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Laufey Releases 'A Matter of Time,' an Expansive Third Album

Reviews praise a bold, retro‑modern step forward in theme, production.

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Overview

  • The album arrived August 22 via Vingolf Recording and AWAL, marking the singer’s third full-length release.
  • Laufey co-produced with Spencer Stewart and Aaron Dessner, contributing piano, strings and other instrumentation across the record.
  • Critics highlight a cohesive narrative around time, limerence and modern dating, with stylistic turns from big-band swing to bossa nova and chamber pop.
  • Standout tracks frequently cited include “Clockwork,” “Lover Girl,” “Tough Luck,” “Forget‑Me‑Not,” and the climactic closer “Sabotage.”
  • “Forget‑Me‑Not” features Icelandic lyrics reflecting distance from home, while Dessner’s credited contributions include “Castle in Hollywood” and “A Cautionary Tale.”