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Sigur Rós

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Icelandic post-rock band.

Line-up:
Jón Þór Birgisson (guitar, vocals).
Georg Hólm (bass guitar).
Orri Páll Dýrason (drums).
Kjartan Sveinsson (keyboards).

The band was formed in 1994 with drummer Ágúst Ævar Gunnarsson, who retired after the release of the second album to be replaced by Orri Páll Dýrason. The name "Sigur Rós" is Icelandic for "Victory Rose". The Icelandic band Sigur Rós was named after the band's singer's newborn sister named Sigurrós Elín. In January 2010, the band announced that they will be on hiatus until further notice in order to pursue solo careers and to spend time with their families.
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sigur-ros.is, sigur-ros.co.uk, MySpace, heimafilm.com, popplagid.com/sigur_ros.htm, thespymachine.net, Facebook, Twitter
Members:
Ágúst Ævar Gunnarsson, Georg Hólm, Jón Þór Birgisson, Kjartan Sveinsson, Orri Páll Dýrason
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Von

◄ (3 versions) 		Smekkleysa 1997

Von Brigði

◄ (2 versions) 		Smekkleysa 1998

Ágætis Byrjun

◄ (19 versions) 		Smekkleysa 1999

Sigur Rós & Steindór Andersen - Rímur EP ◄ (2 versions)

Krúnk 2001

Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson & Sigur Rós - Angels Of The Universe ◄ (6 versions)

FatCat Records 2001

( )

◄ (9 versions) 		FatCat Records 2002

Hlemmur

◄ (2 versions) 		Krúnk 2003

Takk...

◄ (14 versions) 		EMI 2005

Með Suð Í Eyrum Við Spilum Endalaust

◄ (13 versions) 		EMI, Krúnk 2008

Inni

◄ (11 versions) 		Krúnk 2011

Valtari

◄ (4 versions) 		Parlophone 2012

Singles & EPs

Svefn-G-Englar

◄ (9 versions) 		FatCat Records 1999

Ný Batterí

◄ (3 versions) 		FatCat Records 2000

( )

◄ (3 versions) 		FatCat Records 2002

Untitled #1 (Vaka)

◄ (10 versions) 		FatCat Records 2003

Ba Ba Ti Ki Di Do

◄ (8 versions) 		EMI 2004

Hoppípolla

◄ (7 versions) 		EMI, EMI 2005

Glósóli

◄ (2 versions) 		EMI 2005

Sæglópur

◄ (7 versions) 		EMI, EMI 2006

Hljómalind

◄ (3 versions) 		EMI, EMI 2007

Hvarf - Heim

◄ (7 versions) 		EMI, EMI 2007

Gobbledigook

◄ (2 versions) 		EMI, EMI 2008

Inní Mér Syngur Vitleysingur

◄ (2 versions) 		EMI, EMI 2008

Við Spilum Endalaust

(CD, Single, Promo) 		EMI, EMI 2008

Gobbledigook Remixe

◄ (2 versions) 		Kompakt Pop 2009
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Review by Crijevo Jul 08, 2010
The most fascinating thing about Sigur Ros is they cannot be pinned down, categorised or even immediately liked. Many before them tried to sound like from another planet, Sigur Ros ARE from another planet. Iceland is only their choice of home here on earth.
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Review by EPOCHALYPSE Jun 21, 2007 (edited over 4 years ago)
Sigur Rós have some of the rarest vinyl releases of any artist. Their albums were pressed in strictly limited numbers and it seems that copies are changing hands for princely sums. In order to maintain the purity of the art and vision, Sig Ros recently released a Limited Edition Deluxe Set called "In a Frozen Sea: A Year With Sigur Rós." The set is gorgeously produced, with a minimalist, photo-based style and an amazing amount of sophistication with very little babble to distract from the visuals. The 7xLP Book only proved that Sigur Rós are a constant sonic force, working outside the mainstream music industry, standing proudly for all that is pure and raw in music today.
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Review by Gecks Apr 04, 2005 (edited over 7 years ago)
I've always felt Sigur Rós are mistakenly lumped in with the rest of the 'Post Rock' scene. I believe they have far more in common with Shoegazer acts such as Slowdive ('Myrkur' from their debut is pure Slowdive) and My Bloody Valentine, and even some of the more leftfield pop acts like The Flaming Lips. They do demonstrate a mastery of dynamics like many Post Rock acts, but rarely to they resort to the usual effects-pedal push to the finish. Anyway, whatever they are, and whatever it is that they do, I for one hope they keep doing it!

(Oh and whilst I'm here - if you ever get the chance of seeing this band live, take it!)
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Review by christinethedork Mar 25, 2003
i was surprised to see sigur ros on here, but nonetheless, they put out the most beautiful emotional music ive heard. i had a chance to check them out live, and was left stunned. the atmospheric music reflects the surroundings in iceland. All the releases are worth your time to listen to, but Agaetis Byrjun is a prime place to start.
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