Philharmonics
is the debut studio album by the Danish singer-songwriter Agnes Obel, released in 2010.
For me this is one of the best debut albums of the decade - and it was
surprisingly successful as well. Her piano-dominated sound is clearly
influenced by classical music, especially Erik Satie. It is refined,
pure and calm, yet never even remotely boring. As one critic wrote:
"There's an elegant, slipping darkness that creeps in around the
corners, like something is being hidden in plain sight." Among the many
highlights are Riverside, Brother Sparrow, Just So, Beast, Philharmonics, and Close Watch.
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