Sigur Ros are most well known for hoppípolla, which was used on the intro to the BBC Planet Earth series and many other adverts on TV. Its taken from their 5th album, Takk which is great. Their new album, með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust, - which translates as "with a buzz in our ears we play endlessly"- is even better. Their older material has its own beauty, particularly the 1999 album ágætis byrjun, but it can be a little unapproachable. The new album is a good mix of upbeat and joyful tunes mixed in with haunting and heartbreaking tracks. Ara bátur for example is very sad. Starting with slow piano it builds up to a full orchestra and choir. That track was recorded at Abbey Roads studios with the London Sinfonietta orchestra and the London Oratory School Choir.
I've seen the album on a few 50 best albums of 2008. It's easily one of my favorites of the year. Simply brilliant.
Above: Cover of new album með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust
for free downloads and more on Sigur Ros see here, eighteen seconds before sunrise
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