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Track Listings
| 1. Takk |
| 2. Glosoli |
| 3. Hoppipolla |
| 4. Meo Blodnasir |
| 5. Se Lest |
| 6. Saeglopur |
| 7. Milano |
| 8. Gong |
| 9. Andvari |
| 10. Svo Hljott |
| 11. Heysatan |
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Just when this Icelandic crew seemed stuck in loud/soft/loud/ soft rut a la Mogwai or Godspeed You Black Emperor, they release their most beguiling, subtle and beautiful album yet. This album, allegedly the group's first sung in Icelandic rather than their own made-up "Hopelandic" (not that this listener could tell the difference) is relentlessly joyous, unaffectedly rad and inventive but never just for its own sake. Strings hold an ever more prominent place in the music, and this is a good thing. Songs unfold slowly as usual, but they take unexpected turns as often as not. The brilliant "Glósóli" burbles with as much melodic invention and anything by their fellow Icelanders Mum. Takk is a delight from start to finish, managing to be both their most accessible and experimental album yet. --Mike McGonigal
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Takk is the fourth album from Sigur R¢s. Written, performed and produced by the band (along with co-producer Ken Thomas) at their studio in Alafoss, Iceland, Takk is the record to justify every amazing claim ever laid at this exceptional band's door. Huge and intimate, orchestral and gossamer-light, rich layered and essentially simple, Takk is a work of a band operating at the very top of their game. It accomplishes what maybe they haven't done since they first appeared, which is to make the avant-garde appear to be straight ahead pop music, or, perhaps more accurately, invest pop music with a sense of magic long since lost in the mists of time and imagination. MCA. 2005.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Audio CD
Une oeuvre d'art peut être une chose complexe que nous ne comprennons pas toujours le sens immédiatement, mais qui nous fascine, intrigue et qui nous fait voyager dans un monde imaginaire. C'est le cas de cet album. Ne cherchez pas le "hit" de l'année dans ces onze chansons; cet album doit être savouré dans son ensemble pour atteindre votre coeur et y rester.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By J-cob
Format:Audio CD
This album, like their last, blew me away. It's not nearly as ambient and quiet as ( ), but it's a great sigúr ros album. From what I can tell, the lead singer is still singing in Hopelandish too, which I thought was great. For those unfamiliar with the band, the lead singer doesn't sing in Icelandic as you may assume, but rather a made up language that only the singer knows. Sounded a little pretentious at first, but I relaized soon after listening to them, that the point of Hopelandish isn't to make lyrics that no one knows, but rather to treat the singing as another instrument. Rather than speaking their minds, the vocals (and the rest of the album) creates a mood and atmosphere, which, because there ar no lyrics dictating the subject matter, leave the song to be completely open to interpretation. Brilliant stuff which I'd definitely reccommend.
Also, this is a side note, but I do feel that it adds to the purchase for sure.... The packaging is also very interesting, as it's not in a jewel case but rather a cardboardy flip-open case, with watercoloured abstract birds painted on it (at least i think they're birds) and really cool embossing on the front and back. I'm a big fan of interesting and creative pacakaging, and this cd's is one of my favourite. Not that it's the most important thing in the world, but since the whole "purchase cd's vs. download" debate is still very relevant, having an interesting package might be the answer, mainly because it's something that cannot be downloaded.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Kathy Dublin
Format:Audio CD
This album is so beautiful. It's ambient and ethereal sound melts into your mind without disturbing a thing. What else is there to say? Breathtaking, from start to finish. Go get it, take it home, spend some time getting to know it, and enjoy!
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Unique
This is the first time and maybe the last, that I give 5 stars to an album. Sigur Ros' music is unique. In this album, every single song is different and beautiful.
Published on Jun 13 2011 by Jordan
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Precious Jewel
This exquisite jewel of an album by the wonderous treasure from Iceland, Sigur Ros, is brilliant. Their music is ethereal, happy and musically whole. Read more
Published on Jan 25 2010 by David T. Mathias
4.0 out of 5 stars
4.5 Stars - For the Most Part, Excellent
Often hauntingly beautiful yet remaining very human, this music mostly defies description... a trascendence of sorts. Read more
Published on Nov 12 2006 by B. Keith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lush & blissful perfection...
I think 'Kathy' from Dublin Ireland said it best.. simply breathtaking!
As for AdamClark52, give them last 2 songs another chance. Read more
As for AdamClark52, give them last 2 songs another chance. Read more
Published on Jun 10 2006 by JJ
5.0 out of 5 stars
emotions in music
The first time I listened to this I almost cried.
It is an ambush of energy that has been transformed by Sigur Ros into one of the greatest experiences that has ever entered my... Read more
Published on Mar 14 2006 by Dave
5.0 out of 5 stars
AMAZING, INCREDIBLE, AMAZINGLY INCREDIBLE
Sigur Ros is one of the greatest bands on the planet, and if you doubt me check this record out. If you have not liked any of their other stuff than this will not win you over. Read more
Published on Oct 1 2005 by Daryn Caruso
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great CD. Horrible Ending
This is just as good as any of Sigur Ros' previous works up until the last two songs. Those two (the last especially) really dissapointed me. Read more
Published on Sep 24 2005 by Adam Clark
5.0 out of 5 stars
masterpiece
I dont know how much i can add to j-cobs review ( man that was in dept) Apart from the fact that this time they are actualy singing in there native icelandic tounge, This album is... Read more
Published on Sep 24 2005 by "ayetherock9"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Astonishing
WOW !!! Its so good I cant stop listening to it ! Its way better than ( ). It is as good as Ageatis Byrjun. Its the kind of album you must listen as a whole piece. Read more
Published on Sep 17 2005 by Joffrey Lambert
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sigur Ros - Takk........
WOW. Just finished listening to the ablum online and thought it was simply stunning. A very relaxing and heavenly sound. Read more
Published on Sep 15 2005
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