By
Jason Grishkoff
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Apr 30, 2012
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Another beautiful new track from Sigur Rós off their upcoming album Valtari. Debuted via BBC6, it's the second single to make its way through our ears, since last we heard "Ekki Múkk" about a month ago.A beautiful cascade of instrumental build-up, ...
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By
Jason Grishkoff
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Mar 26, 2012
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So, this relatively unknown band with a lead singer by the name of Jónsi is about to release a new album, and it's causing ripples throughout the blogosphere. Just kidding. It's friggin' Sigur Rós. These guys are legendary, right?"Ekki Múkk" is a sin...
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By
Jason Grishkoff
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Dec 12, 2011
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Back in 2005, Sigur Rós released Takk..., their fourth full-length album. Buried in the middle was a gem by the name of "Sæglópur" (Lost at Sea), featuring beautiful Icelandic vocals and...what's that? Hopelandic?Indeed, a good solid chunk of the ...
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By
Jason Grishkoff
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Aug 20, 2011
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Back in 2008, Sigur Ros released the first track off their album Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust, titled "Gobbledigook." It peaked at #9 on the Iceland singles chart and climbed to #71 on Pitchfork's 100 Best Tracks of 2008, but didn't have much...
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