Show Date: May 11, 1999
Show #9
Norway / Iceland / Denmark - part 1



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Playlist:
# Artist Song (click to play) Album Year CD label
1 Hinn Islenzki Thursaflokkur Solnes Hinn Islenzki Thursaflokkur 1978 Steinar
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.
 
2 Trúbrot Lives Overture / Circulation Lifun 1972 Steinar / Si-Wan
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.
 
3 Popol Ace Mr. Bigalow Stolen from Time 1976 Polydor / Polygram
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.
 
4 Aunt Mary Playthings of the Wind Loaded 1972 Philips
Aunt Mary are from Norway. These guys are an interesting mix. Sometimes having elements of early Nektar or British hard-rock.
 
5 The Old Man and the Sea Monk Song, Part 2 The Old Man and the Sea 1972 Shanty
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.
 
6 Höst Ase Hardt mot Hardt 1976 Pan Records
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.
 
7 Kerrs Pink Mellom Oss Mellom Oss 1981 Musea
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.
 
8 Svanfridur Finido What's Hidden There? 1972 Background Records
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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