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THE REVIEW
Recipe: take the sparkling pop of Björk, the eclectic dance of Gus Gus, and the evocative atmospheres of Sigur Ròs.
Add the extravagance of the latest Radiohead and mix it all with Tortoise-style interference.
Put in the blender, hit on, and enjoy the MùM.
That's two guys and two twin sisters from Iceland. The same Iceland whose music scene experienced a surge of creativity after the "pioneer" Björk embarked on a solo career, following her time with the Sugarcubes. And behind her, indeed, Gus Gus, Sigur Ròs, Emiliana Torrini, Quarashi...
Not least the MùM, who already boast two LPs and a couple of EPs, even though they are only now beginning to be appreciated on the continent. And more than ever now that "Finally We Are No One," the MùM confirm the approach already glimpsed in "Yesterday was Dramatic, Today is ok": minimalist electronics. Be careful, not minimal, because MùM will not surprise you with sounds sprung from some unusual electronic gadget, much less with imperceptible rhythms the product of icy drum machines or cold synthesizers.
They will surprise you with balance and with togetherness. With the perfect synthesis of dream and magic. Suggestive emotions will envelop you from the single "Green Grass of Tunnel," where a childlike voice will lay you down on a sound carpet and lead you into a harmony made of guitar arpeggios, xylophone, and piano.
The melancholic atmosphere of “We Have a Map of the Piano” will pamper you in an unreal and unexplored world. Enjoy the electronic expanse towards silence in “K/Half Noise,” before slipping into the expanded psychedelia of the 11 minutes of “The Land Between Solar Systems.”
And if you manage to find “Loksins erum við engin,” that is, the same LP sung in their mother tongue, don’t miss it; you will be amazed at how Icelandic, seemingly so hostile, can become a soothing lullaby.
Personally, I think they are "ahead" of the common concept of electronics. I certainly won’t be surprised if we hear more about them.
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The review praises Múm's album Finally We Are No One for its seamless blend of minimalist electronics with dreamlike and melancholic atmospheres. Drawing comparisons to iconic Icelandic artists like Björk and Sigur Rós, the album is noted for its perfect balance, evocative instrumentation, and emotional depth. The review highlights key tracks that showcase the band's unique sound and anticipates further recognition for the group.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
múm
múm are an Icelandic group associated in reviews with minimalist electronica, folktronica and indie-pop, known for delicate, whispery vocals and a mix of laptops, experimental sounds and acoustic instruments (often including accordion). Reviews mention the twin sisters Gyða and Kristín Anna Valtýsdóttir among the group’s voices, and describe the music as dreamy, fairytale-like and evocative of Icelandic landscapes.12 Reviews
Other reviews
By samterra
A beautiful postcard from the land of ice.
It almost seems to ask for permission, and I have unconsciously already given it free access to my emotional balances.
By foreveryoung
Poetic Mum! Delicate, ethereal, intangible, and above all fairytale-like.
When you listen to Mum for the first time you wonder: “But who’s singing? A woman, a child, an elf, the snow fairy, a shy alien wanting to befriend you?”
