jónsi // Go Do

Go Do is the EP release from Jónsi (he of Sigur Rós fame) preceding his debut full-length album, Go, due to be released on the 5th of April. Featuring 3 tracks from said album, this little offering can be seen to be a teaser of what’s to come, something to whet our appetites and whip us up into a frenzy. But does it work? In short, yes. And that’s because Mr. Birgisson has chosen 3 very different tracks to get us in the mood, and has given us all new songs to listen to, having left off the very wonderful Boy Lilikoi which was released as a free download through his website a couple of months ago. The obvious question that will be on lots of lips is 'does it sound like a Sigur Rós record?’ and the answer is, well, sort of. But that’s because of Jónsi’s very distinctive voice rather than anything else. The arrangements are glorious, but very different from anything that he’s produced with his band, due in part, no doubt, to collaborating with Nico Muhly rather than usual associates Amiina. This is an exceptionally joyous little EP and it really does leave you excited for the full album. What other treats will he have in store for us? Unfortunately we’ll just have to wait ‘til April to find out.

9/10 BBV