Rokk í Reykjavík
| Rokk í Reykjavík | ||
|---|---|---|
| Compilation | ||
| Released | April 1982 | |
| Genre | Punk/New Wave | |
| Length | 76 min 58 sec | |
| Record Label | Hugrenningur | |
| Producer | various | |
| Professional reviews | ||
| Rate Your Music review | link | |
Rokk í Reykjavík was an Icelandic compilation released in April 1982 as a 2 LP released through Hugrenningur. This compilation features the performances of several Icelandic bands of the post punk/New Wave in a concert called Rokk í Reykjavík (Rock in Reykjuavík) which took place during the Boreal Winter. This release was taken from a TV documentary directed by Óskar Jónasson during 1981-82 period, which went into the market as a video in VHS format.
Several important bands appear in this compilation, such as Þeyr, a legendary New Wave band that contributed with two of ther most important songs: Rúdolf and Killer Boogie. Tappi Tíkarrass a band led by singer Björk contributed with two works: Hrollur and Dúkkulísur. Purrkur Pillnikk, a punk band with Einar Örn Benediktsson as the frotman, appears here with Óvænt and Gluggagægir.
Other important artists featured here are Bubbi Morthens with his band Egó and the reknown Sveinbjörn Beinteinsson, among others.
The image cover for this release is a picture of Tappi Tíkarrass.
Table of contents |
Reissue
- October 1993 – Rokk í Reykjavík (Smekkleysa)
LP 1
Side A – length: 17 min 12 sec
Side B – length: 20 min 37 sec
Total length: 37 min 49 sec
Track listing
| Track | Title | Length | Artist | Lyrics | Audio clips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side A | |||||
| 01 | Ó Reykjavík | 02:25 | Vonbrigði | – | - |
| 02 | Seig Heil | 01:10 | Egó | – | - |
| 03 | Gotta Go | 01:45 | Fræbbblarnir | – | - |
| 04 | Óvænt | 01:07 | Purrkur Pillnikk | – | full |
| 05 | Rúdolf | 02:49 | Þeyr | – | - |
| 06 | Creeps | 01:48 | Q4U | – | - |
| 07 | Breyttir Tímar | 02:20 | Egó | – | - |
| 08 | Where are the Bodies | 05:08 | Bodies | - | |
| Side B | |||||
| 01 | Hrollur | 02:25 | Tappi Tíkarrass | – | - |
| 02 | Moving Up to a Motion | 03:15 | Baraflokkurinn | – | - |
| 03 | Talandi Höfuð | 02:55 | Spilafífl | – | - |
| 04 | Í Speglinum | 03:25 | Þursaflokkurinn | – | - |
| 05 | Í Kirkju | 02:42 | Friðryk | – | - |
| 06 | Lífið og Tilveran | 03:25 | Start | – | - |
| 07 | Gullúrið | 03:10 | Grýlurnar | – | - |
LP 2
Side C – length: 18 min 35 sec
Side D – length: 20 min 34 sec
Total length: 39 min 09 sec
Track listing
| Track | Title | Length | Artist | Lyrics | Audio clips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side C | |||||
| 01 | Sat ég Inni á Klepp | 03:42 | Egó | – | - |
| 02 | Gluggagægir | 03:00 | Purrkur Pillnikk | – | - |
| 03 | Dúkkulísur | 02:40 | Tappi Tíkarrass | link | - |
| 04 | Bereft | 03:18 | Mogo Homo | – | - |
| 05 | Hver er Svo Sekur | 02:35 | Jonee Jonee | – | - |
| 06 | Killer Boggie | 02:45 | Þeyr | – | full |
| 07 | Kick Us Out of the Country | 01:55 | Bodies | – | - |
| Side D | |||||
| 01 | Af Því Pabbi Vildi Það | 01:43 | Jonee Jonee | – | - |
| 02 | Í Nótt | 01:48 | Fræbbblarnir | – | - |
| 03 | Guðfræði | 03:00 | Vonbrigði | – | full |
| 04 | Stórir Strákar | 02:40 | Egó | – | - |
| 05 | Gonna Get You | 01:26 | Q4U | – | - |
| 06 | Toys | 01:57 | Q4U | – | - |
| 07 | Lollipops | 02:50 | Sjálfsfróun | – | - |
| 08 | Antichrist | 01:10 | Sjálfsfróun | – | - |
| 09 | Sjálfsfróun | 01:30 | Sjálfsfróun | – | full |
| 10 | Af Litlum Neista Verður Mikið Mál | 02:30 | Bruni BB | – | - |
| 11 | Rímur | 02:00 | Sveinbjörn Beinteinsson | – | - |
External links
- Page about Þeyr
- Tónlist.is – Page about Þeyr. It features mp3 samples (in Icelandic).
- Intravenous.de – Page about Icelandic music. It includes a section for Þeyr.
- Official site of Guðlaugur Kristinn Óttarsson
- Official site of Sigtryggur Baldursson
- Official site of Björk
- Official site of Bubbi Morthens
Categories: 1982 albums