Jenny Hval - Iris Silver Mist (2025)


Iris Silver Mist is a sensory-rich exploration of memory, identity, and transformation. Inspired by a fragrance of the same name, Jenny Hval crafts an album that blurs the lines between sound and scent, presence and absence. Tracks like "To Be a Rose" and "The Artist Is Absent" showcase her ability to weave poetic lyrics with experimental soundscapes, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. Critics have praised the album's immersive quality and its delicate balance of vulnerability and innovation. While some listeners may find its abstract nature challenging, Iris Silver Mist offers a profound and evocative listening experience for those willing to engage deeply.





Genre: Art Pop
Country: Norway

Final Verdict: 61% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 266th / 359

Highlight: To be a rose


Made me think of:
Julia Holter
Kate NV
Agnes Obel


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