This deluxe performance of Ágaetis Byrjun celebrates the 20th anniversary of the album, which was released in 1999. It was the breakthrough of the Icelandic band, which with their mysterious mix of post-rock, avant-garde and neoclassical elements managed to nestle within the alternative rock scene. The simultaneously dark and heavy thumping rock is provided by the high voice of (who sings in the
… Hopelandic language invented by the band itself) and cutting stringed instruments split in half, in songs that are often stretched. The beautiful Icelandic landscape slips past your eyes while listening to Ágaetis Byrjun. In addition to the regular album, this performance includes three additional writings, featuring live recordings of the band's concert at the Islanska Operan in 1999 and a collection of other live recordings, previously unreleased songs and demos. (JvQ)more