85. Sigur Ros

Potentially the best chance for Iceland to get into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Sigur Ros has been one of the most critically beloved bands in the past fifteen years. They have developed a sweet blend of Rock and Ambient and have that distinctiveness that the Hall claims to crave. The issue for this band will be how innovative they will be perceived as; as there is not exactly a lot of bands who seem to cite the Icelanders as an influence; at least not really any of note. This is not as darkhorse a candidate as you think.

Should Sigur Ros be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 84.6%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 7.7%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 7.7%

The Bullet Points

Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 2023
Country of Origin: Reykjavik, Iceland
Why they will get in: The critics adored them, and that makes up a lot of the voting body.
Why they won't get in: Those voters are predominantly American, and there are other U.S. acts who are alternative darlings.
Nominated in: Never
Essential Albums: Agætis byrjun (1999)
() (2002)
Takk... (2005)
Med sud i eyrum vid spilum endalaust (2008)
Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee: Svefn-G-Englar (From Agætis byrjun, 1999)
Hoppipolla (From Takk..., 2005)
Gobbledigook (From Med sud i eyrum vid spilum endalaust (2008)
Inní mér syngur vitleysingu (From Med sud i eyrum vid spilum endalaust (2008)
Brennisten (From Kevilikur, 2013)