Englabörn Explained

Englabörn
Type:studio
Artist:Jóhann Jóhannsson
Cover:Englabörn.jpg
Released:2002
Genre:Electronic, classical music
Label:Touch Music
Producer:Jóhann Jóhannsson
Chronology:Jóhann Jóhannsson
Next Title:Dís
Next Year:2004

Englabörn is the first full length studio album by Icelandic musician Jóhann Jóhannsson, released by Touch Music in 2002. Music included on Englabörn was composed for a play by Hávar Sigurjónsson and was played by string quartet, percussionists and Jóhansson himself on several instruments. The album consists of mostly short pieces combining classical, ambient and electronic influences.

Critical reception

The album received critical acclaim, gaining 8.9 rating from Pitchfork Media on initial review.

Personnel

Credits for Englabörn adapted from Allmusic.