Jul 24th, 2008 · Teitur Lassen originates from the Faroe Islands in Scandinavia — which translates to Sheep Islands. But despite Teitur's quiet, sparse musical arrangements, it would be hard to call his sound at all sheepish. Teitur sings with such confidence and fervor on his third album, The Singer, that the effect is at times gripping. Songs such as "Guilt By Association," a story about an accidental murder, can be as thrilling with dramatic lines like "Run away, they are coming to get us now" as any film depiction. That isn't to say Teitur moves worlds with his words, but when he gets it right, his upfront vocals and bare instrumentation can certainly grab your attention.
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Jun 3rd, 2008 · Teitur is a musician from a tiny island near Sweden. His sound? Folky pop is delivered with a twist of melancholy. Music journalist Christian Bordal has a review of Teitur's new album, The Singer.
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Jun 3rd, 2008 · While Teitur's music hasn't reached many fans in the U.S., he's the Faroe Islands' most famous singer-songwriter. Music journalist Christian Bordal spoke with the singer about his music, his storytelling, and life growing up in the remote Scandinavian islands.
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Jan 9th, 2007 · Having paid his dues with 300-show years and a bad major-label deal, singer Teitur Lassen has finally gained some of the exposure his music warrants. Borrowing from folk, rock and pop influences, Teitur has released two fine albums of emotional balladry, built on a quiet but sturdy folk-pop framework.
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Oct 19th, 2006 · "Don't Want You To Wake Up" is almost stridently good-natured, with Teitur extolling the virtues of watching a lover sleep amid strummed acoustic guitars and subtly breezy strings. The track never accelerates beyond an agreeable amble, but it isn't about momentum anyway.
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