Sigur Ros is fast becoming the hottest import from the icy climes of Iceland since Bjork and The Sugar Cubes. Their American debut Agaetus Byrjum made it's way onto several best-of lists in 2000 and found support from many of rock's luminaries including Radiohead's Thom Yorke.
Sigur Ros concocts a hypnotic and brooding instrumental mix that is equal parts Kid A and Ireland©ös Moguai. Singer Jonsi Birgisson renders his passionate lyrics in his native tongue, but manages to convey meaning and emotion even though he might be talking about changing diapers.
I once read that Thom Yorke likened listening to Sigur Ros to sitting in the middle of the frozen tundra, in a Chevy Blazer with the heater on full blast. Which is an apt description of their warm, yet chilling sonic approach. While not quite as striking as their debut, ( ) is definitely more of the same good stuff and it certainly won't disappoint any of their fans.
Sigur Ros isn't for everybody, some might find it a tad sleepy and at first spin it does sound a bit like music to be hypnotized by, but with a little patience and a few good listens it starts to make sense. I would definitely recommend it to fans of post-OK Computer Radiohead.