Blog: The Mix Tape

Dealing in the eccentric pop sensibilities of groups like Peter Bjorn and John and Stars, Miike Snow combines seemingly disparate parts into something coherent and inherently likeable. Tracks like "Animal" and "Song for No One" demand recognizance immediately, but having been built on a mixing up of styles with perpetually changing vocal textures and effects the record stays interesting throughout. Miike Snow takes the chances their most famous collaborators won't (or can't). The results may not always be pure pop bliss, but repeated listens continue to disclose new nuance. 7.3 [...]