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Reykjavík, Iceland (1994 – present)
Sigur Rós is an icelandic post-rock band. The name is derived from the name of lead vocalist Jónsi Birgisson’s little sister Sigurrós. According to their website, it is pronounced “si-ur roas (as in roast).” They hail from the same creative and vibrant Icelandic music scene as múm and Amiina. They released their first ever foray into film-making with their tour documentary, Heima in late 2007.
Jón Þór (Jónsi) Birgisson, Georg Hólm and Ágúst Ævar Gunnarsson formed the group in Reykjavík, Iceland in August 1994. They soon won a record deal with a local record label, Smekkleysa (Bad Taste). In 1997, they released Von (Hope) and in 1998 a remix collection named Von Brigði. The name is Icelandic wordplay: Vonbrigði means “disappointment”, but Von brigði means “hope alteration”. (In English, the album is sometimes known by the alternative name “Recycle Bin”.)
International acclaim came with 1999’s Ágætis byrjun (“An alright start”) for which the band were joined by Kjartan Sveinsson. The album’s reputation slowly spread by word of mouth over the next two years. Soon many critics worldwide hailed it as one of the best albums of its time and the band was playing with Radiohead and other big names. Drummer Ágúst left the band after the recording of Ágætis Byrjun and was replaced by Orri Páll Dýrason.
Jón Þór (Jónsi) Birgisson, Georg Hólm and Ágúst Ævar Gunnarsson formed the group in Reykjavík, Iceland in August 1994. They soon won a record deal with a local record label, Smekkleysa (Bad Taste). In 1997, they released Von (Hope) and in 1998 a remix collection named Von Brigði. The name is Icelandic wordplay: Vonbrigði means “disappointment”, but Von brigði means “hope alteration”. (In English, the album is sometimes known by the alternative name “Recycle Bin”.)
International acclaim came with 1999’s Ágætis byrjun (“An alright start”) for which the band were joined by Kjartan Sveinsson. The album’s reputation slowly spread by word of mouth over the next two years. Soon many critics worldwide hailed it as one of the best albums of its time and the band was playing with Radiohead and other big names. Drummer Ágúst left the band after the recording of Ágætis Byrjun and was replaced by Orri Páll Dýrason.
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ProgresiveLanD wrote:
Discovered Post Rock was love at first sight
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envirosprite wrote:
Ethereal and gorgeous. I absolutely cannot wait until they go on tour again; if I had less willpower than I do I would probably just follow them around and live at their shows. But I suppose there is life to attend to...
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XAVeRY wrote:
come back to Warsaw.
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TehGreve wrote:
Takk Sigur Rós.
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skywake wrote:
why can't the shoutbox do newline characters!
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skywake wrote:
Its funny. I knew of this band in 2005-2006 and I distinctly remember seeing Von in shops back in 2003-2004 but being freaked out by the cover... but with all that I didn't actually sit down and listen to any of their stuff until 2007 when my friend gave me Takk for my birthday. I'll never ignore an artist again because of cover art! Ágætis byrjun is easily their best, Takk is good but it doesn't take any risks which is kinda the same with () I think. Með suð í eyrum is a welcome new direction but it doesn't feel like as much of an "album" as the others do... I might have lost interest in Takk now I hear it on TV more than anywhere else these days. Hoppípolla isn't anywhere near as fresh as it was when I first heard it and I always seem to associate it with movies. Its a shame. :(
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christiaan81 wrote:
awesome 'feel' this music gives
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creativityhurts wrote:
Takk for this music, indeed :)
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Dauhlap wrote:
esto me encanta
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moench90 wrote:
Takk for this music :)
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Outfield18 wrote:
Самые самые самые)))))
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june_evening wrote:
самые лучшие
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Dorian_Sinclair wrote:
( ) keeps being my fave. just amazing
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bageltopia wrote:
always makes me cry....and i'm a grown-ass man
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ProgresiveLanD wrote:
wow, check this song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD_8j1YaJd8
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1nnervision wrote:
After much listening, Takk is their best album. It's simply the most consistent. Ágætis has their best songs, but also has some awful songs I just can't get into. Takk is a smooth listen the entire way.
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wachenroder wrote:
ViolentSymphony: Kimtak Building is not completely exclusive to hipsters
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ViolentSymphony wrote:
Oh goody, some post-rock that isn't COMPLETELY exclusive to hipsters.
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ashkaa wrote:
najbardziej magiczne i cudowne dźwięki jakie dane mi było usłyszeć.
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imshycantyousee wrote:
beauty and delicacy.
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