Eskifjörður has the distinction of being the latest album to make any of our year-end lists; even now, it’s brand new. Recorded in the fjords of Iceland, the album investigates the line between environment and commerce. By contrasting the sounds of flowing water and ancient songs with those of hammer and steel, Jehanne creates talking points for his listeners; does progress in one area mean regress in another?
A Closer Listen, Richard Allen, 2014