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intereact!Sigur Rós
Retail Price (not our price): $13.98
Release Date: 2001-05-22
Manufacturer: Play It Again Sam
Format: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Track List
Now here, for your listening pleasure, the tracks...
| Disc 1 |
Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
1) Amazon.com
Reykjavík-based noise quartet Sigur Rós are the biggest band in their native Iceland, which should say much, much more about the collective insanity of that earthquake-ridden, blizzard-beaten crag of an island than anything to do with Sigur Rós's sound. But in their music, Sigur Rós reflect all the breathtaking glory of the Icelandic wastes--a fairy-tale explosion of unhinged elemental majesty that's finally crystallized here, their debut European release. Poised somewhere between the haunting soundscapes of Labradford and the lilting Celtic falsetto of Enya, Agaetis Byrjun is a truly breathtaking listen. Frontman Jon Por Birgisson sings in a language that Sigur Rós dub "Hopelandic"--an otherworldly mutation of Icelandic, sung in the falsetto cadence of angels; similarly, he plays his guitar with a violin bow, opening the floodgates for brilliant waves of feedback. And while it's the opening "Svefn-G-Englar" that's Sigur Rós' moment to date, there's far more that they have to offer; listen to the pomp and flourish of a full orchestra on "Flugufrelsarinn," or the awe-inspiring near-religious mantra of "Ny Batteri." --Amazon.co.uk2) Album Description
UK version of the Icelandic experimental/alternative act's international debut (their third album overall). Originally released in 1999, 'Agaetis Bryjun' is multi-platinum in their homeland. Includes the singles, 'Svefn-G-Englar' and 'Ny Batteri'. Single disc packaged in a very cool envelope style digipak. 2000 release.3) Album Description
UK version of the Icelandic experimental/alternative act's international debut (their third album overall). Originally released in 1999, 'Agaetis Bryjun' is multi-platinum in their homeland. Includes the singles, 'Svefn-G-Englar' and 'Ny Batteri'. A brilliant record packaged in a digipak.
Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5
1) Unknown Pleasure [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This isn't the type of music many people will understand, enjoy, or consider to even be "real music." It's not a cd you can just play and enjoy. You have to let the music sink in deep to appreciate. But if you sit there one day with the album trying to let it sink in you're missing the point. You have to be one with the music.When you're at a point in your life where nothing is going as you've planned and you don't know what to do listen this album. Listen to Sea Change by Beck. Listen to Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division. Listen to this album again.Then everything will make sense.2) Heavenly, perfect. [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Most brilliant record from Sigur Rós. Dreamy, beautifully layered and groundbreaking. Jónsi's guitar and vocals like angels and ghosts; start with "Svefn-g-englar" and close your eyes...3) Staralfur [Rating: 5 out of 5]
When my counselor at camp played me the song Staralfur, I knew that I needed this CD. I loved Sigur Ros, because they are a very good Icelandic band, and I like foreign language songs, even if I don't know what they're saying. Ágætis Byrjun is a wonderful album, but Staralfur is definitely the key track, to me. Overall, this album is really great. It's a must!!4) Original, tedious, pointless [Rating: 2 out of 5]
Ok, they have an original sound. The lead male singer sings like a female ingenue - which is good as he does a good job of getting the maximum emotional value out of the Icelandic/nonsense lyrics (which serve as a blank slate that you can superimpose any meaning on - which isn't a bad idea, either). A few of these songs do evoke the barren Icelandic landsscape that has plenty of volcanoes, ice, and few (no?) trees. I'm afraid that all of that is not enough to sustain an entire cd. This gets tedious quickly. A lot of droning in minor chords, music that goes nowhere, etc. Yes, it is different. But if it's only appeal is novelty, the novelty - like all novelties - wears off quickly. They need more substance and less surface sheen.5) Simply put, "A Work of Art" [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I wasn't really expecting too much from this cd, was hoping it would be a nice chill out CD for nights, as I've only heard samples and never anything fully from Sigur Rós, and samples are just that, and you know how samples go, lol. Well I went ahead and played it once through, and was simply amazed by it. Kind of like an opera for the mind, just absolutely wonderful. Not one bad track, and they all flowed together in perfect harmony. Since then, I've been playin it non stop. Great for meditation, great for drivin, great for exploring, and just down right great to listen to. I have about 400 or 500 CD's, from all genders, and this one rates right up there in my top 10. Again, this is a piece of art, wonderfully, craftily and beautifully put together. It's not too soft, not too hard, balanced in every way. What type of music it is? Simply put, "Music for the Soul, Mind & Body."