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Pitchfork 7.5/10 After four full-lengths and a string of EPs of heaven-scraping pomp, Iceland's Sigur Rós give about half of their new LP over to a much-needed change of direction, offering plenty of moments where they sound more spirited, looser, almost playful.
A.V. Club A By removing a key element of their sound and not allowing themselves their usual cooked-to-perfection studio time, the members of Iceland's most majestic, respected, and popular band has issued itself a serious challenge. On album number five, Sigur Rós has basically ditched the bowed electric guitar sound that…
The Observer 5/5 A spirit-lifting current of warm air has swept down from the icy north, writes <b>DBC Pierre </b>
Slant 3.5/5 Recorded largely outside of Iceland, Með Suð is less polished than the band’s previous outings.
The Guardian 4/5 <p>(EMI)</p>
Uncut 6/10 New tricks/old fallbacks from divine shoegazers
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