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The least promisingly-titled record of the fortnight is actually its best – by a considerable distance, too. Jóhann Jóhannsson is an Icelandic-born composer and musician – not a household name, and he probably won’t become one, unless scarcely-moving, heart-rendingly beautiful classical-ambient mood pieces come into fashion. Still, hopefully this five-track EP’s gorgeous glacial melt will find its way into one or two listener’s hearts. Tired of Sigur Ros’ coffee-table whalesong? The real Scandinavian deal is right here.