Susanne Sundfør – The Brothel

Releasedate: 20-05-2011; Label: Grönland (rough trade)
By: Sabine van Gameren

Susanne Aartun Sundfør is a Norwegian singer-songwriter. She is the granddaughter of language researcher Kjell Aartun. She currently resides in Oslo. “The Brothel” is her second studio album.

With a beautiful voice Susanne Sundfør leads you through her new album “The Brothel”. Somewhere between IAMX and Björk Susanne Sundfør is home. Her music is different from what you usually hear. Ten tracks taking you off into a different world, far away from this and yet so close. With her voice Susanne Sundfør creates images and delivers emotions. The lyrics are very deep underneath your skin when listening to “The Brothel”. Like a fairy Susanne Sundfør sings through this album, taking you on a flight through the clouds with her. This album is absolutely brilliant and leaves you speechless for the first couple times listening. There is a whole lot to discover on her new album, so take your time with “The Brothel”. An interesting album far off mainstream and a one of a kind. Simply amazing. The songs are all in English. The dark cover shows crows flying through a light that seems the Northern lights, but it is only a lamp – or maybe not? Susanne Sundfør is a true album and definitely proves this with “The Brothel”. So go get it now and let her take you on a journey through art itself. Discover her world and enjoy. “The Brothel”, out now!

Tracklist: 01. The Brothel 02. Lilith 03. Black Widow 04. It’s All Gone Tomorrow 05. Knight Of Noir 06. Turkish Delight 07. As I Walked Out One Evening 08. O Master 09. Lullaby 10. Father Father

Links:
Susanne Sundfør MySpace
Susanne Sundfør Official