Sigur R?s - Hvarf/Heim
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Free Music Review: Either You Get It or You Don't
Hit: 4 Stars
The title of this review may sound harsh and pretentious but with a band like Sigur Ros, my title rings true. If you read other reviews on this double album, you know what the contents are. It is a reworking of older songs which is done beautifully. While some songs have been more stripped of production on the acoustic disc, it is as I agree with other reviewers, a tad disappointing.
But...If you look at the whole spectrum of Sigur Ros' work; what worlds they are really trying to convey, the haunting side projects like the Riceboy Sleeps picture book/songs and Hlemmur soundtrack, the sometimes awkwardly/childlike interviews, the soon to be released DVD - It's all a great blissful package if "You Get It".
So with that said, this double album is more of like an encore presentation for the people who really love and understand what's behind the bands creative intentions. If you're a more surface Sigur Ros fan then you may want to save your money.
Free Music Review: Shoulda been an EP
Hit: 2 Stars
Not much new here for fans. Sigur Ros is one of my favorite bands, but let's be honest, they're not one to reinvent their songs. Their concerts are amazing but offer little in the way of surprise, and Disc 2 of this collection is no different...there's hardly any noteworthy difference between these songs and the original album versions. I was expecting concert recordings, but once I realized that wasn't the case, I began to hope they'd used past works as a platform to create something new. Instead, they've just re-recorded those songs live. And with "Hafsol" (concert favorite and the best song in this collection) having already been released elsewhere, there's very little here worth paying for, at least for those of us who have the other albums. If I'd known, I would have bought the first four tracks of Disc 1 on (that music download site) rather than buying this whole set.
By the way, the Heima DVD is wonderful. Fans of the band should buy it instead of this CD, to get far more bang for your buck.
Free Music Review: Ear Delicious
Hit: 4 Stars
Sonic awesomeness!Keep in mind folks, this is some of the music from the film Heima, a RETROSPECTIVE you knuckleheads. A couple new tunes. I think the 'electric' is better than the acoustic and I find I Gaer just incredible. I really don't understand the critique that the song is bombastic. It is soaring. Also remember, this band makes music THEY love. They don't make music for us. If we like it, great. If not, great.
Having been to Iceland, the music just fits the country. If you have not been, plan a trip sometime. Incredibly gorgeous but bring lots of money!!!
My favorite song is Hafsol. Bring tears to my eyes every time.
Enjoy! (or not :))
Free Music Review: Stop talking and turn up the volume with a good pair of earphones
Hit: 5 Stars
This is one of the most phenomenal pieces of music my ears have ever had the privilege of listening to. It is such a story of ups and downs and beauty and everything being right in the world. I don't think I have ever truly connected so well with melody such as this album. I truly like all of Sigur Ros' prior productions, but some of the songs on this album are truly breathtaking. I highly recommend this album, and if you've never experienced post-rock instrumental music before, download this album, find a good pair of earphones that sound amazing, and prepare yourself for quite the experience.Free Music Review: First Review??
Hit: 3 Stars
The review here by Kabir Davis is a direct copy of "The Guardian" newspaper review by Alexis Petridis which appeared on Friday November 2nd and he only gave it 3 stars out of 5,what's that all about then?