#65 Utangarðsmenn

#65 Utangarðsmenn - 45 RPM

Steiner, 1981

Icelandic powerpop, garage rock

I consider this to be one of the gems of my collection. It's short, and it's sweet, and it is one of the first second hand records I ever ordered.

I first heard Utangardsman on the Power Pearls compilation, where they are identified as "The Outsiders", which I gather is the English translation of the Icelandic. Their song on the comp was "Phantom Bitch", and I LOVE that song. It's a sweet little number that perfectly captures the essence of having a hopeless crush on someone, so emotionally it's engaging; but beyond that, it has great vocal harmonies, an engaging sound profile, and a catchy melody.

The other songs on this album are different in nature, but each delivers in its own way. I highly recommend.

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Shout Out to Jampy

I got this sweet record stand for Christmas from Stu. Created by Jampy (my excellent birthday twin) and featuring Dartmouth's own Three Sisters (Tuft's Cove smokestacks), it helps me display whatever wicked wax I'm spinning. Very cool.

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