Agaetis Byrjun or Skinny Fists?

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Both are classic post-rock albums, probably hailed as the 2 greatest of all-time, but which is your favourite? Again, both are similarly rated on PA, released just a year apart from each other, and are almost rivals in my mind. Sorry I couldn't fit the full name on for the second option ("Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennae To Heaven"), I could barely fit the band name in! 
Anywho, my vote goes to Agaetis Byrjun. The only post-rock album I own - has some epic songs but is also very consistent and creates a nice soundscape. However, if I was ever to buy another post-rock album any time soon, it would be "Skinny Fists". Whilst there are some great moments, it does go on a bit and on the whole not very attractive (the album cover doesn't really leave much to imagination when listening for 90 minutes). I don't really have enough time for it either  Still, like Agaetis Byrjun, a great soundscape and I would definitely buy it if I saw it going quite cheap 

Thanks for any feedback! 

Edited by Xonty - March 02 2014 at 14:21

Poll Question: Which is better?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
Sigur Ros - Agaetis Byrjun (4.13)	12	[37.50%]
Godspeed You! Black Emperor - Lift Your Skinny Fists..(4.10)	20	[62.50%]
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Xonty Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 23 2013 Location: Cornwall Status: Offline Points: 1759	Topic: Agaetis Byrjun or Skinny Fists? Posted: March 02 2014 at 14:17
	Both are classic post-rock albums, probably hailed as the 2 greatest of all-time, but which is your favourite? Again, both are similarly rated on PA, released just a year apart from each other, and are almost rivals in my mind. Sorry I couldn't fit the full name on for the second option ("Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennae To Heaven"), I could barely fit the band name in! Anywho, my vote goes to Agaetis Byrjun. The only post-rock album I own - has some epic songs but is also very consistent and creates a nice soundscape. However, if I was ever to buy another post-rock album any time soon, it would be "Skinny Fists". Whilst there are some great moments, it does go on a bit and on the whole not very attractive (the album cover doesn't really leave much to imagination when listening for 90 minutes). I don't really have enough time for it either Still, like Agaetis Byrjun, a great soundscape and I would definitely buy it if I saw it going quite cheap Thanks for any feedback! Edited by Xonty - March 02 2014 at 14:21

HolyMoly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Retired Admin Joined: April 01 2009 Location: Atlanta Status: Offline Points: 26138	Posted: March 02 2014 at 15:29
	Skinnnee. I almost cried the first time I heard it. Sigur Ros is really good but not quite there. Edited by HolyMoly - March 02 2014 at 15:31
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Chimaera Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: February 04 2014 Status: Offline Points: 87	Posted: March 02 2014 at 15:31
	Sigur Ros do it for me pretty much. The soundscapes are amazing. It's never amazing but consistently enjoyable.

Dayvenkirq Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 25 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Status: Offline Points: 10970	Posted: March 02 2014 at 15:55
	Skinny Fists all the way. Agaetis Byrjun is still like a giant blur to me.

Mellotron Storm Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: August 27 2006 Location: The Beach Status: Offline Points: 14078	Posted: March 02 2014 at 16:53
	Skinny Fists but both are excellent.
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Man With Hat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Jazz-Rock/Fusion/Canterbury Team Joined: March 12 2005 Location: Neurotica Status: Offline Points: 166183	Posted: March 02 2014 at 17:24
	Quite easily, Godspeed.
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jude111 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 20 2009 Location: Not Here Status: Offline Points: 1754	Posted: March 02 2014 at 18:42
	Sigur Ros's album. One of my favorites of that decade.

infocat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: June 10 2011 Location: Colorado, USA Status: Offline Points: 4671	Posted: March 02 2014 at 21:29
	GYBE My favorite SR is ().
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Wanorak Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 09 2006 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 4574	Posted: March 02 2014 at 23:29
	Sigur Ros!
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Billy Pilgrim Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 28 2010 Location: Austin Status: Offline Points: 1505	Posted: March 03 2014 at 02:31
	GYBE, Takk and () are better Sigur Ros albums in my opinion. Jonsis voice starts to bug me after awhile too.

Chris S Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 09 2004 Location: Front Range Status: Offline Points: 7028	Posted: March 03 2014 at 03:00
	Sigur Ros is like layers upon layers of cascading icicles. Skinny Fists is like a slow burning venomous cacophony of breaking rocks and tectonic plates so I choose the latter!! Both evoke great atmospherics but the Canadians win this one and theirs is a double offering too Simple but excellent poll.
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PabstRibbon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 26 2009 Location: Québec Status: Offline Points: 925	Posted: March 03 2014 at 05:49
	Skinny Fist

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	love both but Skinny
	Prog On!

ole-the-first Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 03 2012 Location: Russia Status: Offline Points: 1534	Posted: March 03 2014 at 11:12
	Ágætis byrjun
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Earthmover Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 03 2012 Status: Offline Points: 1509	Posted: March 03 2014 at 12:43
	f#a#infinity > ( ) > skinny fists > agaetis


zappaholic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: March 24 2006 Location: flyover country Status: Offline Points: 2822	Posted: March 03 2014 at 18:51
	I love both albums dearly. fists by the slightest of margins.
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