Released 2nd November 2009

Takk…’, the fourth album from Sigur rós, was originally released by EMI Records on September 12, 2005. Written, performed and produced by the band (along with co-producer Ken Thomas) at their studio in Álafoss, Iceland, ‘Takk…’ is the record to justify every amazing claim ever laid at this exceptional band’s door.

This vinyl reissue on the bands Icelandic label Smekkleysa exactly replicates the EMI release but remastered using Direct Metal Mastering and manufactured on 200g vinyl.

Package consists of 2 x 12” and 1 x one sided etched 10”.

‘Takk…’ is, according to the band (with Icelandic tongue firmly placed in Icelandic cheek), a “rock’n’roll record” – and it certainly is on occasion played both loud and fast – but few of the clichés of the genre come through Sigur Rós intact. In fact, listening to ‘Takk…’ it is not images of rebellion or off-the-peg degradation that comes to mind, but more a feeling of being washed clean by music. Even when they rock Sigur Rós provide a clear spot of sanctity, and, at the end, of the record the prevailing feeling is one of peace.

Wrapping strings and shuddering, tangled guitars around gorgeous piano melodies and Icelandic lyrics, they have created a sweet stick of ethereal pop-rock. The Guardian

"Proves that sigur rós can, in fact, transcend their own legend" Pitchfork

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