Jónsi: "Go Do"

Jón “Jónsi” Þór Birgisson... say that 10 times as fast as you can. For those who don't know "Jónsi" for short, he's the lead singer and guitar player for Icelandic band "Sigur Rós."  What an amazing band, seriously, what an absolutely unreal band. Jónsi created his own language and this language comprises the lyrics to all of Sigur Ros' songs. You've heard them in "Vanilla Sky" the Tom Cruise flick, although that was an instrumental.

At any Sigur Ros show you'll see Jónsi playing the guitar with a cello bow, literally holding notes as if he's in the Icelandic Philharmonic, but performing dreamscape / fantasy music. Every Sigur Ros record has blown me away, from beginning to the end. You find yourself in a trance like stare while self reflecting and thinking about things that were never top of mind until you pushed play. Listen asap.

Jónsi has put out 2 records solo, one in 2009 entitled "Riceboy Sleeps" and one that was release 10 days ago called "Go." Go get "Go" now! I am completely blown away. From the percussive elements of standard Sigur Ros tunes to absolutely mind altering hooks, this record will make you smile and truly enjoy the things that you never thought were there in music. Small timpani fills in the background, a 4 on the floor bass groove with huge falsettos floating above guitars and bass riffs. I'm speechless now and will end it here. This is one of the best records I've owned in some time now.

Check it out. Here's the title track entitled "Go Do." Listen to the hook, when the "1, 2, 3, 4," feeling comes in even heavier from the bass drums. Wow.

Cheers,