Album Review of
Mud

Written by Duane Verh
July 5, 2015 - 12:00am EDT
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There’s nothing one would call “uptempo”, either rhythmically or emotionally, on this Swedish band’s new offering.  But vocalist Natalie Johansson’s consistently compelling, often haunting, lyric readings over sparse, graceful instrumentation maintain an atmosphere seductive in its singular nature.  Standout tracks include “Everything Changes”, “Mama” and the title track.