Von cover

Released 29 years ago this June

Von

Sigur Rós · 1997

72 min · 12 tracks · post-rock · post-metal

Ethereal soundscapes blend haunting melodies and expansive dynamics, evoking the vast Icelandic landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long immersive listening sessions
  • atmospheric background focus
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 14, 1997, 'Von' was Sigur Rós's debut album, introducing their unique blend of post-rock and ethereal sound. At this early stage, the band was still relatively unknown, but they began to carve out a distinct identity that would later lead to international acclaim.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sigur Rós 9:47
  • 2 Dögun 5:50
  • 3 Hún Jörð ... 7:18
  • 4 Leit að lífi 2:34
  • 5 Myrkur 6:14
  • 6 18 sekúndur fyrir sólarupprás 0:18
  • 7 Hafssól 12:25
  • 8 Veröld ný og óð 3:29
  • 9 Von 5:12
  • 10 Mistur 2:16
  • 11 Syndir Guðs (opinberun frelsarans) 7:45
  • 12 Rukrym 9:01

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