Juxa Valkeapaa- Siberian Summer

Artist: Juxa Valkeapaa
CD Title: Siberian Summer
Label: Testing Ground Records
Reviewer: Shaun Hamilton
Date: 4/5/04

Bringing to mind some of Sigur Ros' very first CD (before "Agaetis Byrjun" on an Iceland-only release), this CD is a very somber soundtrack with a very sparse atmosphere and very heavy effects and sound samples. This one, as opposed to some of the more relaxing music along those lines, is a bit more bizzare, yet totally inviting to those looking for a more cerebral trip in sound ala Coil's "Worship The Glitch" and it's minimalist tones. It's also just one track over 20 minutes long, so picking a favorite on this one would be kind of obvious haha, but overall this CD is great if you are in the right time and mindset for it.