from the beginning til the end of marble house has the effect of some cold magic on me. but i can't say this for the rest that much.

This album was alot of fun to listen to. It's one of those "drive at night" type albums. I imagine I'll be listening to it a lot in the future.

Silent shout happens to be my favorite creepy electronic album. I use creepy very loosely because the extent of the creepiness emanates from a chilly, wet and wintry modulation technique. The sustained bass and driving syncopation drips off each note and colors Karin's unique, metallic vocals. This album is the kind of mellow energy I'd gladly stir into my tea.

Sometimes its coldness invigorates me, and sometimes it just... leaves me cold. Regardless of that though, the lyrics and craftsmanship are fantastic.

This album not reach me :(

I don't like the Fever Ray lps - there's too much of a Kate Bush homage going on for me. On the other hand, this album is the business if icy electronica with a sinister and creepy undertow is your bag.

Karin is a genius. See my Fever Ray comment for elaboration.

I slightly prefer her Fever Ray album. It's more cohesive and consistent. But From Off to On might be my favorite song from any of her albums. The two opening tracks, Na Na Na and Still Light are the other highlights of the album.

Can't say I enjoyed this. I think Fever Ray (2009) is a better effort. I got more from If I had a Heart than anything here.
There's one song I loved though - Na na na, but it's only about 2 and a half minutes long. The rest mostly dragged for me.

The Knife manage here to create their own distinct fantasy space (one which really IS fucking cold), but also musically dazzling (the synth solo on the title track is, for me, arresting!).

Only just picked this album up recently (last 4 months) and its an instant favourite .. its a mix of early 90's pop with modern day electronica, very easy to listen to