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Laufey Releases 'A Matter of Time,' Earning Strong Early Reviews

A first Aaron Dessner collaboration signals a broader palette featuring orchestral scope with Icelandic flourishes.

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A Matter Of Time - Album cover
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Overview

  • The third album arrived Aug. 22 via Vingolf Recordings/AWAL, led by the singles “Silver Lining” and “Tough Luck.”
  • Early reviews from major outlets praise its craft and a darker emotional register within her jazz-pop framework.
  • Laufey co-produced with Spencer Stewart, and Aaron Dessner joined her orbit for the first time.
  • She is credited as lead writer on every track and contributes piano, strings and other instrumentation alongside arranging duties.
  • Icelandic roots surface on “Forget‑Me‑Not,” which features the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and lyrics in her native language.