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Kiasmos

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Second full-length release from the techno collaboration between Ólafur Arnalds and Bloodgroup's Janus Rasmussen

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7.2

Label
Erased Tapes
UK Release date
05/07/2024
US Release date
05/07/2024
  1. 8.0 |   Far Out

    This is the sound of a duo comfortable in their domain, exploring new textural combinations and, once again, flexing their rather large productional muscles
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  2. 8.0 |   musicOMH

    Predominantly quiet and unobtrusive it may be, but Ólafur Arnalds and Janus Rasmussen’s first album in a decade is utterly enchanting
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  3. 8.0 |   All Music

    Even though Kiasmos' music is heavily focused on rhythm, it doesn't always feel like its primary purpose is to make people dance. It can just as easily function as music for quiet reflection, nature exploration, travel, studying, or most other activities. II is their most distinctive, sophisticated, and emotionally rich work yet
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  4. 8.0 |   The Guardian

    The Icelandic-Faroese duo follow their 2014 cult debut with a second album of meticulous, majestic, simply beautiful electronic music
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  5. 7.0 |   The Irish Times

    All of the tracks connect with what Arnalds says is the duo’s signature sound: emotional rave, and the accompanying cathartic release that can occur during their live shows
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  6. 6.2 |   Spectrum Culture

    Kiasmos have plenty of talent, even if occasionally this record meanders into banality
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