I played some Sigur Ros (The acoustic version of "Njosnavelin") for my friends the other day... they talked about cutting themselves (jokingly as in how bad it was). :(

What did you say to them?

"C'mon... you guys have no taste."

Not the most exciting response.

Well it's true.
I understand difference in opinion, but Sigur Ros? Cutting?

The dude that talked about cutting himself is going to a Ben Folds Five concert in about a week.

I do not pity him.

I saw Ben Folds live and he actually put on a really fun show.

I have a funny relationship with Sigur Rós. I really liked Ágætis byrjun but never bothered checking out anything after it. I think I wasn't sure what direction they could possibly go in with their sound that wouldn't be a letdown.

Music is a matter of taste and feelings :( Your friends probably aren't on wave of dreamy atmospheric music.

Ok, so if I understand well, you are afraid you will be dissapointed with other albums. Than I recommend to try album ( ) - togeher with Ágætis byrjun my two favourites and I hope it won't dissapoint you. At least sound of this album is in my opinion more similar to Ágætis byrjun than other albums.

I downloaded Takk and listened to it for a while.

Then I realized it was overblown symphonic prog.
Ágætis byrjun and () are much better albums, I'd say.

I agree!
Janszoon, you can see I am not only one with this opinion :)