Sigur Rós – Ágætis Byrjun
Ágætis Byrjun, released in 1999, is the breakthrough double album from Sigur Rós, the legendary Icelandic post-rock band. Fusing ethereal soundscapes, delicate piano, shimmering guitars, and Jónsi’s haunting falsetto vocals, sung in both Icelandic and the invented “Hopelandic” language, the album is cinematic, emotive, and timeless.
Featuring classics like “Svefn-g-englar”, “Starálfur”, and “Viðrar vel til loftárása”, this double vinyl pressing captures the album’s expansive textures and immersive atmosphere, making it essential for collectors, audiophiles, and post-rock enthusiasts alike.
Specification
Condition: Used
RECORD: Excellent (EX)
COVER: Excellent (EX)
Genre: Post-Rock / Ambient / Experimental
Label: XL Recordings
Date: 2000
Catalogue: XLLP610
Features: 2×LP black vinyl, card sleeve
Format: Double Vinyl LP
Country: Europe / Iceland
Tracklist
LP1 — Side A
A1. Svefn‑g‑englar
A2. Starálfur
LP1 — Side B
B1. Flugufrelsarinn
B2. Ný batterí
LP2 — Side C
C1. Hjartað hamast (Bamm Bamm Bamm)
C2. Viðrar vel til loftárása
LP2 — Side D
D1. Olsen Olsen
D2. Ágætis byrjun
D3. Avalon
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