Shaking The Habitual

The Knife returned in 2013 with a sprawling, confrontational work that abandoned their previous pop sensibilities. Instead of traditional tracks, the duo created a record that functions like a radical political manifesto.

The production utilizes industrial grit, glitchy techno rhythms, and dark ambient drones to create a claustrophobic feel. Because the music was recorded during a period of intense reinvention, the band rejected catchy hooks in favor of abstract, visceral, and challenging textures.