I just played this at home and I thought, "That was tremendous, I wonder what kind of comments it got on RP." I was surprised and a little saddened to read so many negative comments. So I asked my daughter what she thought. "Good" she says. She's 5, and clearly knows what she's talking about!

westslope wrote:
They do sing in an artificial language. Hauntingly beautiful.

jktravl wrote:

Agreed. May have to reach for the credit card and Amazon.ca.

The wife—a linguist—says that they sing in an Artificial Language .

How long is it?

Of course I have no idea what this guy is ever saying, but I can't think of anyone who knows how to build drama in a song better than this guy.

Me likee.

Wow that was really painful! Rather get a root canal then listen to the end of this song again!!!

Whenever I hear howling cats I think of this song.

Creepy, creative, arty, weird, cool. Wish I was in this band....

Probably the most interesting band to look out a window pane in a very long time. more sigur ros please!

Much better than the new album, I'm glad this is getting play as well.

TanteJensen wrote:
I think you nailed it.

anchoresse wrote:
ditto - top stuff

when in the mood, lie on the sofa close your eyes and listen to the whole () album. Transforming... (I guess some of the critics here only will say "yeah, had a good sleep". Ain't so. Its more like going to a movie that has not been made yet, accoustical tickling triggering an epic saga and amazing landscapes. Very relaxing)
majestic is a good word one of you used further below

- Hey listen, I got another melody line that I think is quite catchy.
- Ok, see, if we can make up some text in that uncomprehensive fake language of ours to that.
- Yeah, how about: "aaaaaahh eeeeeeeh"?
- Hey, that's good! Now for the second line ... umm.
- ... umm ...
- Why don't we sing the first line again? I think those are very strong lyrics.
- Yeah! Cool! And for third?
- Umm, oh sod it.

i saw this performed a few weeks ago in the middle of gorgeous theatre in the midst of tornado. beyond beautiful. pretty much everyone in the audience had to fight back tears at least once during the show.

rockasaurus wrote:

I am finding myself having similar reactions to this band. I had this rated at 8--God only knows why--now down to 2.

Sounds like a cat in heat.

gah! my ears!

this sucks. it's painful!

Interesting musical progression:

Insipid ---> repetitive ---> annoying ---> headache inducing ---> turn off my speakers before I throw them out the freaking window.

That was good............ I too want to know about this band!!