This is the band’s third album released earlier this year. I first came to know of this band after buying their 2nd album on the fly then witnessing them live. They’re from Iceland and have this uncanny ability of sounding like they are from delta blues Mississippi. This is due to the amazing vocal talents of Jj Julius Son with his smooth smoky tone.
The two opening tracks, Brother Run Fast and Break My Baby, have that recurring delta vibe, and the third track, Alter Ego, has more of a Stones take on the blues. They have a very unique take on this old genre, mixing it with an indie pop sensibility that really works. Highlights for me are the already mentioned Alter Ego, and the groove laden Hey Gringo, but it’s the real soulful Into My Mothers Arms which wins it for me.
A very unique band worthy of your attention.
9/10 from The Grooveman.
