múm - Sing Along To Songs You Don't Know

Read my entire review at The Silent Ballet

Overall the recordings sound great - several tracks have unique outros or transitions that make this a really interesting and organic experience.  Listening to this band is always a look into a magical place like Santa's toy shop.  But again, múm have sort of imposed their own plateau upon themselves with their choice to appeal to the child within.  As if they feel like they have to play this music, it's hit or miss, (made more difficult with all the band member changes they've had over twelve years). I just find that certain bands, like the Notwist or the Flaming Lips, are more effective in their attempts to convert a sad joyfulness into the electronic-graced rock song, landing these Icelandic folks into a less-pronounced role as the subdued sibling.