Low Roar is the debut album by the
American-Icelandic musical project
Low Roar
Low Roar was an Icelandic post-rock/electronica project founded by the late American immigrant Ryan Karazija. Originally a solo act, the band later added Leifur Björnsson and Logi Guðmundsson.
History
After leading the California-based indie ...
, released on November 1, 2011, through Tonequake Records. "Help Me," the album's eighth track, was featured in the animated documentary film
Flee.
Music and style
''Low Roar'' can be described as a
post-rock,
ambient and
folk-rock album. The album is based on musician Ryan Karazija's move to Iceland, who was formerly of the indie rock band
Audrye Sessions, as well as the change and introversion of fall.
Recording and production
After moving from
Livermore, California
Livermore (formerly Livermorès, Livermore Ranch, and Nottingham) is a city in Alameda County, California. With a 2020 population of 87,955, Livermore is the most populous city in the Tri-Valley. It is located on the eastern edge of Californ ...
to
Reykjavík
Reykjavík ( ; ) is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxaflói bay. Its latitude is 64°08' N, making it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. With a po ...
, lead singer Ryan Karazija, formerly of the American indie rock band Audrye Sessions, chronicled the difficulty of acclimating to a foreign land, finding work, and supporting his family by writing a song each day.
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The album was recorded with nothing more than a laptop in Ryan's kitchen in Reykjavík, as a result of having a very low budget after moving to Iceland.[Icelandic airwaves](_blank)
Track listing
References
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2011 albums
Low Roar albums