Krauka

Krauka bylur. This is some hard-edged, macho, Viking stuff. Using implements of destruction and pillage ranging from hide drums to shawms to jew’s harps to chainsaws and axes (actual axes – not guitars!), this Nordic trio hacks into the Scandinavian permafrost to dig up songs of battle and giants and drinking and dismemberment. Some of it is surprisingly tender; some of it is downright frightening. It all has a quirky, earthy appeal, with inventive uses of sound and healthy swigs of tongue-in-cheek humour. Pull up a comfortable seat on the mead bench and give it a listen. (PL) Dirty Linen