Name: Classic Objects
Brand: Jenny Hval

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Bonus disc: No

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4AD0431LP

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Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Extended format: No

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-03-11

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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PIAS

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Standard:20

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191400043114

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

4AD0431CD

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191400043121

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

4AD0431LPE

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191400043107

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1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / blue

Artist

Jenny Hval

Genre GB

Electronic

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The influential 4AD label was started in 1980 by music enthusiasts Ivo Watts-Russell and Peter Kent with financial help from Beggars Banquet, whose record store chain the pair worked for. Originally called Axis, they released an initial series of four 7" singles before finding out that the name Axis was already being used by another label. They quickly came up with a new name, 4AD, inspired by typography on a flyer announcing their releases. Under Ivo Watts-Russell's guidance, drawing influence from other UK indie labels such as Beggars Banquet, Postcard Records and Factory, 4AD quickly established a unique identity thanks to both the cover designs of Vaughan Oliver/v23 and the label's unique numbering system.

In 1992, 4AD entered a highly publicized Stateside distribution deal with Warner Bros. Records, opening offices in New York headed up by Robin Hurley. The label was largely run from California for most of the decade after Ivo Watts-Russell moved to Los Angeles in the mid-90s. In November 1999 it was announced that Martin Mills had taken over as chairman and relocated its HQ to London.

Decoding their unique numbering system reveals various formats like mail-order only releases (4AD), LPs (CAD), MP3 downloads (EAD), posters (FAD), videos (VAD) and more. The numeric portion of their catalog numbers

Jenny Hval is a Norwegian singer, songwriter, guitarist and author. Born on 11 July 1980 in Oslo, Norway, she has established herself as an influential figure in the music industry. Her unique blend of experimental pop and avant-garde soundscapes has garnered critical acclaim worldwide.

Hval's music is often compared to artists such as *Julia Holter*, *Carla dal Forno*, and *Laurel Halo*. She explores themes of identity, sexuality, and feminism through her thought-provoking lyrics. Hval's mesmerizing vocals combined with her poetic storytelling create a captivating listening experience.

With a discography that spans over several albums, including collaborations with other talented musicians like *Susanne Sundfør* and *Oneohtrix Point Never*, Hval continues to push boundaries and challenge conventions within the music industry. Her innovative approach to songwriting sets her apart from her contemporaries.

Norwegian musician and novelist Jenny Hval releases her new album Classic Objects. Classic Objects is a map of places; past places, like the old empty Melbourne pubs Hval’s band used to play in, public places Hval missed throughout lockdown, imagined, future places, and impossible places where dreams, hallucinations, death and art can take you. It is interested in combining heavenly things and plain things.

Classic Objects is Hval’s version of a pop album. Every song has a verse and a chorus. There are interchangeable moments of complexity, interesting melodies throughout, and a feeling of elevation and clarity in the choruses. Heba Kadry mixed it to sound as though it’s played through “a stereo in a mysterious room.”

Classic Objects

Music GB

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