music, a little too sparse for me, but I wouldn't call it boring.

This is of a genre I usually enjoy, but there isn't enough variety here. It felt like one 40-minute song. I listened to this twice, and I think the issue has less to do with the musical arrangements and more with her voice. Ethereal falsetto is nice in small doses - just not for an entire album. The electronic mix was decent, though. I was reminded of The Range at times; so, I'll give it a 3 for evoking some of that energy.

This was a fun one. Kinda mesmerizing in a way. I felt like I entered a portal into her world. The entire album was very fluid, but each track was very distinct in its own way.

Not my fave

My college radio station used to play Two Weeks all the time, which is how I first heard of FKA Twigs. I really like that song as well as Video Girl and Give Up, which might be my favorite of them. Overall I think this is a beautiful record, even if I'm not often in the mood for it. The songs make me think of wandering in a desert until you're seeing mirages and questioning the reality of your entire life. The last time I hear this, I didn't know Arca, Devonté Hynes, or Sampha by name, but now I do. It was cool listening for their work this time around.

Solid, as good as Magdelena

Two Weeks is an all time top song for me. Love this album but Magdalene is probably my 5 start twigs album. Still on listing to this full album which I haven’t in a while it’s close to getting 5 stars and reminding me how exquisite FKA twigs. Pendulum and Video Girl are also amazing.

disorienting, in a good way - wobbly synths, vocals in different registers, minimalist arrangements with fast-shifting, interesting components

3 y ayudándole

I just don't get this. It's not *bad* -- it's just not even the slightest bit interesting. There's no real melody, no interesting musicality, no meaningful lyrics (at least, not that I could understand). It feels like someone playing with the musical equivalent of Photoshop. (Garage Band, I guess.)

The whole thing has a bit of a mopey feeling to it. 2.5

Not really my thing.

I guess I like ethereal voices over harder beats than this, eg Massive Attack or Evanescence.

Can’t get into it

3.4 1x reminds me of modern bjork but not as good

Lots of cool shit. Also a lot of space.

Probably my favourite album on here so far (although it is early days). Some interesting sound design, lyricism, FKA's singing is great to listen to, good variety across the album, and good vibes all round. Couple highlights, but there was stuff to enjoy on most tracks: - Pendulum's chugging flow and melodic sounds, with jazzy harmonies kept me captivated - Kicks' melodic build up to an eerie breakdown

bit of a snoozer for me Will I listen to again: 0%

Nice background music

Cool sound but not my vibe

i hated this. i tried to get through it but i physically could not. this is not the kind of music i like at all, and i don’t think it’s objectively bad, but i fucking hated it oh my god

That was an ecstasy-fuelled drug trip and you cannot tell me different. That said, I loved the high soprano, I loved the hard romance, I loved the mood. Do I remember much of it? No but I’ve got echoes of the emotions, just like some quality E.

No disrespect but this music wasn’t for me.

Avant-pop. Bien, sin más. De hecho, gracias a ella he conocido a Kwamie Liv, que me gusta mucho más.

Not really my thing. I’ve tried multiple times over the years. Not a must-listen.

Not a fan. It's very repetitive and there's not much variation in the songs. I don't like her vocals and the lyrics weird me out in some songs It's gets a 2 for its creativity and uniqueness. Plus she's willing to experiment which is always nice to see in music. I've heard worse on this list and I think it's unfair to group it with the albums I've given 1/5

What an original album from the 2010s. Not particularly surprising that it wasn’t more popular, as a consequence of its highly experimental nature, yet it fully deserved to be. Rather relaxing to listen to on replays. 10/10

The sound is minimal but still feels busy. Straight up laptop Fruity Loops. The vocals are emotional, but the music doesn’t always match that energy. Some of it clicks, some doesn’t.

My first impression was a feeling of being impressed by the production quality. However by the end I felt like the songwriting was not very memorable or dynamic. But it was certainly at least pleasant throughout, so I guess it’s closer to 3 than 2 for me

This album made me realise that I would like Björk's music a lot less if it wasn't for her very powerful and distinct voice

This was okay

First track: wow. Second: björky, third: neh.

Yas

Well, that was bloody excellent. Still sounds fresh even though it's now 10 years old. There's some cool threads of trip hop here and there, all wrapped up in luxurious electronic threads. Very cool.

One of those albums that takes several listens to fully appreciate. A vulnerable exploration of sexual power dynamics and insecurity.

2.25

The music itself was decent, the vocals were very hit or miss but at least it was unique in a good way.

fine but not for me

LP1 is certainly not for me. Apparently pretty big and pretty recent but had legit never heard of her or it until today, which means I'm old for sure. Too dreamy and weird, her voice is so high throughout it doesn't work for me, probably gets a 2 because it's not outright bad but I can't listen to this and like it.

This is an interesting album - didn't know it at all, not sure that I like it enough to go back to, but was a good listen. Reviews on the site suggest that the followup, Magdalene, is better than this, so will be giving that a try. I'd like an album that has this kind of ethereal, floaty music in places alongside something with a bit more oomph - it almost gets there on Two Weeks, but needs a bit more energy elsewhere to really grab me. Definitely gets a 3, but definitely no more.

Hmm.. not for me

This was a very interesting album. LP1 is a brazen debut that exudes confidence and talent. Although it’s not thematically groundbreaking, it conveys a clear atmospheric vision that brilliantly moves from unsettling disquiet to sexual desire. FKA infuses evocative electronica with R&B vocals. It’s sets a mood and stays coherently there. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to LP1 but I find hard to place its worth in music history yet or more precisely I found myself wondering if the editor has rushed when including it among the best albums in history. It’s good and intriguing, but how does it rank among the greatest albums of all time? Tough question. This release still feels tentative to me, exploratory for good and perhaps not so good. As promising as it is, also feels like a first chapter into a journey that requires polishing and, for us, perspective. Despite that reservation, I’m certainly looking forward to listening to the rest of FKA twigs’ output. For the time being, I’d give LP1 a 7/10.

Decent background music for a action movie sex scene.

smooth high-pitched vocals over more energetic electronic background music. Not bad but nothing spectacular for me.

Huge fan of early FKA Twigs stuff and whilst Magdalene is my absolute favourite and one of my favourite albums of all time, this is still incredible. Explosive creativity. Interesting.

Great stuff. I don't often listen to FKA twigs but when I do I love her. Feels really fresh and she's trying new stuff and what not. Some of it reminds me of early Grimes.

i liked magdalene, but tbh wasn't too crazy about it and haven't returned to it since I first listened to it year ago. I hope I like this album more because I lowkey wanna like her music, eusexua looking to be a good ass album based on those new singles she's been dropping. acra was heavily involved with this albums production ooohh. green flag im interested this is got that early 2010s electropop stank to it sometimes. definitely enjoyed it more than Magdalene

It’s fine.

FKA Twigs, as an artist is obviously not terrible. She has a nice voice and can sing, and the music also not "bad," but I mostly found this album very non-interesting. I don't feel it really pushes anything forward, and since it also isn't something appealing to me, I really can't justify giving it more than 2 stars. I may give it 2.5, but I don't think it fits with what I consider a 3.

J'aime vraiment beaucoup l'aspect expérimental de cet album, mais trop souvent je trouvais que les chansons manquaient un peu de mordant. J'aurais aimé un peu plus d'intensité pour aller avec cet aspect plus avant-gardiste. Reste que c'est un album très respectable. 7/10

Mostly not my kinda thing, but some of the weirder stuff was kinda cool, and some of the more trip hop oriented stuff was enjoyable.

3.8 - I actually thought I was going to hate this, but it was kinda portishead vibe. Surprised me

I respect this album, but I'm not really that into it. I don't think I'm going to hugely want to return to even the tracks I think are great. Fave Tracks: Lights On, Two Weeks, Numbers 3.7/5

I actually own this on Vinyl, great album by an extremely creative artist. I haven’t revisited this one in a while so it has some nostalgic value to it now which was unexpected.

I'm not sure who this is, but the first song sounds like something you might hear on a Bjork album, so I'll give it a go. This sounds pretty good. Not really something I would normally sit around listening to, but I couldn't see vibing this on a night drive through the city. I dig the music, for sure, so high marks on the production. I'm not sure how involved Twigs is in that process, but this is groovy. The vocals aren't super powerful, but it fits the vibe. I'll go 3 on this.

Sparse and skeletal, this post-modern first album by FKA Twigs reminds me of a female James Blake. Both attempt to thin out their songs and strip them down to their most essential elements. Chords and accompaniment are implied, sometimes to the point of non-existence. It's a 'musical' movement, but one that doesn't seem to have reached its proper balance, weighing too much on the gossamer end. "Closer" is my favorite here, as it seems like it has the proper balance of slim but not lacking. The sound is filled out a bit more and has elements of Sigur Rós' ethereal width and space. As a whole, the album is a bit too minimalist for me.

I went on a huge journey of feelings with this album. The first track, I'm just trying to suss out the lay of the land. What is this? Kind of weird. Pretty abstract. Second song, Lights On, I'm still trying to work out what I'm dealing with. Kind of sounding more r&b? The lyrics are talking about doing it with the lights on, so okay...it's like some kind of artsy slow jam? But it was the third track that brought the epiphany. I've heard this song before, but where? Oh, yes! That Burberry perfume commercial starring Adam Driver swimming with a horse. Who the hell could ever forget that!? I focus on the lyrics, which are both poetically hazy and straightforward in their mix of sex and drug imagery as she tries to convince someone to dump their girl and get with her instead. The next song, Hours, continues in this vein, with stripped down beats providing the backing for more sexual imagery. But like, a very specific type of sexual imagery. A drug-fueled sex fog to numb out in for "hours." It was at this point that I started to feel like I was in some kind of a horror movie, the part where you look around and notice a sinister element to everything surrounding you. The album continued with this theme for its entirety. I said before that I don't watch horror films. I don't need to seek out such material: my own anxiety and vivid imagination do a fine enough job for me. So I was getting a lot of imagery from this album and the imagery was mostly unsettling: a girl who passes out at a party then wakes up with a strange man on top of her, but she can't see his face in the black light. A porcelain doll that comes to life in the night. A drugged up succubus. A dissociating party girl. But also an angelic choir boy. There was extensive use of falsetto. The vocals were fragile, breathy, airy, like a chirping songbird or a trilling piccolo. Every yelp, moan, coo, and sigh in my ear painted a picture of feminine vulnerability and intimacy. It was sexy baby-voice layered over foreboding horror music. It was exploring the line between female vocalizations of pleasure and distress. For all its eerieness, it was produced well and was as intriguing as it was off-putting. It was distinctive and made me feel some type of way, after having heard several other albums here where I didn't have much to say about them, so I can appreciate the artistry in that. Having said all of that, I'm not sure what to rate this album. Probably a three or four on the basis of it being so different to other stuff I've heard and seeming to have a clear artistic vision. I'm actually curious if her later work is similar to this or if she branches out thematically and vocally.

Really could not get into this at all. Lack of melody, song structure, variation of sound. It just came of as vague. What is it? What type of music is it? I associate this sound with millennials and Gen z.

I quite like the weird and wonderful realms of pop but it has to be the right balance. This is slightly weird and different but not ridiculously so. It's a bit of an awkward middle ground. I found it a little boring and halfway through listening I think I worked out why. It's very minimal. There's not a lot going on at all in the background and there's only so far the lack of interesting music can take you. That's not to say it's all bad. The opener is mysterious and 'Lights On' is creepy with a sense of unease. 'Pendulum' is a lovely song, the vocal lines are catchy with some interesting music. 'Closer' is just the right level of weird with a heavenly, angelic sound and the last song 'Kicks' is quite trippy with the best vocals on the album. However, most of these tracks are like the bridges of dance songs. Breathy, glitchy, nice enough vocals, but nothing comes, there's no payoff, it just lingers there for the entire track. It never seems to quite get out of first gear and I wanted slightly more out of pretty much every song. I don't mind if it's lo-fi but it still needs to be interesting, and unfortunately, for quite a lot of this album, it isn't.

Favorite Track: Pendulum

Klár áhrif frá Adam Ant. Mjög Björkleg, Tricky Bristol sound í þessu og jújú þetta er alveg flott. Fannst platan samt helvíti leiðagjörn.

Mér fannst þetta bara fínt. Kate Bush með trip hop ívafi. 3,5.

Lover her. Very atmospheric. Twigs debut. Lovely soundscape to relax to. Most songs great vibes but not massively memorable.

Couldn't really get into this at the time it came out, and not on board after a relisten either

Some of it was a lot, but I respect what she’s trying to do here.

These aren't songs. Which is totally fine. But I think the hype was because it's weird and not because it's actually good.

10 years late to the party but I thought this was pretty class. A few songs blended into 1 which knocked a point off, but 80% of this was really really good. Reminded me of a poppier version of Purity Ring at times, strangely even Julia Holter at other times. Will definitely be back, already had it on a few times. 4.5

This reminded me a lot of the pared back bjork albums we've had, I'd wager FKA Twigs is a fan. Wasn't quite as good though. Sometimes it would come together quite nicely but i think albums without much change in pace need to be quite creative to keep it interesting and this felt a bit repetitive. Nice enough to listen to once but won't be back, 2.5 but more a 2.

I didn't get it. Loads of bells, and whistles, and bleeps, and I don't think she has a lot of range with her voice - everything ethereal and bland and loud. Simply just not for me.

Never heard of FKA twigs and really quite disliked it. Made me question whether I understood what music was and feel old and out of touch. "I used to be with it, then they changed what it was. Now what I'm with isn't it, and what it is seems weird and scary to me" comes to mind. I think generally I'm quite open minded when it comes to new stuff but this wasn't it

Such an underrated art-pop album. I feel like FKA Twigs has been flying under the radar for a while, so it is great to see this album on this list.

5/10 Too weird for me. Doesnt sound right for some reason but the lyrics are meaningful Favourite Song=Kicks Least Favourite Song=Video Girl

What the hell did i just listen too? Can be described as Bjork like but that doesn't make it good. Finished it so it gets a 2. Numbers was only interesting track

First listen. Ok.

This was interesting, exciting, something original that I hadn't heard before. Can't wait to give it another listen

Este disco lo pusieron por las nubes en su época y yo no terminé de pillarle la gracia. Ha pasado el tiempo lo he vuelto a escuchar y más de lo mismo. Música de fondo agradable.

it would've been a 4 or 5 if it wasn't just about sex

stupid name, bad album

Couldn't do it. It's like she's trying to be as abrasive and amelodic as possible, and has somewhat succeeded. It's not cool, it's not fun, it's dull.

I’m rating it high but kinda smashing in the comments. It’s a cool vibe, but I’m definitely not going to listen to it on my own. It’s interesting and a little experimental but not for me.

How do you quantify the ethereal and unexpected sound of FKA Twigs? This is the kind of album that purposefully subverts genre expectations. To call it experimental would betray it's listenability and beauty but to call it anything else would undersell it's playfulness. Twigs' vocal stylings on this album are less impressive than her next album MAGDALENE but it still manages to be a spirited album with a lot to love. This is nothing short of genius to me and I can't get enough of this style of music.

Love

I quite like two weeks which I already was familiar with. This album doesn't spark alot of joy for me, but it's interesting enough. Is it a 3 or a 4?

Another woman pop/ alternative singer. All sound alike.

very weird but i liked it

Wow, has it been 10 years already? A killer full-length debut from a unique talent. Not as good as the second, but still just a great album to put on late at night. Ethereal and beautiful and out of this world with super chill beats.

Interesting concept, I feel like she really captures a certain feeling. I didn't love the full sound, but some songs stood out. I would say a 4 for what she achieves but based on my personal enjoyment it's more of a 3/3.5

I didn't enjoy this at all. Does nothing for me.

Very modern and expensive sounding, and not my thing at all

Very good. Had seen her in a movie but had never given her music a listen.

Don't judge a book by its cover. But do judge an album by its cover. This one especially. Sounds exacly like you'd expect.

really interesting song production on these. I think the emotions on the entire album gets a little ambiguous to me at times, but I really like the overall style. Could definitely see myself revisiting this one!

2+

The concept of this robotic smooch music and its reverberating post-punk hall of mirrors appeals to me, but the tracks feel like sketches sung rather than tunes, and the sound alone is not beguiling enough to carry an LP. At times I heard a resemblance to Kate Bush; other times I wondered if this was what listening to an Enya album without the hit(s) would be like.

The last time I gave a shit about year-end "best-of" lists this album was consistently near the top. After providing quite a jarring soundtrack to a stormy drive around Indianapolis, I didn't want to listen to it again. Of course, I enjoyed it immensely today; stupid, really - I am quite fond of "Magdalene" (fool me once and I'll double down, motherfucker) so should have returned earlier. Modern in a way I usually don't tolerate but there are clearly tunes and talent buried within the sterile, claustrophobic production

This album feels very bland to me. Most of the songs sound the same, have the same content, and none of them pop out at me. It’s one of those albums I had to read the lyrics as I was listening to understand what the sing was about. I do appreciate the dark / sad tones and themes of the album. And the fact she is a good singer is one of the only redeeming qualities of this album.

I think this works and I liked it okay, but didn’t rate her lyrics. I’d like it as background music. Rating: 3

I had no idea what to expect from this. It bored me. I gave it a couple of chances. There was just nothing to latch on to. It was all a bit lacklustre somehow

Pretty cool but not something I would ever really listen to again. DKA Twigs starts to sound repetitive after like three songs.

I appreciate the production, but not something I would want to listen to regularly. 2.5/5

a little to much of the same sounds for me

Is the hardness of the sound the point? I don’t know, I find this soundscape very alienating and distancing. The breathy vocals mean this just feels very … light? Insubstantial? I don’t dislike this but I also couldn’t tell you a thing I like about it Interesting but impossible to get a handle on

Definitely unique.

first listen very interesting and not super cohesive

Interesting and seems well down, but it’s not for me. 2.5/5

Not my scene.

You can really hear how it influenced later 2010's and 2020's pop. Very interesting blend of electronica and alt pop. Does really fall off in the second half though. Doesn't really do enough to keep interest for me.

Delightfully weird! Singer has a pleasant voice. Not sure I would seek this out

And again: no

Definitely wrote this album off when I first heard it in my pretentious radio station days. It's a lot more interesting to listen to now. I thought of the weird electronic effects infused with the R&B aesthetics were there for the sake of being weird but they actually really elevate the songwriting. Pendulum is such a beautiful track with great panning effects giving the song a very titular feel, Lights on as well is very intimate. Two Weeks is a very obvious stand out single. Video Girl has amazing voice modulation. Numbers has a gut wrenching chorus lyrically. Closer almost feels like a church hymn from the future in terms of tone but has a beautiful love theme. There are just so many cool blends of choral tone manipulation, trap influenced R&B beats, eerie yet beautiful synth choices all over this thing.

Beautiful music that is NSFW

This is probably the best time for me to have gotten this album, because I've been listening to a ton of this psychedelic soul/alternative R&B. Frank Ocean, Miguel, Sza, etc, and this album fits in with that headspace. It's dreamy, it's poppy, it's ethereal. It's creative and unique, and it manages to be excellent background music while also being complex and poignant enough that one could sit in a dark room, close their eyes, and just concentrate on the music. 4 stars.

First time listening to this album really enjoyed it, reminded me a bit of a more modern portishead/massive attack, with the chilled out heavy base, added to my frequent rotation.

I like this album. I'm surprised it's over ten years old. Feels younger.

Zugegeben, dass war schon herausgefordernd. Gleich vorweg: Kicks, closer und two weeks sind meine absoluten Favoriten. Liegt auch daran, dass Melodien und Gesang erkennbar sind. Sehr schön. Ja, sonst brauchte ich schon sehr viel Geduld. Ich bin Björk gewöhnt, aber das ist noch einmal anders.

Very interesting sound.

not my style, didn't really enjoy

I do enjoy experimental pop but this one didn’t do much for me. It sounds similar to a lot of good alternative pop of the past 5 years so credit to it for coming out before it. It still was engaging tho Rating: 3.2

fuck man

Did everything I could to like this album but it just isn’t happening. People will repeat ad nauseum that listening music is ultimately a subjective exercise, but I honestly this the point of criticism is to situate any piece of art within its objective situation and contextualise its merits from that vantage. With that in mind, I’m lead to believe that FKA Twigs and the ensemble of producers she had at her disposal were pushing the boundaries of R&B. Incorporating washes of icy synths and soaring vocal effects, the album is at first really quite mesmerising. Additionally, though she is a far cry from the great wordsmiths of popular music, the almost painfully candid manner Twigs deals with the ubiquitous topics of love and heartbreak is occasionally appealing. But there are some objectively deficient aspects to FKA Twigs’ artistry which simply must be called out - though the delusionally ebullient music press would never do so for an artist of her profile, particularly in this genre. But let’s not pretend like this is some milestone of cultural greatness. At it’s best it is simple good, 5/10 atmospherics which couches its earnest pretense in the most obnoxious artifice. In other words, the production which aims at novelty does so aimlessly. I actually really like the other word of some producers on this album (namely, Arca), but the sonic exploration of the mixing desk feels completely clinical here. More novel nowadays would be a producer who opts to serve the song rather than shoehorn another obscure Bossa Nova sample pitch-shifted to sound like Alvin and the Chipmunks. What ultimately gets lost in this labyrinth of sounds are the contributions of Twigs herself. And by the end of this record I was lapsing into the most unforgivable of states when listening to a record - complete boredom. I rate the ambition but this record falls way short of the hype, and is so much less than the sum of its parts.

When FKA twigs hit the charts in 2014 with her trip-hop inspired, electronic R&B, she became a phenomenon with capital F. 10 years later, and everything still holds up extremely well. Includes my second favorite song titled 'Two Weeks'.

Pop has a tendency to age rather quickly. It's a genre closely tied with the present fashion. LP1 is now 10 years old (a lifetime in pop years) and it still holds up brilliantly. The production is stellar, FKA Twigs' vocals are hauntingly beautiful - but the most impressive thing is that if this was released tomorrow, it would still feel new and fresh.

Probablemente, uno de los mejores álbumes de R&B de los 2010's, el cual redefinió los límites del género y su mezcla con la electrónica, estableciendo nuevos cánones y bases para la construcción del pop basado en los sonidos descendientes de esta corriente de música afroamericana. FKA Twigs, a la vez, se posiciona con este trabajo como una de las figuras más interesantes de la escena estadounidense, manteniéndose hasta el día de hoy con un estatus respetado dentro de la industria. Sumamente recomendable, pero no de mi gusto personal.

# 318 : Can't Listen, don't like it, I'm not sure it inspired anyone, but if the music isn't good, I'm not sure I need to hear it before I die. I can't imagine getting hit by a bus and my last thought being, "But I never got to that album from FKA Twigs!".

Smooth, sexy and sad all at once. Pretty good!

Epitome of modern electronic production

Lights On // Two Weeks // Video Girl // Closer // Kicks // 3.5/5

Not terrible, but not my thing.

I truly believe that the apex of modern-day alternative rnb comes in the form of FKA Twigs' music. While she would go on to polish and round out her sound on future records, especially on her impeccable 2019 release 'MAGDALENE', this "rudimentary" release in her discography remains a stunning demonstration of pop, electronic, and rnb fusions 'till this day. With hints of some of The Weeknd's 'Trilogy' EPs and a mildly unsettling, yet ultimately troubled-romantic aesthetic not unlike some of Portishead's works, twigs manages to curate this hauntingly gorgeous piece that's parts experimental, yet undoubtedly still mass-appealing. You'll get stuttering electronic instrumentation and drums, gentle and breathy vocals, falsetto harmonies, ear-candy melodies, and intimate writing here - characteristics that may seem oversaturated now but this album proves that Twigs was (way) ahead of the curve when it came to refining some of these sounds. I'd say this record is best absorbed as a whole, with 40 minutes of consistently lulling music, but individual tracks like 'Two Weeks', 'Video Girl', and the closer 'Kicks' stand their ground as defiant ballad-bops within the genre. Honestly revisiting this thing, I forgot just how great of a debut album it is. I'd also argue that this record is one of the most influential in the genre - there really was no one doing it quite like FKA twigs nearing the mid-2010s. Also, this album cover rules.

sounds like a random persons soundclouf

Though this album has some similarities to Kelela’s “Take Me Apart”, I just didn’t feel this one. Even as background music while it worked, it was almost distracting. I try to give all albums, at least a second lesson before I judge them, but I could only get halfway through the second time before I had to move on. just not my thing.

Interesting album, overall I liked it

Eh, not for me. 2.2

I didn't get into this at all. Couldn't finish, but I feel bad with one star because I may have missed the bangers, but I don't feel like I will actually miss any of it.

I enjoyed this quite a bit. Was better with headphones, some parts made my ears feel all weird which was cool. 4/5

3.5

jesus christ, i hated everything about the production on this record, but the percussion that sounded like a malfunctioning washing machine on "Pendulum" was by far the worst single element. she seems to have a nice voice, tho.

The second half of the album is very good. I knew this had a lot of praise ad at 3 songs in I wondered why. But then by the next song everything started to come together. The strange sonic landscapes better matched the the songs and I became interested.

It's a production masterpiece. Is it enough to be on this list? I think not. 2.5/5.

This wasn't great, but I can see why some people may like it.

I enjoy the experimental nature and genre bending that Twigs brings to the table, but the rasp-singing can get grating after a while. I prefer her work in smaller doses, individual songs tend to blend together in a way that lessens their impact. Listened to: on a bus to Montreal. Favorite tracks: Video Girl, Kicks

FLA twigs is making some of the best RnB to come out in recent years and this debut landed with a bang with all the promise that she had shown with her earlier EPs. Not something I go to often but great to revisit after a while.

I think the artistry is there- deserving of a 4 star, but alas it doesn’t completely resonate with me.

Hm. Schwebt an mir vorbei. Bekomme ich nicht zu fassen.

This was a terrible album to add to this list. This has no significance whatsoever.

Vaihtoehtoisulottovuuskenaarioyksinäisyys tätä kuunnellessa... Ketään toista henkilöä ei olisi maanpäällä joka kuuntelisi mielellään tälläistä paskaa jos ei olisi 1001 kirjaa tehtyppä heh... POPPIA mutta ei lainkaan poppia täysin unpopular compositiot kappaleissa eihän tämä käy järkeen.. Genius....ei voi yhtä..

Like so many albums of the early 2010s, this feels as though it was going to decide the future of mainstream electronic music until one day, it just felt like a product of its time. I guess you could say that about most decades. Huh.

Frequently Kinda Awesome: twigs's production twirls, even when songs don't fully bloom.

I listened to this a bit when it came out. My youngest daughter really liked this. So much so that she named her cats Twigs. I do find it very creative and different. Not really my thing but I can appreciate it.

not my kinda