Daniel Agust
Swallowed A Star

Daniel Agust - Swallowed A Star

Review by Mike Diver

...much like the more understated moments of Björk’s work to date – Vespertine for example – Agust’s quasi-classical work rarely sounds bloated; rarely does it layer strings where they’re unnecessary. Thus, we’re left with a record that skilfully employs violin and cello where it’s at its most beautiful; never does a song come across as an Embrace-authored ballad of utmost blandness...»