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.
