FKA twigs – Magdalene

Review

Take a stroll through "MAGDALENE," the 2019 gem from FKA twigs, and you'll find yourself in the pulse of raw, urban elegance. This album marks a bold pivot from her earlier work like "LP1" and "M3LL155X", cutting deeper into the streets of her soul. Twigs delivers an evocative mix of electronic art pop, seamlessly stitching together modern dance, R&B, soul, and avant-garde vibes. It's a soundscape as diverse as the city itself, drawing you into her world of heartbreak, survival, and self-discovery after her high-profile breakup with actor Robert Pattinson.

The narrative of "MAGDALENE" grounds itself in the story of Mary Magdalene, a historical figure often shrouded in societal misconceptions. Twigs finds a powerful kinship in Magdalene's resilience, reflecting on how women are pushed into molds by society's relentless hands. With sublime production from heavyweights like Nicolás Jaar, Skrillex, and Benny Blanco, the album's tracks like "Sad Day" and "Fallen Alien" unfold like cinematic vignettes, building from stripped-down piano to echo through the streets with a sense of delicate yet profound reconstruction. It's no wonder critics heaped praise on this album—twigs' voice is both a whisper and a roar, offering a visceral, raw journey that's as intimate as it is universal. - Sable