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The second solo album from Icelandic singer Hafdis Huld introduces a bigger sound with catchy pop gems full of wit, melody and charm. Think Feist writing songs involving banjos, glitter and Dolly Parton and you're in the right fjord – beautifully arranged acoustic pop with ladles of charm and sparkle. However, whilst there’s a good helping of sugar and spice, it’s not necessarily all things nice. A greater maturity now pervades the song-writing with dark Icelandic edges to Hafdis’s lyrics that catch the listener off-guard and reveal both an impishly wicked streak and an ability to tackle such wide ranging topics as vampires, teenage angst, depression and the reasons why not to buy perfume from a £1 store. Hafdis has spent most of the past year touring in Europe and playing at some of the biggest festivals in the world. Her fan-base now includes residents of at least 30 countries and this new record should see her star rise considerably higher. Tracks; 1. Action May / 2. Oldest Friend / 3. Kongulo / 4. One of Those Things / 5. Boys and Perfume / 6. Synchronised Swimmers / 7. Daisy / 8. Time of My Life / 9. Homemade Lemonade / 10. I Almost Know A Criminal / 11. Robot Robot / 12. Vampires / 13. Winter Sun
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Sychronised Swimmers
This is for me a really enjoyable piece of 21st century pop. Two absolute stand out tracks; Action Man and Vampires sit between a very strong collection of lovingly prepared, lush, heart-warming and intelligently constructed acoustic tunes. Hafdis has an extraordinary d enticing voice, which is both crystal clear and extremely affecting. I listened to her on Radcliffe & Marconie's radio 2 show this summer where she sang a very beguiling live set where she charmed and entertained listeners effortlessly. Her sense of humour was infectious and it made for fantastic radio. If there's any justice, she should be a massive star, but before the world catches up, listen to this album and let this woman melt your heart
This is for me a really enjoyable piece of 21st century pop. Two absolute stand out tracks; Action Man and Vampires sit between a very strong collection of lovingly prepared, lush, heart-warming and intelligently constructed acoustic tunes. Hafdis has an extraordinary d enticing voice, which is both crystal clear and extremely affecting. I listened to her on Radcliffe & Marconie's radio 2 show this summer where she sang a very beguiling live set where she charmed and entertained listeners effortlessly. Her sense of humour was infectious and it made for fantastic radio. If there's any justice, she should be a massive star, but before the world catches up, listen to this album and let this woman melt your heart
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This is a great album.
A bit quirky (she's from Iceland, after all) and a bit brilliant.
'Vampires' is worth the admission price alone, and is a wonderfully understated goth/emo/steampunk/outsider anthem.
Buy!
And then buy anything by 'The Mummers'.
A bit quirky (she's from Iceland, after all) and a bit brilliant.
'Vampires' is worth the admission price alone, and is a wonderfully understated goth/emo/steampunk/outsider anthem.
Buy!
And then buy anything by 'The Mummers'.
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