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Track Listings
| 1. Intro |
| 2. Svefn-g-englar |
| 3. Staralfur |
| 4. Flugufrelsarinn |
| 5. Ny Batteri |
| 6. Hjartao Hamast (Bamm Bamm Bamm) |
| 7. Viorar Vel Til Loftarasa |
| 8. Olsen Olsen |
| 9. Agaetis Byrjun |
| 10. Avalon |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Reykjavík-based noise quartet Sigur Ros 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 Ros' sound. But in their music, Sigur Ros reflect all the breathtaking glory of the Icelandic wastes--a fairy-tale explosion of unhinged elemental majesty that's finally crystalised 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 Ros 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 Ros' defining moment to date, there's far more that Agaetis Byrjun has to offer; the pomp and flourish of a full orchestra on "Flugufrelsarinn", or the awe-inspiring near-religious mantra of "Ny Batteri". --Louis Pattison
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Agaetis Byrjun is most possibly the most amazing album I have ever heard. Every track makes you tingle with emotion, and the purity and beauty of the wall of noise created will blow you away.
This album is the perfect mix of raw, violin- bow enhanced guitar, mind blowing vocals and a plethora of crazed, beautiful sounds. Culminating in a perfect state of blissful energy.
This album is the perfect mix of raw, violin- bow enhanced guitar, mind blowing vocals and a plethora of crazed, beautiful sounds. Culminating in a perfect state of blissful energy.
If your a fan of the more experimental radiohead or simply a person who enjoys beautiful music you should not be without this album. Listen to Svefn-G-Englar (track 2) and let your mind drift away into a blissful state of pure ecstasy.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Beatiful. Majestic. Awe-inspiring. These are just a few of the words which can be used to describe this LP. This band immerse themselves totally in their surroundings - the beautiful landscapes of Iceland - and use it as their inspiration.
every other review of this album is spot on, so I won't make this any longer than it needs to be. One of the most interesting things that I find when I read other people's reviews is the variation in "favourite" tracks. Svefn-g-englar seems a popular choice, but the beauty of this album is that everyone sees something different in it. I've heard people say that their personal favourites are the title track, Svsfn-g-englar, Olsen Olsen, Ny Batteri... in fact, I've heard different people citing pretty much every track on the album as a highlight (except maybe the intro, for obvious reasons). My personal favourite is Staralfur, with its sweeping strings and haunting acoustic guitar.
In my opinion, the strongest Sigur Ros album - slightly edging out () and Takk...
Incidentally, people who look at my other reviews may notice that there are a great many 4 star ratings but only one 5 star rating - this one. I tend to only review albums that i like, but i try and avoid the two extremes - 1 star or 5 stars. i try to be objective with my reviews, so, believe me, if i think an album is deserving of 5 stars then take it as red that i wholeheartedly think that album is utter brilliance.
Buy it now.
every other review of this album is spot on, so I won't make this any longer than it needs to be. One of the most interesting things that I find when I read other people's reviews is the variation in "favourite" tracks. Svefn-g-englar seems a popular choice, but the beauty of this album is that everyone sees something different in it. I've heard people say that their personal favourites are the title track, Svsfn-g-englar, Olsen Olsen, Ny Batteri... in fact, I've heard different people citing pretty much every track on the album as a highlight (except maybe the intro, for obvious reasons). My personal favourite is Staralfur, with its sweeping strings and haunting acoustic guitar.
In my opinion, the strongest Sigur Ros album - slightly edging out () and Takk...
Incidentally, people who look at my other reviews may notice that there are a great many 4 star ratings but only one 5 star rating - this one. I tend to only review albums that i like, but i try and avoid the two extremes - 1 star or 5 stars. i try to be objective with my reviews, so, believe me, if i think an album is deserving of 5 stars then take it as red that i wholeheartedly think that album is utter brilliance.
Buy it now.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A friend recommended this unpronouncable album to me, knowing I had a taste for atmospheric, ambient, semi-orchestral/semi-electronic, spine-tingling music. And I wasn't disappointed. This has got to be one of the finest musical creations I've ever come across. I'm not good with the Icelandic track names, but for me tracks 2, 3 and 7 are the most divine, stopping me totally in my tracks and making the hairs on the back of my neck stand up on end. I understand the lyrics are in an invented language called "Hopelandic" (rather like the gobbledigook the Cocteau Twins used to sing), and this just adds to the mystery of the thing. But for this reason, and the lead singer's unusual high-pitched voice, it's an acquired taste (my wife certainly doesn't approve)! I was fortunate enough to see Sigur Ros live when they supported Radiohead in Oxford in early July 2001, and this just reinforced their credentials. To summarise: THIS ALBUM IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
So massively overrated it's just not even funny.
Sigur Ros are an interesting band but they are not 'amazing', 'incredible', 'fantastic' or any other over-the-top descriptive word you may wish to throw around. Read more
Published 14 months ago by N. Snow
Sweedish baffle.
Not the one I wanted cos I was looking for a particular song. Suppose it's ok if you like a kind of euro meditation pop music.
Published 14 months ago by The Power
good but not great
This is a nice album to relax with. There are some haunting vocals and unusual instrument parts. I wouldn,t go as far as some people and say its life changing or anything... Read more
Published 16 months ago by P. Winthrop
One of THE greatest albums ever made and the best by Sigur Rós
As a lifelong fan of The Smiths, Pixies and Radiohead Sigur Rós had an immediate appeal to me in their creation and realisation of 'Fast'Slow' melodic music steeped in... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Russell T. Steedman
Good but not their best
There is alot of sitting around with anticipation that something wonderful is going to happen and some times is does and other times it doesn't. Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2010 by Stephen
Like Salvation being Dredged up from the Icelandic Deep
Svefn-G-Englar is the most heart-wrenching and monolithically beautiful piece of music to grace my ears. Read more
Published on 23 May 2009 by Odelay In Space
Amazing like all their music
Listening to this CD or group you discover a musical universe around you. You will not be disappointed!
Published on 21 April 2009 by Jaione Agirre Garcia
Brilliant
I had heard of Sigur Ros a number of times over the past couple of years, but never heard their actual music (except the ubiquitous excerpt from BBC's Life on Earth!). Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2009 by S. Brown
Not sure if I completely get this music?!
I must admit that I don't know if I completely understand this music (yet?). It's kind of like new age Pink Floyd with an Icelandic twist. Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2008 by Anonymous
Genius
Id never heard of this 4 piece band until recently and have since purchased 3 of there albums its so unique
Published on 15 July 2008 by Mr. A. Jaye
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