I remember someone recommending a group called "Mum" to me in Mid-2002: an Icelandic band that was fast becoming the "cool to like" musical interest of that particular week. I had a listen to their (then) latest album called "Finally we are no-one" - and to be honest, it really did nothing for me either way. The moment passed and all forgot.

Now Mum are back with their second album on Fat Cat records, and their third studio album to date "Summer Make Good"... and like a child not repremanded for biting, the behavior has deteriorated. "Experimental" is a term I would use for something that is original and quirky, however, it wears a little thin if others have been trying the same thing, earlier. And with more pleasing results.

Kristmn Anna Valt}sdsttir's vocals are, as always, child-like and spooky, and become repetitious and dull as each track introduces the vocals after what seems to be half the song. The music is vague and art-house, relying heavily on unusual noise and glitches; think a 2nd grader performing Portishead songs to the music of a kitchen sink.

It's not that the whole album is bad though - in fact, some of the instrumental arrangements are somewhat interesting, and work well. There's simply no variety in the song structure, no highlights, and a distinct c-grade independent film soundtrack's need to be different that makes it difficult to relate to.

For some, "Summer Make Good" will be their cup of tea, of that I'm sure. Those wanting to zone out may find it soothing and down-beat enough to relax them, while others will wonder if their player has been left on "repeat" for the last 47 minutes featuring some electronic dribble passing itself off as "playful modern sounds".

Personally, I'm going to figure out who it was who recommended Mum to me, and slap them on the back of the head - again.