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September 18, 2006

Sugarcubes Reunion

Via Bjork.com:

"Nearly 20 years ago The Sugarcubes put out on their own label Smekkleysa SM, their first single Birthday. This release was the start to the splendid career of The Sugarcubes, and impressive releases of Icelandic artists in Iceland and abroad alike. These first steps made by The Sugarcubes have made and everlasting impact and influence on the Icelandic export of music.

It is therefor with unbound joy we announce the 20th anniversary concert of Birthday and The Sugarcubes in Reykjavik on the 17th of November. The Sugarcubes will take to the stage for the first time in 14 years.

All profit from the concert goes back into Smekkleysa SM who will continue to work on a non-profit basis for the future betterment of Icelandic music and artists.

World domination or death! yes thank you!"

Fun fact: Björk's face is on Icelandic currency! (Not true!)

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I hope it pops up on Youtube. Airfare from Melbourne to Reykjavik is a little inhibiting.

Posted by: CNWB at 09/18/06 9:54 PM | Reply
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Does this mean we have to hear the pre-k-fed annoying white rapper pop in on every line bjork sings? Don't get me wrong, I adore their stuff, just not the "i said ouch, this really hurts" guy.

Posted by: LL Cool F at 09/18/06 11:09 PM | Reply
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happy birthday to birthday....

one of the best singles of all time....

sounds like nothing i'd ever heard & still have yet to hear.....

simply beautiful.

thank you, bjork!

Posted by: maya lucia at 09/19/06 12:30 AM | Reply
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how about a stereogum contest for r/t airfare and tix to the show??

Posted by: anon at 09/19/06 1:44 AM | Reply
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i love sugarcubes

Posted by: disasterhead at 09/19/06 3:10 AM | Reply
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Saw them way back in 1988 at the Paradiso in Amsterdam. It was fun, especially the songs in icelandic and Einar going nuts with his trumpet.

Posted by: Hans at 09/19/06 4:09 AM | Reply
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I heart Bjork.

Posted by: Dale Cruse at 09/19/06 7:29 AM | Reply
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Space Ghost must be proud...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axg6AgYPF0E

Posted by: nick at 09/19/06 4:38 PM | Reply
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I heart Bjork too, but there's something a tad off about this. I can't put my finger on it.

Posted by: Memememe at 09/19/06 10:46 PM | Reply
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amazing

Posted by: andrea at 09/25/06 9:28 PM | Reply
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got my tix to go- anyone else making this vision quest?

Posted by: bob at 10/08/06 3:42 PM | Reply
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birthday is the bollocks

Posted by: jui at 11/10/06 11:31 AM | Reply
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