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Artist |
Song (click to play) |
Album |
Year |
CD label |
1 |
Hinn Islenzki Thursaflokkur |
Solnes |
Hinn Islenzki Thursaflokkur |
1978 |
Steinar |
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The name of the group means "The Icelandic Flock of Trolls". I like
the 2 cd's that I have by them very much. I am still trying to get my
hands on a copy of their supposed best album "Thursabit". The group
that I am reminded the most of by Thursaflokkur is Kraan. This is
Thursaflokkur's first album.
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2 |
Trúbrot |
Lives Overture / Circulation |
Lifun |
1972 |
Steinar / Si-Wan |
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This is Trúbrot's third album. They are also from Iceland.
I am reminded of early Argent, particularly Rings of Hands, and All Together Now.
All of the songs on this album are somewhat short, but, they all tie together
into some sort of concept.
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3 |
Popol Ace |
Mr. Bigalow |
Stolen from Time |
1976 |
Polydor / Polygram |
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Popol Ace started out as Popol Vuh, but, changed their name for this album
because of a similarly named German band. Popol Acce is from Norway.
The music is prog with a pop sensibility, perhaps like Machiavel or Crack
the Sky.
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4 |
Aunt Mary |
Playthings of the Wind |
Loaded |
1972 |
Philips |
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Aunt Mary are from Norway. These guys are an interesting mix. Sometimes
having elements of early Nektar or British hard-rock.
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5 |
The Old Man and the Sea |
Monk Song, Part 2 |
The Old Man and the Sea |
1972 |
Shanty |
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From Denmark. A concept album based on the story of the same name. The
band sounds to have a strong Uriah Heep influence, particularly Salisbury
and Look at Yourself.
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6 |
Höst |
Ase |
Hardt mot Hardt |
1976 |
Pan Records |
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Höst is from Norway. This is their second album. Top-notch guitar
and keyboard heavy prog rock.Very tight interplay between all musicians
in the band.
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7 |
Kerrs Pink |
Mellom Oss |
Mellom Oss |
1981 |
Musea |
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This is Kerrs Pink's second release. They are from Norway. It is
very much in the vein of polished symphonic bands like Camel and
Rousseau.
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8 |
Svanfridur |
Finido |
What's Hidden There? |
1972 |
Background Records |
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Svanfridur is from Iceland. This group seems to still have a foot in
60's psychedelic pop, especially in the vocals. The is probably not
much of interest here for hard-core prog fans, but, I think the last
song "Finido" is pretty interesting. Reminds me of String Driven Thing.
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