“Gobbledigook” may sound like something Quagmire from “Family Guy” would say before walking into a cathouse. But it’s actually the name of the new single from Sigur Ros, which is available for free download at sigurros.com.
Clocking in at a very un-Sigur Ros-like three minutes, the moderately uptempo track is a bit of a departure from the deliberate, ethereal whale-mating sound that has made the epic Icelandic sonic mavens the country’s biggest export since puffin meat. It’s even - dare we say - catchy.
Sigur Ros’ new album - titled “Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust,” which translates as “With a Buzz In Our Ears We Play Endlessly” - comes out June 23 in the United States. But fans can get an early listen on Monday when it’s streamed in its entirety at sigurros.com.
The album marks the first time vocalist Jon Thor Birgisson sings in English; “Hopelandic,” the made-up language from previous albums, has gone the way of the viking in favor of everyday Icelandic lyrics.
“Med Sud I Eyrum” was produced by Flood and recorded in New York, London and Reykjavik. One track, “Ara Batur,” was recorded live in a single take with the London Sinfonietta and London Oratory Boys Choir. The song features 90 people performing at one time: Only Sigur Ros could get away with such grandiosity.
Simpson cancels
Finally, we have a reason to appreciate Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz.
His impregnation of wifey Ashlee Simpson has forced the jig-dancing pop princess to cancel her June 27 show at the Cape Cod Melody Tent.
Guess it’s tough to lip-sync with a baby bump.
“After careful consideration, Ashlee Simpson has decided to cancel her summer 2008 tour,” said her unnamed publicist in a statement ripped right from PR 101. “She is committed to giving her fans the best show possible, and will be back better than ever and ready to rock in the future.”
That’s a relief. Ticket refunds are available at point of purchase. For more information, call the CCMT box office at 508-775-5630.
Crow flies north
Sheryl Crow’s latest album is called “Detours,” and now her tour is living up to the name.
The veteran pop star’s July 30 show at the Tweeter Center in Mansfield has flown the coop and moved to the Bank of America Pavilion. Tickets, $36-$66, go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster and Live Nation. James Blunt and Toots & the Maytals have been tapped as opening acts.
