Knife

Originally released in 2001, the Knife's self-titled debut presents the Swedish synth-pop duo's eccentric sound, albeit in a formative state. Although it lacks the pop-savvy aesthetic of DEEP CUTS and goth gloom of SILENT SHOUT, THE KNIFE remains essential for fans of Olof Dreijer and Karin Dreijer Andersson's work, with the lilting opening track, "Neon," hinting at a musical kinship with Bjork, and "NY Hotel" foreshadowing the pair's atmospheric later material.