Amanda Bergman - embraced for a second as we die (2026)


I get what this record is aiming for, and I don’t doubt its sincerity, but it never quite pulls me in. Amanda Bergman’s voice has character and weight, and the mood is consistent, yet the album settles into a narrow emotional lane and stays there. I listen respectfully, not urgently. Nothing here is bad, but very little insists on being remembered once the record ends.

Pros

  1. Credible, grainy vocal presence – Her voice feels lived-in and honest, never glossy or fake.

  2. Cohesive atmosphere – The album holds a clear, somber tone from start to finish.

  3. Tasteful restraint – Arrangements avoid indie-folk clichés and overproduction.

Cons

  1. Flat dynamics – Emotional temperature barely shifts; the album doesn’t build or break.

  2. Low replay pull – Songs blur together, with few moments demanding a return.

  3. Too safe overall – No real risk, rupture, or standout track to elevate the whole





Genre: Indie Pop
Country: Sweden

Final Verdict: 60% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 60th / 71

Highlight: mexico


Made me think of:
Sharon Van Etten
Ane Brun
Phoebe Bridgers

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