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| 4.5 superb | Archelaos | April 15th 12 |
It's atypical of bands who progressively evolve into somewhat of a more accessible sound to
revisit some of their older ideas, but that's exactly what Sigur Ros did with
Valtari. This is easily the most atmospheric and cold Sigur Ros has sounded in almost
a decade, ever since ( ). It's kind of nostalgic, really. Fans pining to hear what's
inarguably their most emotional material (re: their earlier stuff) will be delighted -and
taken aback- with Valtari. The slow tread of "Var??" and "Valtari," along with the
wall of ambiance and gentle strings that surround them, make them some of Sigur Ros' most
heartfelt works to date. Grey can be a beautiful colour, and there are many shades of it.
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| 3.5 great | Urinetrouble | April 14th 12 |
This is probably the best Yes Record in a while ever since Close to the Edge came out
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| 0.0 | someguest | April 15th 12 |
The brutality here is unparalled. As I began to think that Sigur Ros could not get any heavier, they release an album that will split your soul in two but send both parts to hell. Not recommended for young children; this one will put hair on your chest.
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| 2.5 average | Ire | April 14th 12 |
relayer is better
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| 5.0 classic | BallsToTheWall | April 14th 12 |
All the pain in this world won't stop us now
For we have each other
All the hate in this world can't tear us apart
This love is forever
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| 0.0 | anarchistfish | April 22nd 12 |
This album is like a post rock style bridge that goes on for 60 minutes and then just ends
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| 0.0 | Electric City | April 15th 12 |
REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME YOU LISTENED TO POST ROCK!>?!?!?!?!
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| 3.0 good | Xenophanes EMERITUS | April 17th 12 |
Largely feels like 80 minutes of filler....which is weird because the album isn't even that long.
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| 4.5 superb | letsgofishing | April 15th 12 |
I think there is a pretty obvious particular idea here, namely "lets be less Coldplay than on our previous album".
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| 0.0 | Athom EMERITUS | April 15th 12 |
not gonna rate it until i give it some time to sink in but my first impression is positive.
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| 3.0 good | Shrapnel94 | April 23rd 12 |
Sounds like a sigur ros album (here's more characters fuck you sputniksystemshit)
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| 2.5 average | thebhoy | April 23rd 12 |
What the hell are you guys on they had two pop songs at the start of Med Sud and then they just did paint-by-numbers Sigur Ros songs for the rest of it like that really terrible "epic" song Festival. This is just like all their other shit without, you know, anything to get excited about. So yeah, basically like having Avalon or Intro on repeat forever and ever amen
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| 4.0 excellent | Aids | April 15th 12 |
pretty much the polar opposite of their last album.
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| 4.5 superb | Zackkkk | April 15th 12 |
This is the most ambient they've sounded since their first album, Von. People who hated their "happy pop" sound will be excited to hear that this album has none of it. It's actually very similar to Jonsi's "Riceboy Sleeps" project.
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| 5.0 classic | foxxxyroxxx | April 14th 12 |
adam thomas doesn't want me to listen to this
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| 3.6 great | Erwann S. STAFF | May 22nd 19 |
Their most ambient record since their debut. "Var??" is amazing, but the rest of the album does not hit as hard. It's a lovely album though.
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| 4.0 excellent | Lucman | March 14th 18 |
Where do you go after releasing your most upbeat and lighthearted work to date? You strip it all away and embrace pure, gentle ambience. Valtari is simple but beautiful. Because of this, it may be the most difficult to enjoy for some. It has more in common with ( )'s second half than it does with their other records (especially Takk....), but in no way is this as dark as ( ). If you accept it for what it is and give it some patience it'll reveal itself to you in its own way. In other words, it follows the Sigur Ros tradition of giving each record its own distinct character and Valtari's happens to be as wonderful as everything before it.
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| 5.0 classic | miguelaglopes | June 17th 15 |
My favourite Sigur Ros record, by a long shot, and one album I keep returning over and over. Beautiful, dreamy, awe-inspiring. Each song is a masterpiece.
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| 4.5 superb | Prognoz | January 3rd 15 |
One of the dreamiest albums I've ever heard. If you just want slow, warm, and atmospheric music, this is a go-to.
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| 2.0 poor | chtrenne | January 1st 13 |
Gosh I wanted to like this... the first time I listened to Ekki M?kk I was overwhelmed. It just has no staying power! By the second revisiting I couldn't make it past the 20 minute mark. They'll always have their early releases, but this is a miss.
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| 0.0 | Steoandnoodles | September 11th 12 |
It's one of Sigur Ros' softer releases as a whole and in respects to this; it comes off as
ground they've already covered in past albums. For me, I feel this is too close to any of
the slower, calming tracks on previous albums and thus there's nothing here that really
shocked me or even grabbed that much attention. Still, it's okay. I didn't find anything to
dislike in it I just wished for more. As well as this, I feel it's all going for one
particular atmosphere that it does very well but it never paints particularly unique
pictures or fills your ears with any coherent soundscape of its own. It's just soft Sigur
Ros. Which is beautiful but I wished for a contrast of any kind.
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| 2.5 average | TRMshadow | August 17th 12 |
To me 'mellow' is the word to describe this album. During the pre-release of this album I remember the teaser featuring the ship on the cover slowly drifting across the horizon as a song played in the background; this album is a lot like that image. With Agaetis Byrjun ( ) the mental image that conjures in my mind is one of majesty and brilliance; an ocean-faring adventurer at the docks, launching his expedition for treasure, notoriety, or what have you. This album is not that, it is safer, closer to home and a lot simpler; Think a tired sea-fisherman returning in the late afternoon awaiting a warm dinner and comfort from his wife and kids.
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| 3.0 good | tbone | June 2nd 12 |
It is one of those that is just phenomenal to go to bed too. And there's not really anything wrong with that, per se. I wouldn't see it is groundbreaking, but it is definitely very nice and pretty. Med sud or whatever the hell it is crushes it though.
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| 4.0 excellent | SlowlyFallingAwake | May 12th 12 |
My god, this is beautiful and scary at the same time. Magic. Sheer magic...
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| 0.0 | mindleviticus | April 29th 12 |
ugh I take it back, this kind of ambient is terribly boring
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| 4.0 excellent | Anthracks | April 26th 12 |
Var?? Var?? Var?? Var?? Var?? Var?? Var?? Var?? Var?? Var?? Var??
Varud Varud Varud Varud Varud Varud Varud Varud Varud Varud Varud
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| 4.5 superb | cfbassist | April 22nd 12 |
went into this with no expectations, and i am blown away, while i enjoyed the more poppy sound of the past few albums, their earlier stuff is the reason i got into the band, so this album is a godsend for me
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| 5.0 classic | lancebramsay | April 20th 12 |
When you begin to live in the own shadow of your band, things become dark. Sigur Ros stripped themselves
nude on this one and returned to their emotional roots.
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| 0.0 | eggsvonsatan | April 19th 12 |
Its OK, but kind of a snoozefest. I guess I just really want them to make Takk part 2.
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| 4.0 excellent | SAPoodle | April 17th 12 |
I couldn't have asked for a better album. Sigur Ros know exactly what perfection is and they hit that almost every single time. Completely different to their last album, Valtari takes you on a musical journey; and Var?? is hands down the best song they've ever done.
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| 4.0 excellent | Sputniks #1 Cacti Hunter | April 17th 12 |
In which Sigur R?s take a step backwards and the one slightly to the side and continue to make some of the most beautiful music ever.
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| 2.5 average | StrangerofSorts EMERITUS | April 16th 12 |
So insubstantial that if the hype train rattles it might just fall apart.
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| 0.0 | DocSportello | April 16th 12 |
This is either achingly beautiful or hypnotically boring.
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| 4.0 excellent | immortalizepain | April 16th 12 |
This is better than their last, but this is less emotionally compelling than ( ). A good album but when compared to ( ) and Takk, this is quite disappointing.
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| 4.0 excellent | Philalethes | April 16th 12 |
Where are the drums? They only make faint appearances on a couple of songs. Where are the main vocal
lines? Only the first 5 songs have straight forward singing parts that have words. The last three songs are
essentially instrumental pieces. This is a very atmospheric and moody album. I like what I have heard, but I
still think that, even for Sigur Ros, it is very unexpected in its amount of experimentation.
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| 4.0 excellent | Trebor. EMERITUS | April 15th 12 |
Pretty top heavy, still rules though, better than their last album but not as good as Takk
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| 3.0 good | doofy | January 7th 24 |
| 3.5 great | Zac124 | November 1st 23 |
| 4.0 excellent | TwigTW | June 20th 23 |
| 3.5 great | Matty CONTRIBUTOR | June 19th 23 |
| 4.0 excellent | Spec | February 23rd 23 |
| 3.5 great | Timmy | January 12th 23 |
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| 3.5 great | Halez | February 5th 22 |
| 4.0 excellent | efp123 | January 7th 22 |
| 3.5 great | x1balb4 | December 30th 21 |
| 3.0 good | Piglet | November 24th 21 |
| 4.0 excellent | BoerK | October 17th 21 |
| 4.0 excellent | Vokuro28 | September 27th 21 |
| 5.0 classic | Momus2 | September 3rd 21 |
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| 3.5 great | benkim | February 1st 21 |
| 3.5 great | Lassie | January 15th 21 |
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