Sigur Rs Kveikur (2xLP)

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• Kveikur, the seventh studio album by Sigur Rs, marks a significant departure from their earlier ethereal soundscapes, embracing a darker, more aggressive tone. Released in 2013, the album showcases the band’s evolution into a trio, following the departure of keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson. The opening track, “Brennisteinn,” sets the tone with its heavy, distorted bass lines and thunderous percussion, signaling a bold new direction for the band. This shift is not merely a change in volume or intensity but a deliberate exploration of more industrial and abrasive textures, adding a new dimension to their music.
  Despite the heavier sound, Kveikur retains the band’s signature atmospheric qualities. Jnsi’s falsetto vocals soar above the dense instrumentation, providing a haunting contrast that