“AN explosion of laughter kicks off the Norwegian electro duo’s third album. It is a confident, welcoming beginning and the perfect introduction to opener Happy Up Here – one of the happiest, funkiest dance records ever. The duo say this album is their attempt to counter the dark mood of the recession but their optimism [...]
There’s a gorgeously indulgent quality to Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland’s third album. As if determined to shake off their simplistic yet lingering reputation as purveyors of pleasant musical wallpaper for clothes shops and TV soundbeds, the Norwegian duo have gone for broke this time around: plump, tactile synthesisers, viscid dance grooves and a crack [...]
Despite their wintry chill-out origins, Nordic keyboard pair Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland create smooth, sunny sounds perfect for roller-skating on rainbows. Read the full review by Barry Walters here
“it’s a fun and engaging record which sees Röyksopp make the most from their musical toolbox and collaborators. Sometimes an album lacks a stand-out track because it’s just not very good. In this case, it’s just tough to pick one out, as what Röyksopp have done is to craft – and it is crafted – [...]
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