album · March 11, 2016

All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend

AURORA

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AURORA's debut studio album blends synth-pop and art-pop with a raw vulnerability. The record established her unique artistic identity and distinctive vocal style.

• The album was recorded in various studios across Germany, Sweden, and Norway, with co-production from Odd Martin Skånes and Magnus Skylstad. It charted in several European countries, reaching number 20 on the UK Albums Chart. The song "Runaway" was featured in the trailer for the film adaptation of "The 5th Wave."
• The album's lead single, "Runaway," gained significant traction, while the title track, "All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend," became a fan favorite. The record was met with generally positive reviews, many highlighting its atmospheric production and AURORA's songwriting. Despite its 2016 release, the album continued to find new audiences through its use in various media.
• The album's cover art features a striking, minimalist portrait of AURORA, a visual motif that would come to define her early aesthetic. Collaborators on the album included Elof Loelv and Gary Go, contributing to its polished yet distinctive sound. AURORA's unique blend of childlike wonder and mature lyrical themes resonated widely, making this album a notable entry in the genre.

Aurora Aksnes is a Norwegian singer-songwriter from Bergen, known for her ethereal vocals and electropop sound. "All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend" was her debut studio album, released when she was still a teenager.