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Iceland (1994 – present)

Sigur Rós is an icelandic slow-motion rock band (according to the band’s own definition) with post-rock and shoegaze elements. 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 rose”. 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.

History

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, 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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2	Inní mér syngur vitleysingur	8,296
3	Festival	7,504
4	Svefn-g-Englar full track	6,372
5	Við spilum endalaust	6,119
6	Straumnes	6,008
7	Góðan daginn	5,803
8	All Alright	5,675
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14	Illgresi	4,528
15	Hoppípolla full track	4,402

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TreeshaTornberg wrote:
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j'adore

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nuorimaa wrote:
1 hour ago

Gig in Moscow tonight was GREAT

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plotsligt wrote:
2 hours ago

GODS

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mugroot wrote:
3 hours ago

continues to relax me when I'm insanely pissed off.

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Descoyuntao wrote:
8 hours ago

actually it's "a lunatic sings" :P

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BvOcXs wrote:
8 hours ago

Within me a madman sings.

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sylviaa25 wrote:
10 hours ago

Amazing lyrical music!!!!

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OrekOne wrote:
yesterday morning

Saw them yesterday, in Saint-Petersburg. It was absolutely amazing!

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Jetzia wrote:
yesterday morning

This music is not shoegaze, nowhere near it. I was disappointed - totally not what I expected to hear.

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Corblimeyguvnor wrote:
yesterday evening

I wish they'd re-record their debut in its entireity. On Hvarf-Heim they somehow transformed the forgettable Von into one of their most life-affirming moments.

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Podlasin wrote:
yesterday evening

Amazing. Magic. Love these guys.

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O-1-O wrote:
yesterday evening

Starálfuuuuur...

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No_Lane wrote:
yesterday evening

Oh! if it i physically impossible to not love sigur rós,i don't have choice! lol

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tinosoft89 wrote:
yesterday evening

Unánse al grupo Musica al Azar para aquellos que les gusta escuchar su música aleatoriamente. / Join to this group Musica al Azar, for all who like randomize your music.

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nofuture88 wrote:
yesterday afternoon

von <3

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nofuture88 wrote:
yesterday afternoon

myrkur <3

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spegill wrote:
yesterday afternoon

'Untitled #8' <3

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josephine7001 wrote:
yesterday afternoon

great lyrical music! love new CD

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casadivetro wrote:
yesterday afternoon

may these guys be blessed: I won insomnia thanks to them.

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freefestival wrote:
Tuesday morning

Everyone, get out of here. NOW!

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