Showing posts with label Sugarcubes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sugarcubes. Show all posts

Sunday, July 31, 2016

Sugarcubes - Here Today, Tomorrow, Next Week! - 1989

Sugarcubes' second album carried forward the quirky and esoteric music that made their first album so wonderful.  An interesting blend of jangle, synth, new wave and post punk with a hint of ethnic folk...  is all that even possible?

Having gotten on the Cubes bus a little late, after Stick Around and before It's It, I found it took several listens before I became accustomed to the sound.  I still don't like the Fred Schneider-like screaming by who I assume is Einar.  But, Bjork's vocals, while still young and wild, are really really awesome.  She is really a talented, albeit eccentric artist.

I know I'm missing a couple of mixes on here, but I'm pretty sure I have all of the tracks and b-sides.  I didn't want to throw on any of the demos, either.  I preferred this sleeve to the original album art.  The lettering is more classical and it has a very retro feel to it.  All in all, it's a pretty sleeve...

Sunday, May 1, 2016

Sugarcubes - Stick Around For Joy - 1991


Two covers again on this one. Print one side,  flip it over, and print the other side.  I couldn't decide the best way to do it with Just the single cover.  I think they both look pretty sweet.  B-sides all included, but no mixes, as I'm saving those for It's It.

Anyway, this album came out at the end of my freshman year, or beginning of my sophomore year in college.  But, I didn't start listening to Sugarcubes until It's It.  It's It is plug full of fabulous remixes (will post that at a later date, as there are dozens of hidden mixes released across a variety of media to consolidate.)  So, I got that, and felt that I HAD to go back and get the original albums.  Of the three albums, Stick Around For Joy was by far the best.

I love Bjork's vocals, the melodies are fantastic, the music is upbeat and happy, the sound is very Indie.  But, that guy.  I hate that guy's freeking stupid ass vocals that seem disjointed and stupid mixed in with the music.  It's out of place.  OF COURSE, many of you will disagree with me on this point, and I understand, feel free to tell me.  It's just my opinion that I don't like him.

Walkabout is the best, followed by Hit then Leash Called Love.  The singles, obviously.  But, I also LOVE the Carpenters cover song too, only wish it was a studio recording.