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Gummi, by Stafraenn Hakon (CD on Resonant)

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Format: CD
Label: Resonant
Price: £11.99
Catalogue number: RESCD023
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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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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)

 

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About the humble CD:

The CD is essentially a small portable face mirror which has an extra feature of being able to play music (through a thing known as a CD player). These CD's are a modern invention hence them being all shiny and digital. They can hold about 80 minutes of music and apparently are indestructible as you can smear jam on them and they still play (not as nourishing as toast mind you but when you're hungry.....). They sound crystal clear and are tiny convenient things. They lack the charm and warmth of their old analogue counterparts but their portability, convenience and ease of being duplicated make them a perfect thing of a thing for most folks. Jewel cases are the worst thing ever though and they really need to stop.

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