No Mythologies to Follow

In an interview with Interview magazine, MØ was quoted saying, "I wrote all of the songs, and I'm attached to all of the songs. They all fit together, and I feel like they're telling a story. If I should name one that I think represents the album very nicely, then it's a song called "Pilgrim". It's very simple and strong in its message. Both production-wise and lyrically, it's very simple and minimalistic, but has some depth to it." The theme for the album is about being young, inexperienced, and being lost in this crazy society we live in these days. Further on the theme she extended, "When you're young and insecure, there's a lot of pressure to live up to these ideals, and it's impossible. It's hard to find your own way and navigate through. That's the theme of the album: to be young and searching." Her track "Pilgrim" was also featured in the Italian version of the advertisement of Armani's fragrance Acqua di Gioia. She noted that the song is wanting to escape the noise of society and just go somewhere private where you can listen to your own thoughts and figure out what you want to be. The track "Don't Wanna Dance" adheres to a collection of squelching synths and was released as a single in February 2014.{{cite web |last=Kaplan |first=Ilana |url=http://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/mo-no-mythologies-to-follow#_ |title=MØ SPICES IT UP|work=Interview|date=10 March 2014 |accessdate=28 August 2014}} MØ recorded the vocals for the album in her childhood bedroom.{{cite web |url=http://blog.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/2014/04/20/artist-interview-mo/ |title=Artist Interview: MØ |date=20 April 2014 |accessdate=10 September 2014 |publisher=Sony Entertainment |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140910200329/http://blog.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/2014/04/20/artist-interview-mo/ |archive-date=10 September 2014 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.nowtoronto.com/music/story.cfm?content=198171 |title=MØ at Wrongbar: Danish pop singer rocks like a punk star |date=26 May 2014 |accessdate=19 July 2014 |publisher=Now Toronto |last=Leconte |first=Julia |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140719082444/http://www.nowtoronto.com/music/story.cfm?content=198171 |archive-date=19 July 2014 }}

No Mythologies to Follow is an electro-pop album that blends elements of synth-pop, dance, Southern rap, and modern bass music. The album explores themes of youth and young adulthood, presenting a shift from MØ's earlier influences toward a more refined sound. With production primarily by Ronni Vindahl of the duo No Wav., the album features a diverse range of musical styles, reflecting the global nature of contemporary pop music. The result is a polished and cohesive collection that showcases MØ's evolving musical direction.

GQ stated that the track "Walk This Way" has "grand vocals" and fantastically produced "dynamic", funky guitar riffs.{{Cite web |url=http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/entertainment/articles/2014-08/15/the-gq-weekly-playlist |title=The GQ weekly playlist |access-date=28 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140823051737/http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/entertainment/articles/2014-08/15/the-gq-weekly-playlist |archive-date=23 August 2014 |url-status=dead }}

The lead single, "Don't Wanna Dance," was released on January 17, 2014,{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/kr/album/dont-wanna-dance-single/793778250 |title=Don't Wanna Dance - Single |website=Apple Music |date=17 January 2014 |access-date=5 May 2025 }}{{cite web |last=Rettig |first=James |url=https://www.stereogum.com/1645112/mo-dont-wanna-dance-video/news/ |title=MØ – “Don't Wanna Dance” Video |website=Stereogum |date=27 January 2014 |access-date=5 May 2025 }} and charted at No. 25 on the Danish Singles Chart.{{cite web |url=https://danishcharts.dk/showitem.asp?interpret=M%D8&titel=Don%27t+Wanna+Dance&cat=s |title=MØ – Don't Wanna Dance |website=Tracklisten |access-date=16 November 2022 }} The second single, "Walk This Way," was released on August 3, 2014,{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/dk/album/walk-this-way-ep/897386928 |title=Walk This Way – EP by MØ |publisher=iTunes Store (DK). Apple |access-date=23 August 2014}} and peaked at No. 33 on the Danish Singles Chart.{{cite web|url=https://danishcharts.dk/showitem.asp?interpret=M%D8&titel=Walk+This+Way&cat=s|title=MØ – Walk This Way|publisher=Tracklisten|access-date=5 May 2025}}

MØ recently announced the tenth anniversary reissue of No Mythologies to Follow, which includes new single "Fake Chanel".{{cite web|url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/mo-celebrates-the-tenth-anniversary-of-her-debut-album-with-deluxe-boxset-reissue|title=MØ celebrates the tenth anniversary of her debut album with deluxe reissue|website=The Line of Best Fit|last=Kelly|first=Tyler Damara|date=24 January 2024|access-date=21 February 2025}} This track, previously unreleased, was recorded during the original album sessions. The deluxe edition also features three other unreleased tracks, including "New Year's Eve" and her cover of the Spice Girls' "Say You'll Be There".{{cite web |last=Kelly|first=Tyler Damara|url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/mo-releases-brand-new-single-fake-chanel |title=MØ releases brand new single, "Fake Chanel" |website=The Line of Best Fit |date=26 January 2024 |access-date=5 May 2025 }}

{{Music ratings

| MC = 76/100{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/no-mythologies-to-follow/m |title=Reviews for No Mythologies to Follow by MØ |publisher=Metacritic |accessdate=14 March 2014}}

| rev1 = Clash

| rev1Score = 7/10{{cite web |last=Harper |first=Simon |url=http://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/mo-no-mythologies-to-follow |title=Mø – No Mythologies To Follow |work=Clash |date=6 March 2014 |accessdate=24 March 2014}}

| rev2 = Consequence

| rev2Score = B+{{cite web |last=Terry |first=Josh |url=https://consequence.net/2014/03/album-review-mo-no-mythologies-to-follow/ |title=Album Review: MØ – No Mythologies To Follow |work=Consequence of Sound |date=10 March 2014 |accessdate=18 March 2014}}

| rev3 = DIY

| rev3Score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web |last=Milton |first=Jamie |url=http://diymag.com/archive/mo-no-mythologies-to-follow/ |title=MØ – No Mythologies To Follow |work=DIY |date=6 March 2014 |accessdate=23 August 2014}}

| rev4 = Drowned in Sound

| rev4Score = 7/10{{cite web |last=Faller |first=Paul |url=http://www.drownedinsound.com/releases/18110/reviews/4147490 |title=MØ – No Mythologies to Follow |work=Drowned in Sound |date=6 March 2014 |accessdate=18 March 2014 |archive-date=13 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313022949/http://drownedinsound.com/releases/18110/reviews/4147490 |url-status=dead }}

| rev5 = The Guardian

| rev5Score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web |last=Jonze |first=Tim |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/mar/06/mo-no-mythologies-to-follow-review |title=Mø: No Mythologies to Follow review – Scandipop that mixes big tunes with leftfield sounds |work=The Guardian |date=6 March 2014 |accessdate=24 March 2014}}

| rev6 = The Independent

| rev6Score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web |last=Williams |first=Holly |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-reviews-elbow-m-dan-croll-ann-peebles-arve-henriksen-9176584.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220621/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-reviews-elbow-m-dan-croll-ann-peebles-arve-henriksen-9176584.html |archive-date=21 June 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Album reviews: Elbow, Mø, Dan Croll, Ann Peebles, Arve Henriksen |work=The Independent |date=9 March 2014 |accessdate=24 March 2014}}

| rev7 = The Line of Best Fit

| rev7Score = 8/10{{cite web |last=Day |first=Laurence |url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/reviews/albums/mo-no-mythologies-to-follow-147398 |title=MØ "No Mythologies To Follow" |website=The Line of Best Fit |date=5 March 2014 |accessdate=5 May 2025 }}

| rev8 = musicOMH

| rev8Score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web |last=Mainzer |first=Jordan |url=https://www.musicomh.com/reviews/albums/mo-mythologies-follow |title=MØ – No Mythologies To Follow |work=musicOMH |date=10 March 2014 |accessdate=18 March 2014}}

| rev9 = Paste

| rev9Score = 6.9/10{{cite web |last=Cosores |first=Phillip |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2014/03/mo-no-mythologies-to-follow-review.html |title=MØ: No Mythologies to Follow Review |work=Paste |date=11 March 2014 |accessdate=18 March 2014}}

| rev10 = Pitchfork

| rev10Score = 7.1/10{{cite web |last=Pagnani |first=Renato |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/19050-m-no-mythologies-to-follow/ |title=MØ: No Mythologies to Follow |work=Pitchfork |date=7 March 2014 |accessdate=18 March 2014}}

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According to the review aggregator Metacritic, No Mythologies to Follow received "generally favorable reviews" based on a weighted average score of 76 out of 100 from 19 critic scores.

Renato Pagnani of Pitchfork noted that No Mythologies to Follow marks a shift from MØ's earlier shock-rap influences toward a more mature electro-pop sound, which retains immediacy while exploring themes of young adulthood. He highlighted the album's blend of Scandinavian pop, Southern rap, and modern bass music as reflective of a generation shaped by global access to diverse musical styles. Pagnani also credited producer Ronni Vindahl—one-half of the production duo No Wav.—for shaping the album's eclectic sonic identity.

The Line of Best Fit noted that No Mythologies to Follow presents a polished mix of synth-pop and dance music, characterized by emotional expression and themes often centered around youth culture. The review recognized MØ's contribution to the Scandinavian pop scene and viewed the album as a strong debut that demonstrates her potential within the genre. Clash noted the singer's delivery as marked by spontaneity and emotional intensity, describing the album as characterized by an eccentric yet engaging tone. Consequence highlighted No Mythologies to Follow as a polished pop album that effectively balances sharpness with MØ's unique vocal presence.

All lyrics written by Karen Marie Ørsted; all music composed by Ørsted and Ronni Vindahl; all tracks produced by Vindahl; except where noted.

{{Track listing

| extra_column = Producer(s)

| headline = Standard edition

| total_length = 43:59

| title1 = Fire Rides

| writer1 = Karen Ørsted

| extra1 = Ronni Vindahl

| length1 = 3:27

| title2 = Maiden

| writer2 = Ørsted

| extra2 = Vindahl

| length2 = 3:45

| title3 = Never Wanna Know

| writer3 = Ørsted

| extra3 = Vindahl

| length3 = 4:13

| title4 = Red in the Grey

| writer4 = Ørsted

| extra4 = Vindahl

| length4 = 3:46

| title5 = Pilgrim

| writer5 = Ørsted

| extra5 = Vindahl

| length5 = 3:52

| title6 = Don't Wanna Dance

| writer6 = {{hlist|Ørsted|Vindahl}}

| extra6 = {{hlist|Vindahl|James Dring}}

| length6 = 3:15

| title7 = Waste of Time

| writer7 = Ørsted

| extra7 = Vindahl

| length7 = 3:35

| title8 = Dust Is Gone

| writer8 = Ørsted

| extra8 = Vindahl

| length8 = 3:49

| title9 = XXX 88

| note9 = featuring Diplo

| writer9 = {{hlist|Ørsted|Diplo}}

| extra9 = {{hlist|Vindahl|Diplo}}

| length9 = 3:41

| title10 = Walk This Way

| writer10 = Ørsted

| extra10 = Vindahl

| length10 = 3:42

| title11 = Slow Love

| writer11 = Ørsted

| extra11 = Vindahl

| length11 = 3:37

| title12 = Glass

| writer12 = {{hlist|Ørsted|Vindahl|August Fenger}}

| extra12 = Vindahl

| length12 = 3:16

}}

{{Track listing

| headline = Deluxe edition bonus tracks

| extra_column = Producer(s)

| total_length = 94:50

| title13 = No Mythologies to Follow

| writer13 = Ørsted

| extra13 = Vindahl

| length13 = 3:42

| title14 = Dummy Head

| writer14 = Ørsted

| extra14 = Vindahl

| length14 = 3:29

| title15 = The Sea

| writer15 = Ørsted

| extra15 = Vindahl

| length15 = 3:39

| title16 = Gone and Found

| writer16 = Ørsted

| extra16 = Vindahl

| length16 = 4:56

| title17 = Fire Rides

| writer17 = Ørsted

| extra17 = Ørsted

| note17 = Night Version

| length17 = 3:28

| title18 = Dust Is Gone

| writer18 = Ørsted

| extra18 = Ørsted

| note18 = Night Version

| length18 = 4:15

| title19 = Slow Love

| writer19 = Ørsted

| extra19 = Ørsted

| note19 = Night Version

| length19 = 4:14

| title20 = The Sea

| writer20 = Ørsted

| extra20 = Ørsted

| note20 = Night Version

| length20 = 3:54

| title21 = Album Track by Track

| note21 = video, iTunes Store only

| length21 = 19:40

}}

{{Track listing

| extra_column = Producer(s)

| headline = Digital deluxe edition reissue bonus tracks

| total_length = 101:35

| title21 = Pilgrim

| writer21 = Ørsted

| extra21 = {{hlist|Vindahl|Ørsted|Fenger}}

| note21 = MS MR Remix

| length21 = 2:53

| title22 = Say You'll Be There

| writer22 = {{hlist|Spice Girls|Jonathan Buck|Eliot Kennedy}}

| extra22 = {{hlist|Vindahl|Ørsted|Fenger}}

| length22 = 3:52

| title23 = Album Track by Track

| note23 = video on iTunes Store only

| length23 = 19:40

}}

{{Track listing

| extra_column = Producer(s)

| headline = 10th Anniversary deluxe tracks

| total_length = 105:09

| title13 = No Mythologies to Follow

| writer13 = Ørsted

| extra13 = Vindahl

| length13 = 3:42

| title14 = Dummy Head

| writer14 = Ørsted

| extra14 = Vindahl

| length14 = 3:29

| title15 = The Sea

| writer15 = Ørsted

| extra15 = Vindahl

| length15 = 3:39

| title16 = Gone and Found

| writer16 = Ørsted

| extra16 = Vindahl

| length16 = 4:56

| title17 = Say You'll Be There

| writer17 = {{hlist|Spice Girls|Buck|Kennedy}}

| extra17 = {{hlist|Vindahl|Ørsted|Fenger}}

| length17 = 3:52

| title18 = Fake Chanel

| writer18 = Ørsted

| extra18 = Vindahl

| length18 = 3:23

| title19 = Bad Luck

| writer19 = Ørsted

| extra19 = Vindahl

| length19 = 3:14

| title20 = Antihero

| writer20 = Ørsted

| extra20 = Vindahl

| length20 = 3:18

| title21 = Daydreams

| writer21 = Ørsted

| extra21 = Vindahl

| length21 = 4:08

| title22 = New Year's Eve

| writer22 = Ørsted

| extra22 = Vindahl

| length22 = 3:49

| title23 = Fire Rides

| writer23 = Ørsted

| extra23 = Ørsted

| note23 = Night Version

| length23 = 3:28

| title24 = Dust Is Gone

| writer24 = Ørsted

| extra24 = Ørsted

| note24 = Night Version

| length24 = 4:15

| title25 = Slow Love

| writer25 = Ørsted

| extra25 = Ørsted

| note25 = Night Version

| length25 = 4:14

| title26 = The Sea

| writer26 = Ørsted

| extra26 = Ørsted

| note26 = Night Version

| length26 = 3:54

| title27 = Pilgrim

| writer27 = Ørsted

| extra27 = {{hlist|Vindahl|Ørsted|Fenger}}

| note27 = MS MR Remix

| length27 = 2:53

}}

Credits adapted from the liner notes of No Mythologies to Follow.{{cite AV media notes |title=No Mythologies to Follow |type=LP liner notes |others=MØ |publisher=RCA Victor |year=2014 |id=888430289918}}

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• Signe Bergmann – artwork design
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• James Dring – production {{small|(track 6)}}
• Thomas Edinger – horn {{small|(track 9)}}
• August "ELOQ" Fenger – drums {{small|(track 4)}}; mixing, production {{small|(track 12)}}
• Peter Hammerton – mastering {{small|(tracks 16–19)}}
• Stuart Hawkes – mastering {{small|(tracks 6, 10)}}
• Jens Høll – additional photography
• Paul Logus – mastering {{small|(tracks 1–5, 7–9, 11–15, 20)}}
• Michael Patterson – mastering {{small|(tracks 1–5, 7–9, 11–15, 20)}}; mixing {{small|(tracks 1–5, 7–9, 11–20)}}
• Anders Schumann – mastering {{small|(track 12)}}
• Thomas Skou – additional photography
• Thomas Sønderup – photography
• Ronni Vindahl – executive production, mixing, production

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