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That Kveikur translates to "candlewick" and phonetically sounds like "quake" is appropriate, as Sigur Rós's seventh album is their most explosive. Kveikur is Sigur Rós' first without founding member and keyboardist Kjartan Sveinnson.
Best known for ethereal and atmospheric post-rock, Sigur Rós's Kveikur makes a bold departure from that sound in favor of tracks that are darker, heavier, and louder. Filled with industrial crunches, cymbal crashes, and moody synths, Kveikur is both stunningly aggressive and intricate.