Sigur Rós are an Icelandic post-rock band from Reykjavík, who have been active since 1994. Known for their ethereal sound, frontman Jónsi Birgisson’s falsetto vocals, and the use of bowed guitar, the band’s music is also noticeable for its incorporation of classical and minimalist aesthetic elements. The band is named after Jónsi’s sister Sigurrós Elín.”

“Quand Sigur Rós joue, les volcans islandais font silence.”

The list is in no particular order of preference.

 

By Dima Alameddine

 

Vaka (also known as untitled #1)

Samskeyti (also known as untitled #3)

Svefn-G-Englar

Hljomalind

Festival




Hoppipolla

Andvari

Ekki Múkk

Varúð

Varðeldur

 




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