Sigur Rós' triumphant return after a tumultuous decade.
TL;DR
Icelandic band Sigur Rós has released their first album in a decade, Átta, which was created during a period of intense personal turmoil for the band members. In 2018, the band was accused of tax evasion and faced a second prosecution in 2020, which froze their assets. Drummer Orri Páll Dýrason also resigned following allegations of sexual assault. Despite these challenges, the band has reunited with returning keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson and released a new album that serves as a comfort blanket for them.
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- Sigur Ros Returns After a 10-Year Hiatus With the Mesmerizing ‘Atta’: Album Review Variety
- Sigur Rós' first album in a decade is set for vinyl The Vinyl Factory
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