GusGus

The Profile

GusGus is an Icelandic electronic music group formed in Reykjavík in 1995, known for blending house, techno, trip hop and pop-leaning vocals. They earned international attention with Polydistortion and This Is Normal, later exploring club-focused sounds on Attention and returning with acclaimed sets like Arabian Horse and Mexico.

Icelandic electronic music group from Reykjavík; active since 1995; genres include house, techno, electronic and trip hop; notable albums include Polydistortion (1997), This Is Normal (1999), Attention (2002), Arabian Horse (2011) and Mexico (2014).

A single review takes a hard line on Attention, contrasting it unfavorably with Polydistortion. The critic laments a move from ambient-driven grooves to techno/dance beats and misses the earlier lead vocals. Aside from a nod to Unnecessary’s intro and David, the album is called repetitive and unadventurous. Verdict: a rave-ready detour that lacks the creativity of earlier Icelandic-era work.