I just recently got a copy of Takk, and I absolutely love it. I have to admit to knowing basically nothing about Sigur Ros, but I see that there are several other albums out there. Could anyone recommend any of them in particular? (Hopefully I'm not the only Sigur Ros admirer on the org! )

Do not worry, you are NOT alone.

If you are enjoying Takk, I think you are safe to get any of their other releases. I prefer "()" to "Agaetis Byrjun" personally, but I think I may be in the minority on that sentiment.

Also, ig you can find the set below, I HIGHLY recommend it. I honestly haven't listened to the CD a lot, but it's good to have for the 3 videos on the DVD. They are just stunning...

i don't think you can go wrong with anything you find by sigur ros. there's a live disc that i don't have by them and i probably won't get because i'm not a HUGE fan of live recordings, but i'm sure even that is a very pleasant listen.

Everything.

;-)Their albums "Agaetis Byrjun" and "()" are both fantastic...
and try to get hold of their video collection on DVD single- the videos add another element to the music.

"VON" is an early and impressive (although quite dark) work with quite a surreal otherwordly cover. It has been quite expensive in the past but seems to be more readily avaiable now. Several of their live recordings are fabulous but I especially love The Icelandic Opera House in July, 1999. (There are some from that venue on different dates but the July show is superb imho). A few weeks ago BananaCologne had a link to their new video. I'll seek it out and post it here. It is very amazing.

Here is part of 'Nana's post from last month ~~~~~

The new album 'Takk' from Sigur Rós is available now on CD, special edition CD and digital download. The special edition has a 16 page, embossed booklet featuring exclusive artwork and a die-cut inner wallet for the CD.

New album-specific website here. To see a high quality version of the Glósóli video click here. (requires QuickTime).

Sublime...


REVIEWS:

"Fantastic - 5/5 - Album of the Month."
- Observer Music Monthly

"Their masterpiece…every note of it gleaming with wonder."
- NME

"Perhaps Sigur Ros's most magical work yet. It'll make your spirits soar in a way you'd probably forgotten music can."
- Time Out

"Out of this world. There are muscular songs and exhilarating chord changes in abundance, an almost faultless ratio of the familiar to the bizarre."
- Word

"A thing of supple, muscular beauty."
- Q

"A work of immense creativity that soundtracks emotions we didn’t know we had..."
- The Fly

"Their most intense and powerful work to date."
- Mojo

"Sigur Ros have produced what is possibly their most complete work to date. A masterpiece."
- DJ



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Thanks for all the info, I'll hit the 'net and get some of this stuff on order.


edit: OK, I ordered (), Von, and Agaetis Byrjun. Hmm, does anyone have this "Screaming Masterpiece: 1000 years of Icelandic Music" CD? Better yet, has anyone seen the film? Review, please!

http://www.amazon.com/exe...ce&s=music
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Anxiety said:

Yeah, get it all.

Try this link for the Glosoli video ~ it didn't transfer on the above post. Hope it works for you because it's amazing.
http://www.emichrysalis.c...default=no
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