Reviews
"Closing track 'Jamelia' is the most ambitious of the lot, with an innocuous electronic backing that spins of into psychedelic synth whorls...", "The dark harmonies on 'Leave House' reveal a trace of Massive Attack-like trip-hop, while guest vocals from Born Ruffians singer Luke LaLonde on 'Jamelia' lend a dream-pop tinge to the album.", Ranked #18 in Mojo's "The 50 Best Albums Of 2010" -- "It achieved an utterly thrilling synthesis of the dreamily clattering electronica with which he made his reputation...", 4 stars out of 5 -- "Snaith's fifth album synthesizes free jazz horns, Tibetan percussion, fluttering flutes and acid basslines, and is his most beguiling release yet...", "SWIM provides a shining example of Dan Snaith's constant innovation and well-executed reinvention...delivering an exciting new chapter in Caribou's career.", "The shadowy electronics flow from the subdued funk opener 'Odessa' through the slow-motion 'Lalibela....Austere, chilling and beautiful.", "SWIM builds drama with fluttered flutes, processed strings, skronking saxophone, or a wheezing horn meandering over a defiant, ominous bass.", 4 stars out of 5 -- "SWIM comprises an organic, beautifully constructed 45 minutes or so of music, with its own sound-world and its own deep emotional logic."
