VA - Poppsaga, Icelands Pop Scene 1972-77 [2014]

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VA - Poppsaga, Icelands Pop Scene 1972-77 [2014]

For the first-time ever, beyond its rocky shores, Poppsaga reveals the music the Sugarcubes generation grew up with. This is the story of Icelands pop scene before the outside world discovered its unique twist on music. From the pure, Beatle-esque pop of Pelican to the glam-rock of Change, from the disco-influenced Poker to the yearning intimacy of Jhann G. Jhannssonn, Poppsaga collects music which would have entranced the world if the dice had rolled differently. In the 70's, Iceland wanted to be heard by the outside world: Pelican recorded in and toured America; Change recorded in London and had a British release; Jhann G. Jhannsson recorded at Londons legendary Olympic Studios with Madeline Bell and ex-Jeff Beck drummer Micky Waller. Finally, these Icelandic artists are receiving the exposure they deserved. (Amazon)

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Track list

01 Pelican Jenny Darling 3:11

02 Change Lazy London Lady 3:13

03 Paradís Superman 2:29

04 Svanfríður Woman Of Our Day 3:09

05 Jóhann G. Jóhannsson Don't Try To Fool Me 3:30

06 Svanfríður What's Hidden There? 4:06

07 Change Yaketty Yak, Smacketty Smack 3:14

08 Jóhann G. Jóhannsson I Need A Woman 3:02

09 Celsius Days Pass Me By 3:15

10 Magnus Thor Blue Jean Queen 3:57

11 Poker Driving In The City 2:49

12 Paradís Rabbits 3:09

13 Jóhann G. Jóhannsson Joe The Mad Rocker 2:39

14 Magnús & Jóhann Mary Jane 4:01

15 Poker Get On To A Sure Thing 3:42

16 Pal Brothers Candy Girl 2:16

17 Pelican My Glasses 1:58

18 Poker Take Me To The Sun 4:38

19 Celsius Poker 3:50

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