And there is always another. Sigur Ros are not too good, but not particularly exciting Ambient become specialists with Valtari. After something by growing predecessors was waiting for kveikur with some doubt connected. But at the latest with the Brennistein EP is clear: After Valtari the band pulls a clean break order to reorient themselves. And the skepticism gives way to unbridled anticipation. Above all, the dominant and somewhat intimidating Brennistein itself increases the expectations enormously to the album. And kveikur will live up to expectations. Said Brennistein as powerful opener produces a slightly frightening atmosphere with massive wall of sound, which is, however, replaced by something behaving Hraftinna readily by a gently anabolic sound patterns. Isjaki assumes the atmosphere of its predecessor and takes place up to an almost cheerful, almost and pop song that although he could not be away from the rest of the album continues, but very well fit into the otherwise rather gloomy songs. The following pieces attract each other along the first three, Yfirbord weakens a bit, latest Stormur brings the plate but then get back on track. The title track is, if not the best, probably the most characteristic of the whole album. Dark and disturbing, laced with experimental sounds, an oppressive drums and a high polyphonic choir there where other bands that would hook. Rafstraumur leaves the oppressive elements again behind him and tries for a more open, easy cheerful arrangement. This works not 100%, but it does not work out of place and can be left thanks to a strong final third are also on their own, without any doubt as to the raison d'être arise. Also Blapradur takes around two minutes to aufzuspielen to full strength, but that's not unusual for Sigur Ros songs. A "Festival", it is nevertheless not. By Sigur Ros Var miss the album a very quiet finale, consisting of a supporting piano, soft strings and completely without singing. A very open end without pompous instrumentalization as Brennistein or kveikur. Just a quiet and soulful instrumental
As Gesamtkunstwer kveikur is a very good album that could connect despite the disturbing basic atmosphere seamlessly debut on that subject between the two is not more than 15 years. Kveikur is probably the most disquieting album ever recorded by Sigur Ros, but it never wanders into depression, but it powerfully straight out. Especially live know the new songs to impress and will probably only very few fans can stand disappointed.
