Description:	CD on Resonant
	Format:	CD
	Genre(s):	Experimental / Abstract
	Label:	Resonant
	Price:	£12.49
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Stafraenn Hakon A.K.A Olafur Josephsson has his fourth long player out on Resonant. 'Gummi' is more of that trademark Icelandic warmth that melts the snow. Acoustic elements fuse with gentle vocals and atmospheric electronics to create a cinematic album that will appeal to fans of Sigur Ros. CD only. (this is a total twinklefest!!- P x)

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What their label says...

Much-anticipated brand new full length from one of the leading lights of
Iceland's burgeoning alternative music scene, following 2004's
"Ventill/Poki" and the accompanying debut UK tour.
Stafraenn Hakon is the pseudonym of Olafur Josephsson, and "Gummi" is his
fourth album release for UK indie Resonant - the first two effectively
being full releases for his bedroom recordings.
While "Ventill/Poki" represented his first material recorded with a
supporting cast - a progression that was very evident in comparison to his
previous output - "Gummi" marks a further giant leap forward in every
respect.
Having established himself as a predominantly instrumental artist,
Josephsson will surprise many with the inclusion of six full vocal tracks
among the nine included here - featuring Birgir Hilmarsson
(Blindfold/Ampop) on five tracks and Efterklang's Casper Clausen on one,
alongside other guest musicians and collaborators.
While recognising the need to constantly evolve in order to maintain and
expand upon your audience, the key elements that have always marked out
Stafraenn Hakon from the crowded post-rock platform are still very much in
place; delicate, intricate instrumentation and atmospherics, building
slowly and organically, drawing in the listener.
Sure to be his biggest album to date, "Gummi" is housed in a full colour
CD wallet featuring stunning hand-drawn artwork

Tracklisting:
1           Jorn (8:30)
2           Sveta (5:46)
3           P-Refi (6:40)
4           Rjupa (5:34)
5           Hausi (7:57)
6           Kvef (10:05)
7           Purr Purr (4:49)
8           Glussi (4:31)
9           Veggur (9:05)