Never seen either one of these bands, but have been digging the stuff I've bought. I have most of Sigur Ros' offerings and recently got GSYBE!'s "F# A# (Infinity)", some of which struck me as sounding like a paranoid apocalyptic version of Ennio Morricone's "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" soundtrack) and liked it enough to pick up "Yanqui U.X.O." today (which I'm enjoying the hell out of right now).
I guess the reason why I related both bands in the thread topic is that they both churn out some of the most emotionally draining music I've ever heard and I've heard both band's live shows are pretty intense. I'm curious as to what anyone thought of them when checking them out. A couple of months ago, I had a chance to catch Sigur Ros at the Tabernacle in Atlanta (probably the best venue in town) but was unable to make it and am kicking myself for it now.
Anyone familiar with Tortoise or Mogwai? I've heard of both bands (don't know a thing about them yet) and noticed they're both listed as "similar artists" to Sigur Ros and GSYBE! on
allmusic.com