Jónsi (of Sigur Rós)

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Jónsi's main band, Sigur Rós, needs no introduction, as they are one of the biggest post-rock bands in the world.  Jónsi's solo career, however,  isn't archived on the site.

In 2010, Jónsi released his first solo album titled Go:

The album is faster and poppier than those of Sigur Rós, but it definitely has an element of post-rock.  

The album is balanced between energetic, dream-like songs:

And equally dream-like post-rock ballads:

(More streaming: http://www.myspace.com/jonthorbirgisson )

Along with the studio album, he released a live album, Go Live, and a dvd, Go Quiet.
Also, Jónsi has released an ambient album called Riceboy Sleeps as a collaboration called Jónsi and Alex, which could either be considered a solo album or a separate "band".  

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%B3nsi_Birgisson#Activism

I would like Jónsi to be added as a post-rock artist, but if his solo work is deemed too poppy, than at least as prog-related.

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Earendil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 17 2008 Location: Indiana, USA Status: Offline Points: 1584	Topic: Jónsi (of Sigur Rós) Posted: June 04 2011 at 16:21
	Jónsi's main band, Sigur Rós, needs no introduction, as they are one of the biggest post-rock bands in the world. Jónsi's solo career, however, isn't archived on the site. In 2010, Jónsi released his first solo album titled Go: The album is faster and poppier than those of Sigur Rós, but it definitely has an element of post-rock. The album is balanced between energetic, dream-like songs: And equally dream-like post-rock ballads: (More streaming: http://www.myspace.com/jonthorbirgisson ) Along with the studio album, he released a live album, Go Live, and a dvd, Go Quiet. Also, Jónsi has released an ambient album called Riceboy Sleeps as a collaboration called Jónsi and Alex, which could either be considered a solo album or a separate "band". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%B3nsi_Birgisson#Activism I would like Jónsi to be added as a post-rock artist, but if his solo work is deemed too poppy, than at least as prog-related.

harmonium.ro Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: August 18 2008 Location: Anna Calvi Status: Offline Points: 22989	Posted: June 04 2011 at 17:01
	Hmm, last time he was suggested I completely dismissed the idea, but looking at some additions for Crossover, maybe he could fit into that category. I'll have to relisten and rethink.

angelmk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: November 22 2006 Location: Netherlands Status: Offline Points: 1955	Posted: June 04 2011 at 19:21
	NO for post rock, not even close. Anyways GO is great album, but i think it is to poppy for PA
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Earendil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 17 2008 Location: Indiana, USA Status: Offline Points: 1584	Posted: June 04 2011 at 20:16
	Yeah, I didn't think he would fit into post-rock. It just seems like he should definitely be somewhere, even if it's just prog-related.

The Truth Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 19 2009 Location: Kansas Status: Offline Points: 21795	Posted: June 04 2011 at 20:22
	Yeah, not post-rock, maybe crossover and definitely prog-related.


Earendil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 17 2008 Location: Indiana, USA Status: Offline Points: 1584	Posted: June 06 2011 at 19:12
	Any progress?