Royksopp

The increased use of vocals may surprise fans of their stunning debut, Melody AM, but the songwriting talent still shines forth, and the sheer joy of catchy tunes like "49 Percent" (just try not to sing along) and "Alpha Male" (destined to be a set-opener for all eternity) cannot be denied. Norway clearly remains the place to watch for rich yet playful electronica.

On Royksopp's second album, the Norwegian electropop duo delivers twelve songs of
downbeat paranoia, by turns frantic and tired, jittery and soothing. Hailing from the land of
the midnight sun, far north of the Arctic Circle, the two know something about days and
nights that last forever, breeding mania and depression in equal measure. The leadoff
track, "Triumphant," begins with a simple piano line before swelling to a creepy... More >