Sigur Rós will mark the 20th anniversary of their sophomore album, Ágætis byrjun, with the release of an expansive new box set. Entitled Ágætis byrjun – A Good Beginning, the limited-edition 7xLP set ...

"A good start" is not quite right. That's an accurate translation of the title Ágætis byrjun, and yet in precise terms it does not fit the album it belongs to. The LP that broke Sigur Rós and blew ...

Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today, we revisit Sigur Rós’ elemental 1999 breakthrough. It’s hard ...

Sigur Rós is commemorating the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough album, 1999’s sublime Ágætis byrjun (A Good Beginning), with a massive reissue. The reissues will come in multiple formats – as a ...

‘Ágætis Byrjun,’ Sigur Rós’ second album, took a few turns on its way to becoming one of the most mesmerizing records of the past 15 years. It was originally released on June 12, 1999, in the band’s ...

Sigur Rós will mark the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough Ágætis Byrjun with a deluxe 7xLP 'definitive edition' of the album, to be released by Krunk Records on June 21. It includes three LPs of ...

Sigur Rós were only partly joking when they made a certain proclamation in 1999. “We do not intend to become superstars or millionaires,” the band posted on their website. “We are simply gonna change ...

Sigur Ros announced that their seminal breakthrough album Ágætis byrjun will get an expanded limited-edition box set reissue in late 2017. The announcement reads: A definitive, much expanded edition ...

Just as speed garage disciples make pilgrimages to Aiya Napa to sample their particular preferred sonic tipple, then perhaps space-rock aficionadoes might be pointed in the direction of Iceland. For, ...

With seven albums under their belt and a list of artists citing their influence as long as the band members’ collective arms, Sigur Rós have inspired a generation. However, the album that many of ...

Sigur Rós have announced the reissue of ‘Ágætis Byrjun (A Good Beginning)’ to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The album, which was originally released in 1999, gave the Icelandic band their big ...