sigur rós’s first ever film

“‘heima’ is sigur rós’s first ever film, filmed over two weeks during the summer of 2006 when the band undertook a series of free, unannounced concerts in iceland.

Bjork Broke Chinese Laws

” SHANGHAI, March 7 (Reuters) - China will tighten its controls over foreign singers and other performers after Icelandic singer Bjork shouted “Tibet! Tibet!” at a Shanghai concert last weekend, the Ministry of Culture said on Friday.

Bjork chanted the name of the Chinese-ruled Himalayan region after performing her song “Declare Independence”, which she has used in the past to promote independence movements in other places such as Kosovo.

The performance “not only broke Chinese laws and regulations and hurt the feelings of Chinese people, but also went against the professional code of an artist,” the ministry said in a statement quoted by the official Xinhua news agency.

“Any attempt to separate Tibet from China will definitely be opposed by the Chinese people and all righteous men across the world.”

The ministry said it would investigate the concert and handle the matter according to the law. It did not elaborate.

The Best Albums of 2007

 

“Ladies and Gentlemen, Rock.com proudly present our Best of 2007 List, copyright pending.

Also make sure to click here or on any of the above highlighted links to listen to the albums contained on this list in their entirety, through our accompanying end of the year themed internet radio broadcast. Enjoy…”

 

 

In Rainbows - Radiohead

 

When word broke of Radiohead’s impromptu decision to release their next album In Rainbows independently as a digital download, outsiders took heed, but longtime fans saw it as the mere extension of a band that has continued to redefine the lines of convention. Few bands have reached the level of creative success that Radiohead have steadily maintained for the entirety of their brilliant career, so much so that any comparison to current mainstream music would be unfair and ultimately futile.

Best Track: Scratching distortion open the jazz infused “15 Step”, where an ever desperate Thom Yorke bemoans his fate, forever condemned to the tireless pursuit of endless self destruction, as he asks, “How come I end up where I started? How come I end up where I went wrong?”

 

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Boxer - The National

 

As far as debut albums go there is none that match the sheer brilliance of the National’s Boxer. In fact, I dare you to name a better album. Okay fine The Ramones, Are You Experienced?, and My Aim Is True were probably better, but those aside. So, I forgot about the Who, Beatles and Sex Pistols. Remove those from the discussion and what do you have left, huh? Will you quit naming bands already? This is the last time I go out on a limb for you people.

Best Track: Take your pick, “Mistaken for Strangers”,