Sigur Rós
57,171,518 plays (1,080,986 listeners)
Reykjavík, Iceland (1994 – present)
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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Processador wrote:
lol
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DreamGirly69 wrote:
I just downloaded all Sigur R\u00f3s ringtones at http://tiny.cc/Hu5bc Hoppípolla is my favorite, love it!
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panfrances wrote:
i like ...sigur ros
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gEEEERa wrote:
"it is pronounced si-ur roas (as in roast)" LOL
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Jimmydeanfts wrote:
Love this. Beautiful music.
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RasPushok wrote:
WTF?! 57 171 518 прослушиваний (1 080 986 слушателей) it's like Madonna or U2.. such shi~
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Irryco wrote:
Nah, I wouldn't start with Takk. Ágætis byrjun is probably best to start with. But if you immediately want to go for the best, start with ( ).
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DanielChico wrote:
Favorite #EVER
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wachenroder wrote:
Super_Dustin: Takk
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amariea wrote:
This band changed my life [4]
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antonyfeek wrote:
This band changed my life [3] oh hell yes
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silentEviL_ wrote:
Я влюбился!
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Karppaky wrote:
takk
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Processador wrote:
v takk... or ágætis byrjun
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Super_Dustin wrote:
I'm going to start listening to this band. I've heard nothing by them..what is the first cd you recommend?
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neonXcore wrote:
This band changed my life [2]
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BleedThru wrote:
i don't think the kid in the picture is Sigurros
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wewillrise123 wrote:
A-FUCKING-MAZING
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wachenroder wrote:
sonicdruid: Cranes
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Laurelin wrote:
isn't the pic with little Sigurros just AMAZING??? ^^
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