MattM4 0 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Any good? debate ( I hear a lot about them, but never really checked them out. First heard of them on Vanilla Sky, one of their songs plays during the final scene. A lot of people with "similar tastes as me" on LastFM have them high on their lists. So what albums/songs are the best?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Im a new recruit to the delights of Sigur Ros' music. Recomended by people on here. Love what i've heard so far. Check out the music vidieos thread for a couple of their tracks and excellent videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Hog 498 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I've only heard Takk, which I really enjoy. Can't comment on the back catalogue but will investigate when I get some spare cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I have Takk which i like. Matt have a look on Amazon, well worth reading the reviews on each album. I've ordered a couple more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikko 20 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 The best album is ( ). I think track 4 (njosnavelin) is the one from vanilla sky. It was this album that got me really into them. Second best album imo is Von, which is really different to the rest, alot darker and less pretentious. Their website has a wide selection of stuff on it for free download: http://www.sigur-ros.co.uk/media/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM4 0 Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 The best album is ( ). I think track 4 (njosnavelin) is the one from vanilla sky. It was this album that got me really into them. Second best album imo is Von, which is really different to the rest, alot darker and less pretentious. Their website has a wide selection of stuff on it for free download: http://www.sigur-ros.co.uk/media/ 145638[/snapback] indeed it was, and a live version that I can remember downloading from that very site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6670 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 They're absolutely superb! I too got into them after Vanilla Sky and it took me ages to get that track as it's not included on the official soundtrack. If you like them Matt, also try Sabres of Paradise. Not bad either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10659 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 got into them after Zane Lowe suggested them. haven't bought anything other than Takk, but it's awesome. it's weird I feel like I can chill out to them OR do exercise to it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Only just started listening to Sigur Ros myself and I like what I've heard so far. Can't recommend anything yet as my listening has been limited so I look forward to other peoples recommendations...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10659 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 oh if you liked sigur ros you might also like Boards of Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 If you do like Sigur Ros you may also like Mum, some songs can be found Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Quality band, I've been listening a lot to Takk lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44090 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 it's weird I feel like I can chill out to them OR do exercise to it... 145674[/snapback] Who are you trying to kid? Us or yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15342 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I'm having to try so hard not to stomp my feet and shout "But I knew them first!" these days. I'm really chuffed for them though, it's always grand when music that's a bit off the beaten track makes some kind of commercial headway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 (edited) I'm having to try so hard not to stomp my feet and shout "But I knew them first!" these days. I'm really chuffed for them though, it's always grand when music that's a bit off the beaten track makes some kind of commercial headway. 145746[/snapback] You were definitely the first person I ever heard mention them Edited June 7, 2006 by catmag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I like 'Boards of Canada' and 'Sabres of Paradise' like so I might give them a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15342 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I'm having to try so hard not to stomp my feet and shout "But I knew them first!" these days. I'm really chuffed for them though, it's always grand when music that's a bit off the beaten track makes some kind of commercial headway. 145746[/snapback] You were definitely the first person I ever heard mention them 145907[/snapback] Aww, lookit that, I'm officially credible. Voddy and coke or a big girly cocktail for that lady at the next pissup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44090 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I'm having to try so hard not to stomp my feet and shout "But I knew them first!" these days. I'm really chuffed for them though, it's always grand when music that's a bit off the beaten track makes some kind of commercial headway. 145746[/snapback] You were definitely the first person I ever heard mention them 145907[/snapback] Aww, lookit that, I'm officially credible. Voddy and coke or a big girly cocktail for that lady at the next pissup! 145919[/snapback] Your Eurovision fixation scuppers any chance you might've had of credibility I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15342 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I'm having to try so hard not to stomp my feet and shout "But I knew them first!" these days. I'm really chuffed for them though, it's always grand when music that's a bit off the beaten track makes some kind of commercial headway. 145746[/snapback] You were definitely the first person I ever heard mention them 145907[/snapback] Aww, lookit that, I'm officially credible. Voddy and coke or a big girly cocktail for that lady at the next pissup! 145919[/snapback] Your Eurovision fixation scuppers any chance you might've had of credibility I'm afraid. 145921[/snapback] That's why I like having Danny around here, he makes me look like a collector of limited-edition Fall vinyl by comparison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Meenzer's so uncool he's cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15342 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Meenzer's so uncool he's cool 145925[/snapback] tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I'm having to try so hard not to stomp my feet and shout "But I knew them first!" these days. I'm really chuffed for them though, it's always grand when music that's a bit off the beaten track makes some kind of commercial headway. 145746[/snapback] You were definitely the first person I ever heard mention them 145907[/snapback] Aww, lookit that, I'm officially credible. Voddy and coke or a big girly cocktail for that lady at the next pissup! 145919[/snapback] Vodka and diet coke puhlease Can I have one now? I'm am on my lunch break... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Maul 0 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I first started listening to them after I heard Meenzer mention them a few times and I love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1216 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 (edited) Agatetis Byrjun is their best album but I would say Takk is the easiest to begin with. They either get lumped along with post rock such as Godspeed You Black Emporer, Mogwai and Slint or more ambient stuff like Boards Of Canada or Aphex Twin but I would say they are completely unlike anything else I've ever heard and liking those other bands would be no guarantee of liking them or vise versa. Incidentally my baby daugther gets very chilled out by them. Edited June 7, 2006 by David Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Maul 0 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I'd rank the three albums I have... 1. ( ) 2. Takk... 3. Agatetis Byrjun Although the order means fuck all as I love all three albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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