ALBUM REVIEW: Wounded Rhymes.

Swedish songstress Lykke Li's sophomore effort,

Wounded Rhymes, was released today in the US

(yesterday in the UK, tomorrow for Sweden),

and it's about time for the review of the album.

Lykke Li's best known for her buzz single in 2008, "Little Bit,"

and her addition to the Twilight: New Moon soundtrack with "Possibility."

Read my review below; you don't wanna miss out!

"Youth Knows No Pain"- A

The drums, the synths, the sultry vocals. REPEAT.

"I Follow Rivers"- A+

I've already reviewed this on my blog,

but since I'm still in love with it, and since

it's pure perfection, it deserves a perfect grade. Bravo, bitch.

"Love Out Of Lust"- A+

I absolutely adore how lonely her voice sounds

with the bass drums in the verses,

and when the chorus picks up, it sends me into euphoria.

"Unrequited Love"- B+

One of the most calm songs on the album,

it will probably find it's place on many bedtime playlists.

"Get Some"- B

When you go from the last song to this,

it's a totally different sound. It's

the loudest and sexiest song on the record,

and even though it's not the best,

it surely won't disappoint.

"Rich Kids Blues"- B+

The beat seems like you are attending an Indian tribal concert,

and the vocal production is rockin'. The synths are great, too.

"Sadness Is A Blessing"- B-

If she wasn't singing the song,

it would seem to fit into something

Adele would sing. It's not bad,

it's just different.

"I Know Places"- B+

The longest track of this project,

Lykke Li seems to soar over grassy plains with her

calming vocals. It wouldn't be out of place

on the soundtracks of 127 Hours or Where The Wild Things Are.

"Jerome"- A-

The bass is back on this song,

as well as some handclaps and some type of wood instrument.

Her echoing voice rises above the production,

however, and lets you know how she feels how about this guy.

Great overall.

"Silent My Song"- A

Excellent. Period.

I never wanted this album to end.

OVERALL GRADE: A