From Iceland — Sálin hans Jóns míns: Undir þínum áhrifum

Published January 13, 2006

Sálin have seemingly discarded their usual forthrightness for a more scattered, loose approach, opting for a blander, more finely crafted style of guitar-pop than the catchy, hook-driven songs they’re known for. Only Blær seems to possess a hint of the energy one could once credit them for, and Svarið Er Já does contain some surprisingly muscular bass playing, but in the end, Undir Þínum Áhrifum is little more than the musical equivalent of one of those plastic dog turds you can buy at novelty gag stores: A very professionally made piece of crap.