IC B. (icberry)
Reviewed on 4/14/2018...
Much-anticipated second UK release from Stafraenn Hakon, following the success of "Skvettir Edik A Ref" (2003).
Though this is his second UK full-length, "I Astandi Rjpunnar" was actually recorded and self-released in Iceland before "Skvettir...", so this was originally his debut album in effect. Musically, the two albums inhabit the same territory - glacial, widescreen post-rock soundscapes, at once emotive, engaging and affecting - but if anything the music herein is more organic and mellow than on "Skvettir Edik A Ref".
Supporters of the first Stafraenn/Resonant release were numerous and widespread, including: The Wire, Comes With a Smile, SBN radio, XFM Dublin (who selected "Kofi" from "Skvettir..." as one of their favourite tracks of 2003), Brainwashed.com, Dusted (America) (who've selected SH as one of their 10 'Destined' artists to watch in 2004) - expect this release to elevate things to the next level.
(Bandcamp)
Samples: https://resonantrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/i-astandi-rjupunnar
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