Another beautiful album drifts through the speakers from Ólöf Arnalds; 'Palme' represents Ólöf´s fourth LP following 'Við og Við' (2007), 'Innundir Skinni' (2009) and 'Sudden Elevation' (2013).
Included on the album are Gunnar Örn Tynes (founder of múm) and once more by long-term musical foil, Skúli Sverrisson (who has also worked with Laurie Anderson, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Blonde Redhead).
As ever Ólöf's vocals have a unique style, so very much like Bjork, some people can tune into the voice and others can't.
Instrumentally the album moves from sparse to full band with ease and programmed electronics and the digital manipulation of some of the instrumental parts take the music to new boundaries for this artist.
The album was performed and recorded simultaneously which gives it a very 'alive' feel. Recorded over a six month period you do get a winter to spring feel abounding from the turntable.
Overall though Ólöf's distinctive vocal is the key. Sit back, relax and let it sweep over you.
Pete
8/11
Palme is released via One Little Indian Records on 29th September and her UK tour dates are below.
28-Sep Brighton Komedia Studio Bar TICKET LINK
29-Sep London OsloTICKET LINK
01-Oct Bristol The Louisiana TICKET LINK
02-Oct Manchester Cornerhouse TICKET LINK
03-Oct Liverpool Leaf TICKET LINK
04-Oct York Fibbers TICKET LINK
05-Oct Glasgow Mono TICKET LINK