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FKA Twigs - Eusexua (Album Review)

Friday, 24 January 2025 Written by Katie Macbeth

The title of FKA Twigs’ new record requires some unpacking. Coined at a rave in Prague, ‘Eusexua’ is a neologism encapsulating the transcendent feeling of losing oneself entirely in the present moment. Whether it's channelling the ecstatic abandon of all-night dancing or the intoxicating intimacy of a deep connection, the accompanying collection captures that blissful state of oblivion. 

“Eusexua is a practice. Eusexua is a state of being. Eusexua is the pinnacle of human experience,” she has observed of the concept and the 11 tracks here duly celebrate the power of community and the transformative nature of shared experiences. 

The title track opens with a pulsing beat, mimicking the rhythm of a human heart, gradually evolving into an ethereal, airy techno anthem that sets the stage for a journey of self-discovery.

Throughout, Twigs grapples with articulating these huge ideas, with enigmatic lyrics underscoring the limitations of language. “King sized / I’m vertical sunrised,” she sings, drawing out every syllable into a hypnotic trance.

Girl Feels Good celebrates female joy and its positive impact on both individual and societal well-being. It expresses concern for men who are drawn to destructive paths, emphasising the need for positive influences, but at the same time it unabashedly encourages women to harness their power. “Turn your love up loud to keep the devil down,” Twigs sings in its powerful refrain.

Room of Fools unpicks our tendency to become consumed by desire, often ignoring the suffering around us. The track lures the listener in with the idea of the room, highlighting the appeal of dodging reality, while Twigs’ vocals recall Björk, layered over a heavy beat that invites movement. But there is a neat juxtaposition between the song’s sonics and its challenge to listeners to confront the consequences of their choices and the role they play in escapism.

Both Striptease and 24HR DOG delve into vulnerability, but using strikingly different perspectives. During the former Twigs embraces longing, its lyrics pulsing with confidence and the glitchy, vital instrumental enhancing a sense of agency. Conversely, the latter takes a darker turn into a more unsettling, primal display of submission, with a slow, introspective pace and meditative keys offering a moment of reflection. Its chorus is haunting — “I’m a dog for you / ah, ah, ah, ah,” Twigs states — and ventures into the complexities of desire and straying away from empowerment. 

With ethereal sounds washing over a deep sense of emotional honesty, ‘Eusexua’ invites us to explore our wants and needs, seeking openness and meaning in a world focused on fleeting pleasure. Ultimately, it wants us to embrace the beauty of the now while also striving for a more transcendent state of being.

FKA Twigs Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows:


Sat March 08 2025 - PRAGUE Forum Karlin (Czech Republic)
Tue March 11 2025 - BERLIN Uber Eats Music Hall (Germany)
Thu March 13 2025 - PARIS Zenith (France)
Sat March 15 2025 - BRUSSELS Les Halles De Schaerbeek (Belgium)
Tue March 18 2025 - MANCHESTER Aviva Studios
Fri March 21 2025 - LONDON Magazine
Sat March 22 2025 - LONDON Magazine 

Wed March 26 2025 - CHICAGO Illinois - Salt Shed Indoors (Shed) (USA)
Thu March 27 2025 - CHICAGO Illinois - Salt Shed Indoors (Shed) (USA)
Sun March 30 2025 - TORONTO Ontario - History (Canada)
Mon March 31 2025 - TORONTO Ontario - History (Canada)
Thu April 03 2025 - MASPETH New York - Knockdown Center (USA)
Fri April 04 2025 - MASPETH New York - Knockdown Center (USA)
Sat April 19 2025 - SAN FRANCISCO California - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (USA)

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