In 2009, Hukkelberg released "Blood from a Stone". This album's guitar-heavy sound was a departure from the jazzy pop of her first two releases, recalling 80s alt-rock bands like The Pixies and Bettie Serveert as well as PJ Harvey. Although many reviews deplored the album's more straightforward approach, Pitchfork approved of the record as "a singer's album, highlighting Hukkelberg's voice above all else." The singer was nominated as a Female Artist for a Spellemannprisen in 2009 for "Blood from a Stone". She also contributed vocals to Motorpsycho's 2009 album "Heavy Metal Fruit".