Customer Reviews

Go

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Sigur Rós, in case you don't know created the best song of all time in the form of "Sven-G-Engar." I equated the song to the song you'd play when you found out the meaning of life. Sigur Rós is always heavy like that, and it's anchored by Jónsi, who really made the band with his angelic vocals & ambitious musical arrangements. But now, Sigur Rós is on indefinite hiatus, and in its place we're left with the master himself, Jónsi. But don't worry, it's still has flavors of Sigur Rós all the way. In fact, I'd say that this album is played in the afterlife where you're running around in an eternal Spring field while you run through flowers.

There are no highlights here, since the whole thing is one cohesive work. I mean, it's 9 songs, it's not going to take up your whole life, go listen to it! You did? Ok, then you should know the whole album is a highlight. You only get the full effect if you listen from start to finish. The soundtrack to an afterlife run through a field of flowers isn't set to one song, no, it's set to a whole album of music. There's nothing wrong with this album, and your enjoyment will all be based on your mood and personal taste. Bottom-line, if you like Sigur Rós, then you should like Jónsi. And you better hurry and enjoy Jónsi, because he's Icelandic, and Iceland has been a hub of volcanic activity lately. I'm just saying, enjoy him while we got him.

My first review for an album has been saved for such a work. Jonsi, the lead, shall we say vocal instrument, for sigur ros just provided the world a true gift. There are few times when an album grips you from the first 10 seconds and you still feel the severity of its impact for hours after it is over. I have listened to the music four times through now and can say that this is the perfect vignette of brilliance we could not have even of dreamt of even after we knew it was coming. I have every track sigur and rice boy put out, every collaborations with radio head and the Icelandic Orchestra Director whose name escapes me now, been to many of SR's us concerts, have their dvds. Needless to say, I am a fan.

Some of us have enjoyed the mystery of Jonsi's icelandic/hopelandic lyrics in all of his other art, but we are the benefactors of a true artist on Go, he sings in english for all of us monolingual cro magnums here in the states (I am one too). Some may say the departure from his native and sometimes created tongue takes away some of the artistry that is sigur ros, I say that all it does is allow an artist to work in a medium that will permanently change the English music landscape. Finally, we in the English speaking world have a pure, musical victory rose.

The only plausible/arguable "downside" is its length, coming in under 40 minutes. I simply ask, "how long would long enough be?" Why do you own EVERY sigur ros album? Why would you listen to Untitled #4 on ( ) over and over? Perfection is found when its balance, brilliance and bliss are immediately recognized and accessible to all who view or hear. Bolt's 100 meter dash, Messi on the pitch, New Year's Eve, all are brief bursts of pure jubilation and joy, resounding long after the performance. Go is no different. Go do.

This review is based entirely on hearing this album in it's entirety a few times on NPR's First Listen website. I am well and truly stunned by this, Jónsi's solo album. A collection of the quote-unquote 'Happy' music that he writes found it's way here, and we the listeners, fans and friends benefit greatly from this outpouring. While Sigur Rós as a band tends towards grandiose melencholy (with the possible exception of their most recent album 'Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust') Jónsi here takes things in an entirely and surprising new direction. There are many beautiful and, quite frankly, uplifting moments to be experienced as Jónsi allows us passage on this great journey. Long may this trip last!

I don't disagree with the other (5-star) reviews, but this album isn't for everyone. If you love Sigur Ros, you'll likely enjoy this album very much. If you (like me) think Sigur Ros is "okay", this is probably not going to blow you away.

When a member of a group releases their own project, it can be exciting because it gives them a chance to break the mold they're usually in and do something different. This isn't that. By my ear, it's fairly true to form, nothing you wouldn't expect from the Sigur Ros family. I have the same reaction to these songs that I have to Sigur Ros songs, which is very little reaction at all. Every song on this album is a 3-star for me.

But again, if you love Sigur Ros, I'd actually highly recommend this album, because other than this one being a little more upbeat, I really can't tell the difference. That's not an insult, just a description of what to expect. Happy listening.

Go is great. Jonsi's angelic voice and the peppy beat driven tunes couple together to create an irresistible set of songs that raise and move the spirit and the body. It was one of my favorites from the first listen, and hasn't diminished. It is beautiful and quirky and original. I love it!

There is joy in this music. It's a great album for active listening - just sitting and not doing anything else, or for driving through a cool area.

Having seen him do this material live, I can tell you he pours his heart and soul into it. The album is good art, and GREAT craft.

I think the average person will enjoy this album if they give it a chance. It's very environmental, ethereal, melodic and soothing. It's different. I can't really describe it other than to say I like it.

I first heard Jónsi on the "How to train your dragon" sound track, and I bought this album because I thought my son might enjoy it. After listening to it while taking him to school several times, I realized I also enjoyed it.

I can almost guarantee it will not be just like everything else you've listened to in the past few years, and that alone makes it worth a try.

My title says it all. This album just puts me in this imaginative place (with no LSD, MJ, or even alcoholic assistance). The melodies on this are transformative. Much as listening to Bon Iver makes me feel quiet inside and serene, this album takes me a quiet pleasant place.

Jonsi first english album, can't really understand all the lyrics but you don't need to enjoy the wonderful music.

I heart Jonsi.
I heart Sigur Ros.
I heart music.

Super mellow tracks mixed with a few fist-pumpers. Love Segur Ros, love Jonsi.

Hadn't used Amazon's download feature before this. The interface is really easy and your songs are instantly ready for whatever program you use for music (I tried it in Zune and iTunes).