What I love about Sigur Ros is the fact that I can't understand it. ( ) doesn't even have lyrics, they have a made up language called Hopelandic, which is really just their way of saying they just make sounds to go with the music. With Agaetis Byjurn though, it doesn't even matter to me that it's Icelandic, it adds to the depth of the album, their vocals become another instrument that complements the others. I love listening to Sigur Ros to relax, it's one of the few bands that I can just put in my cd player, sit on the couch, and just mellow out.

It's not for everyone I'm sure, but it certainly doesn't make it bad music.

They have no clue what music is supposed to be. After the
novelty wears off, you're left with nothing - no melody,
no rhythm, no lyrics, not even a title. Thanks.

llazare:

Didn't mean to scare you. Maybe I should be more gullible and wishy-washy.
Many mass-murders and no-talents were hated in their day, as well.
Rather than trying to pigeonhole me as closed-minded, hostile and "not getting it",
why don't you address the message rather than the messenger?

Or are you the one who tells us what music is supposed to be? Your
opinion obviously doesn't like being disagreed with. I did say *why* I didn't
like it, but you haven't said anything about the song.

And by the way, I gave it a 2, not a 1.

Cheers,
-Dinsdale

Oh Dinsdale, that's a scary statement. Clearly you don't like their music, but who dictates what "music is supposed to be"? Many of the greatest musicians were hated in their day for breaking convention.

Is it you who tells us what music is supposed to be?

What I find so interesting in reading through the posts is how hostile some people get regarding music they don't get. I thought that people listening to RP were supposed to be open-minded. So give it a 1 and let us know you don't like it, but just because you don't understand it, why the vitriol?

Maybe it's better if it's Really Really Loud, along with a Really
Really Weird slide show, and you're Really Really stoned.

2.

They have no clue what music is supposed to be. After the
novelty wears off, you're left with nothing - no melody,
no rhythm, no lyrics, not even a title. Thanks.

They have no clue what music is supposed to be. After the
novelty wears off, you're left with nothing - no melody,
no rhythm, no lyrics, not even a title. Thanks.

I can't imagine going through the time, effort and pain to record a cut and not being able to think of a title for it. Sort of mind boggling.

I can't begin to say how much I love this band. They are so different from everything else out there. And it's so nice to hear something that's not cookie-cutter or tailored to what will "sell". These guys are simply making music, as if they can't help themselves. I am overwhelmed by their passion and simplicity. For those who don't like, please give them a chance. And RP, play as much of them as humanly possible!!!!

Excellent suggestion! :!:

How about this for a title, REALLY BAD SONG!?

Sigur Ros played the best show i've ever seen (Pittsburgh-3/27/03). And it was funny, because before the concert i wasn't expecting much...their studio recordings like this one showcase their style, but lack all the intensity of their live performance.

I dragged my girlfriend to this show- she hated the "()" album i had been playing all week... but after the show she had to admit it was one of the best concerts of her life.


If you have the chance make sure you see sigur ros.

Great CD - Good for Sex and Drugs.

Not so good for Rock & Roll :)

CAN WE ALL SAY "CRAPOLA!"