Originally a string quartet, the group now also play kalimba, bells, xylophones and a host of other decidedly un-rock instruments, building short pieces that ebb and swell at a strange, powerful place between sophistication and innocence.  Full text...

Like many within Iceland's post-rock movement, these musicians have not quite mastered the ability to rein in some of their more excessive tendencies. But Kurr exceeds both the promise of Amiina's distinct instrumental premise and the musical and physical landscape from which the band originates.  Full text...

amiina’s debut album is a work of subtle beauty, but like that unprecedented end to a day that never happened, explore Kurr too deeply and only frustration will be your reward.  Full text...

This is a sorely disappointing album.  Full text...