• Record Label: XL
  • Release Date: Nov 15, 2011
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. Nov 21, 2011
    10
    These guys aren't from this world, their music is something different. Even if you don't understand icelandic, you feel every word "Jonsi" sings. Listen and it'll become your favourite band.
  2. Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Emotional and brilliant! This live production bring Sigur Rós back to a simpler time, when the band was just four friends playing music...the movie is also a brilliant addition with Vincent Morisset's effects. I love this album!
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78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Mojo
    Jan 11, 2012
    80
    This assiduously produced package is a thrilling summary of Sigur Ros, the first 14 years. [Dec. 2011 pg. 95]
  2. Q Magazine
    Dec 15, 2011
    60
    Beyond the just-add-tears euphoria it also shows a band capable of a rawness that their self-created, slightly precious, image masks. [Dec. 2011 p. 135]
  3. Nov 23, 2011
    80
    He uses his angelic croon to beckon us to listen to him, sounding so damn desperate. Combine that with the rest of the band's driving, yet ambient build-ups and we have one of our most lovely and earnest records of 2011.