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Sigur Ros-Takk?

A Surprise LeftA Surprise Left Posts: 743
edited April 2006 in Other Music
I've only heard a small amount of their material, but what does everyone think of this latest work? I'm thinking of picking it up (although Tool and PJ are what I have my eyes on first...see how the finances are) but I would be curious to see what people think.
The wind is blowing cold
Have we lost our way tonight?
Have we lost our hope to sorrow?

Feels like were all alone
Running further from what’s right
And there are no more heroes to follow

So what are we becoming?
Where did we go wrong?
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  • intodeepintodeep Posts: 7,228
    I have it and I enjoy it. Unfortunately i have not listened to it in a while so i am probably not the best to give you a review, but if you are a fan of them it is a good album.
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  • A Surprise LeftA Surprise Left Posts: 743
    They are not really the best driving music but its great for background music or listening to whilst on the computer. I've downloaded some stuff from their website and its good stuff. Not the sort of stuff I would ordinarily listen to (or listen too often) but I'm thinking about picking up an album of theirs.
    The wind is blowing cold
    Have we lost our way tonight?
    Have we lost our hope to sorrow?

    Feels like were all alone
    Running further from what’s right
    And there are no more heroes to follow

    So what are we becoming?
    Where did we go wrong?
  • shahrilshahril Posts: 288
    A Surprise Left wrote:
    They are not really the best driving music but its great for background music or listening to whilst on the computer.

    thats exactly how i feel as well..
    I've seen so many people try and copy Eddie Vedder's voice. It's as if if you don't sound like him you're not a man. - Emmett Roslan

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  • Jammin909Jammin909 Posts: 888
    A Surprise Left wrote:
    I've only heard a small amount of their material, but what does everyone think of this latest work? I'm thinking of picking it up (although Tool and PJ are what I have my eyes on first...see how the finances are) but I would be curious to see what people think.

    I think its well worth your money. ( ) is still my favorite but Takk is a little more upbeat and feel good. Download "Saeglopur" if you want a sample before you buy it.

    4 stars.
    The less you know, the more you believe.
  • ledveddermanledvedderman Posts: 7,761
    I love all of their albums. Like someone said, it isn't driving music, but I can't even begin to think how many nights I put the headphones on and fall asleep to their music. I hate to say which album is my favorite, at the moment it would be: Takk, ( ), AB, Ba Ba Ti Ki Di Do, Von
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  • karma defectkarma defect Posts: 5,483
    I bought Takk 10 days ago. Good album, but the elderly guy behind the in a big city said and showed me an album by Sigur ros and that was just out. It wasn't Takk. I didn't like the new one that much. It was purple that was a plus, but the music wasn't what I had expected.

    Anyway Takk is good.
    « One man's glory is another man's hell.
    You’re on the outside, never bound by such a spell.
    Together in the darkness, alone in the light.
    I took it upon me to be yours, Timmy,
    I’ll lead your angels and demons at play tonight......»
  • intodeepintodeep Posts: 7,228
    I think if you are going to get an album it may not be the best to start with () is the one i would recommend.
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  • pjdude24pjdude24 Posts: 19
    Takk is amazing. Very atmospheric and suprisingly upbeat for sigur ros anyway. It can be a challenge to listen to, but it turns out to be very rewarding. Excellent album from an excellent band!
  • Clifwith1fClifwith1f Posts: 143
    Takk is definitely their best work. I saw them on 2.14 and it was incredible!
  • grievance88grievance88 Posts: 31
    i never bought the cd but you can stream the entire thing online in a few place, google it.

    i think sigur ros are all right. agaetis bryjun was decent but () was the most pretentious piece of shit ever.
    i pledge no allegiance
  • VitalDissidenceVitalDissidence Posts: 160
    grievance88 wrote:
    i think sigur ros are all right. agaetis bryjun was decent but () was the most pretentious piece of shit ever.
    why don't you tell us how you really feel?
    takk is definitely worth the money. go buy it...now.
    "No matter how cold the winter, there's a springtime ahead."
  • natureboy46natureboy46 Posts: 165
    I downloaded three tracks from iTunes from Takk (having never heard them before) and my first reaction was WTF?!? The second time through I started to really enjoy it...sounds like a band that would play in Lothlorien.

    Also, I could really imagine listening to this while baked...it would sound like angels playing I would imagine.
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    And everywhere the little kings
    Are getting away with murder
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  • scratched vinylscratched vinyl Posts: 742
    intodeep wrote:
    I think if you are going to get an album it may not be the best to start with () is the one i would recommend.

    Agreed, if you don't already listen to them then () is where to start, then work backwards before buying Takk, in my opinion it's not as well put together as any of their others.
  • evenflowevenflow Posts: 401
    The purple CD you got is called "Von", and it's not newer than Takk... actually it's their first record, but it was re-released in the US right before Takk... was. Very experimental.
    It's all about the music...

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  • karma defectkarma defect Posts: 5,483
    evenflow wrote:
    The purple CD you got is called "Von", and it's not newer than Takk... actually it's their first record, but it was re-released in the US right before Takk... was. Very experimental.


    OK. I that the Vanilla sky album was the first. How many do they have?
    The white one, the Vanilla sky one, Takk and the one you called Von.
    « One man's glory is another man's hell.
    You’re on the outside, never bound by such a spell.
    Together in the darkness, alone in the light.
    I took it upon me to be yours, Timmy,
    I’ll lead your angels and demons at play tonight......»
  • evenflowevenflow Posts: 401
    They've got (I'm doing this from memory, so it might be missing one, but)

    1. Von
    2. Agetis Brygon (sp?)
    3. ( )
    4. BaBa TiKi DiDo
    5. Angels Of The Universe (soundtrack to an Icelandic film)
    6. Takk...

    If you go to sigurros.com it will link you to their official website.
    It's all about the music...

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  • karma defectkarma defect Posts: 5,483
    evenflow wrote:
    They've got (I'm doing this from memory, so it might be missing one, but)

    1. Von
    2. Agetis Brygon (sp?)
    3. ( )
    4. BaBa TiKi DiDo
    5. Angels Of The Universe (soundtrack to an Icelandic film)
    6. Takk...

    If you go to sigurros.com it will link you to their official website.


    I have the second and last album. I think they are great for chilling out.
    When I saw them life I felt I was in Lord of the rings. Really beautiful.
    « One man's glory is another man's hell.
    You’re on the outside, never bound by such a spell.
    Together in the darkness, alone in the light.
    I took it upon me to be yours, Timmy,
    I’ll lead your angels and demons at play tonight......»
  • El_KabongEl_Kabong Posts: 4,141
    evenflow wrote:
    They've got (I'm doing this from memory, so it might be missing one, but)

    1. Von
    2. Agetis Brygon (sp?)
    3. ( )
    4. BaBa TiKi DiDo
    5. Angels Of The Universe (soundtrack to an Icelandic film)
    6. Takk...

    If you go to sigurros.com it will link you to their official website.

    i have 2,3 and 6. i saw them on their tour for takk a few months ago and it was by far one of the best shows i have ever been too. beautiful experience. i haven't listened to takk in a while but i really like it
    standin above the crowd
    he had a voice that was strong and loud and
    i swallowed his facade cos i'm so
    eager to identify with
    someone above the crowd
    someone who seemed to feel the same
    someone prepared to lead the way
  • karma defectkarma defect Posts: 5,483
    I didn’t see them this time round. I don’t know why. Guess it was the money, or the lack of it to be precise.
    « One man's glory is another man's hell.
    You’re on the outside, never bound by such a spell.
    Together in the darkness, alone in the light.
    I took it upon me to be yours, Timmy,
    I’ll lead your angels and demons at play tonight......»
  • justamjustam Posts: 21,410
    A Surprise Left wrote:
    I've only heard a small amount of their material, but what does everyone think of this latest work? I'm thinking of picking it up (although Tool and PJ are what I have my eyes on first...see how the finances are) but I would be curious to see what people think.

    I like it as atmospheric background music, but I prefer the () cd to Takk because it's less quiet.

    But, I do like it.
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  • takingpunchestakingpunches Posts: 107
    Takk is great... the 2nd track is wow....
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