Sigur Rós – Valtari

  • June 26, 2012

Icelandic minimalist post-rockers Sigur Rós have released Valtari, their first new studio album in four years. This haunting and lovely disc is a return to their earlier atmospheric sound without the grandiose peaks and valleys of recent work. The collection features slow, beautiful ambient build-ups, reliance on strings and piano with sparse use of percussion, and frontman Jónsi Birgisson’s mesmerizing, high vocals. Valtari is another outstanding addition to Sigur Rós’ stellar discography. – Written by SMarx

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