The Sugarcubes

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Sugarcubes
Background information
Origin Iceland
Genre(s) Alternative
Years active 1986 - 1992 - Reunited for one-off anniversary show in 2006.
Label(s) One Little Indian

The Sugarcubes (Icelandic: Sykurmolarnir) were an Icelandic alternative rock band formed in 1986 and disbanded in 1992. They received critical and popular acclaim internationally. They first came to notice in the UK when radio DJ John Peel played "Birthday," later voted by his listeners as a single of the year. The band's music was characterized by psychedelic sound, whimsical yet heartfelt lyrics, and the imploring, girlish voice of vocalist Björk Guðmundsdóttir, who later went on to great success as a solo artist. The band's name was assumed by its fans to be an LSD usage reference; the drug had regained widespread popularity while the band was releasing music. While not as successful as Björk's solo career would be, the band is still very highly regarded and remains the most influential Icelandic group.

On November 17, 2006, the band had a one-off reunion concert at Laugardalshöll sport arena in Reykjavík, Iceland, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut single with all profits going to the non-profit Smekkleysa SM to promote Icelandic music.[1]. They were supported by fellow Icelandic groups múm and Rass.

In 1992 The Sugarcubes dissolved as different members of the band had realised they all had different ambitions; Instead of risking their friendship, the band went on an indefinite hiatus. They remain friends to this day and are all still involved in the management of Smekkleysa/Bad Taste.

Contents

[edit] Line up

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

Year Album UK US
1988 Life's Too Good 14 54
1989 Here Today, Tomorrow, Next Week! 15 70
1989 Illur Arfur - Icelandic version of Here Today, Tomorrow Next Week! - -
1992 Stick Around for Joy 16 95
1992 It's It (remixes collection) - -
1998 The Great Crossover Potential (greatest hits compilation) - -

[edit] Singles

Year Song UK singles US Modern Rock US Dance Album
1986 "Ammæli"/"Köttur" - - - Einn Mol'á Mann (Icelandic 500-only EP)
1988 "Birthday" - - - Life's Too Good
1988 "Coldsweat" - - - Life's Too Good
1988 "Deus" - - - Life's Too Good
1988 "Motorcrash (European / Asian single only)" - 10 - Life's Too Good
1988 "Luftguitar (Icelandic only ltd ed EP )" - - - Released under Johnny Triumphs name as track was a duet, not classed as strictly a Sugarcubes Release.
1988 "Birthday/Christmas EP (Jesus & Mary Chain remixes - Disc 2 was a live EP)" - - - Life's Too Good
1989 "Regina" - 2 - Here Today Tomorrow Next Week!
1989 "Planet" - - - Here Today Tomorrow Next Week!
1990 "Tidal Wave (promo only)" - - - Here Today Tomorrow Next Week!
1991 "Hit" 17 1 - Stick Around For Joy
1992 "Walkabout" - 16 - Stick Around For Joy
1992 "Vitamin (remix EP)" - - - Stick Around For Joy
1992 "Leash Called Love (remix EP)- European promo 12" only." - - - Stick Around For Joy
1992 "Birthday / Double Remix EP" - - 1 It's It

[edit] Vinyl and CD boxes

[edit] Collaborations and featuring

[edit] Other releases

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ bjork.com (2006). "The Sugarcubes bounce back into concert!". Retrieved on 2006-10-02.

[edit] External links

The Sugarcubes
Björk Guðmundsdóttir - Einar Örn Benediktsson - Þór Eldon Jónsson - Bragi Ólafsson - Margrét Örnólfsdóttir - Sigtryggur Baldursson
former members: Friðrik Erlingsson - Einar Arnaldur Melax
Management: Árni Benediktsson
See also
Smekkleysa - Björk Guðmundsdóttir & Tríó Guðmundar Ingólfssonar
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