Reviews for All Over The Face (2008/2009)

"It's simple, All Over The Face is a superb album. Each song is better then the other and the overall album is original and fresh. The songwriting is well calculated and power full, also when the band is on it's calm notes. This is amazing album, full of contrasts, turbulent desperation, scorch and beauty. State-of-the-art and almost perfect."
4,5 / 5
Jóhann Ágúst Jóhannsson / Morgunblaðið

"All Over The Face settles Skakkamanage as one of Iceland most enjoyable bands."
Rjominn.is

Reviews for Lab of Love (2006)

"Splendid album, full of excellent songs. The raw recordings, where different instruments have been mixed together in an experimental way, gives the album an unexpected and yet fresh quality. A pure treasure."
4,5 / 5
Hoskuldur / Bladid Newspaper

"Lab of Love is simply an excellent album which the band can be very proud of."
4 / 5
Arnar Eggert Thoroddsen / Morgunbladid Newspaper

"… all of my highlights this year came from Icelandic bands of friends and neighbors … A few examples: Skakkamanage, originally a naïve-pop trio, now a bigger band with a better grip ..."
David Frickle / Rolling Stone Magazine

"Probably one of the most interesting Icelandic albums this year.
P.H. / Grapevine Magazine

"Skakkamanage are much more than meets the eye ... Great melodies and clever lyrics. Some of their songs are among the best popsongs that have been heard on an Icelandic album for a long time."
Arni Matthiasson / Morgunbladid Newspaper

"Brilliant indie-pop which is at the same time careless, beautiful and sometimes very rock and roll."
Steinthor Helgi Arnsteinsson, Frettabladid Newspaper

"A truly laid-back and entertaining album which warmes both heart and ears, This album is for everyone."
Andrea Jonsdottir / Ras 2, National Radio

"Great cheerful pop tunes among more melancholic melodies makes one fun album. Bravo!"
Agúst Bogason, Reykjavík Magazine

"Probably the best Icelandic cute-rock that has been released. No artificiality - just genuine, good stuff. Check out Lab of Love."
Mani / X-Fm977

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