Okay, before I start I wanted to point out that the "current" in "current music fixation" does not mean that the subject matter of the entry is about "current" releases or whatever band /CD that is getting buzz on the scene and being name dropped by hipsters. It simply means it's the current CD that I have playing around the clock on my ipod or in my head. You will see entry's about bands/CD from the last 4 decades or so.
Now, to the CD - Lately I have had this overwhelming urge to scroll down through my ipod and stop at Sigur Rós. This happens almost twice daily. With 4 full length regular releases (now 5) and several soundtrack and remix albums under their belt, The best thing to come out of Iceland (sorry Bjork/Sugarcubes) released 'Takk.' Their largest selling, and (In my opinion) most accessible release to date. Although known for lush minimalist soundscapes , Takk has the band creating a more traditional 'rock' sound with the use of Guitars and oddly enough...lyrics on every track. Some may argue, but (again in my opinion) I find Takk to be their best piece of work to date.
I was initially won over by their 3rd album, the 2002 nameless and lyric less album simply known as ( ). This album was responsible for the release of quite possibly the most emotionally demanding music video you will ever see in "Untitled #1." I have been a fan ever since and found their music ethereal and haunting. Upon listening to Takk I started to really appreciate the diversity of the band and immediately fell in love with this album and have since had a hard time separating from it.
Standout tracks:
Glósóli
Hoppípolla
You know what to do now right?
Go live a little and expand the horizons of your otherwise limited musical taste and cop this.
You'll thank me later.
(I accept: Cash, Debit, Reach-around)
6 comments:
this is easily one of my favourite albums in existence.
I am pretty sure I need to find a focus group that helps people with music addictions.
I end up neglecting the rest of my ipod.
I'm so proud of you! I mean, being gay, having down syndrome and battling A.I.D.S while updating a blog is amazing!
Thanks Anonymous!
It's good to see there are still people out there like you. I mean, what type of place would the world be without the intellectual humour you bring to the table. I am thinking it's a world I would rather not live in.
You make your parents proud kid. Now, off you go to spread your wisdom and wit to the unwashed masses. You give me a reason to wake up in the morning.
Hey Anonymous!
I find it quite humorous that at 11:45PM during your porn surfing time, you end up reading a gay man with down syndrome whilst battling A.I.D.S blog.
Now make sure you clear your history on your computer before wifey find's out what you're up to.
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