Anna von Hausswolff - Iconoclasts (2025)
“Iconoclasts” is a towering work of gothic grandeur: Anna von Hausswolff channels the power of the pipe organ, saxophones, strings and her own vocals into a sweeping narrative of breaking down idols and rebuilding the self. The album features guest appearances (notably Iggy Pop on “The Whole Woman” and Ethel Cain on “Aging Young Women”), bringing fresh textures and reach to her already rich palette. The production is expansive, allowing the music to breathe and shift—from intimate emotional sorrow to cathedral-sized sonic outbursts, creating a sense of both vulnerability and majesty. While the album’s length and density may demand patience, it rewards dedicated listening with layers of meaning, dramatic twists and emotional catharsis. In short, Iconoclasts stands as one of von Hausswolff’s most accessible yet ambitious albums—melding her experimental roots with a desire to reach both the heart and the vast corners of sound.
Genre: Neoclassical Darkwave
Country: Sweden
Final Verdict: 66% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 193th / 753
Highlight: Stardust
Made me think of:
Kate Bush
Swans
Chelsea Wolfe
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