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The Great Crossover Potential
''The Great Crossover Potential'' is a greatest hits album by the Sugarcubes, released on July 14, 1998. It contains tracks from the group's three studio albums, with no new tracks or remixes. Track listing Notes * Tracks 1–5 are from the Sugarcubes' debut album, ''Life's Too Good''. * Tracks 6–9 are from their second album, '' Here Today, Tomorrow Next Week!'' * Tracks 10–14 are from their final album, ''Stick Around for Joy ''Stick Around for Joy'' is the third and final studio album by Icelandic alternative rock band the Sugarcubes. It was released in 1992 by Elektra. The album was supported by four singles: "Hit", which reached number one on the Modern Rock Track ...'' References 1988 greatest hits albums The Sugarcubes albums Elektra Records compilation albums One Little Independent Records compilation albums {{1990s-alt-rock-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sugarcubes
The Sugarcubes ( Icelandic: Sykurmolarnir) were an Icelandic alternative rock band from Reykjavík formed in 1986 and disbanded in 1992. For most of their career, the band consisted of Björk Guðmundsdóttir (vocals, keyboards), Einar Örn Benediktsson (vocals, trumpet), Þór Eldon (guitar), Bragi Ólafsson (bass), Margrét "Magga" Örnólfsdóttir (keyboards) and Sigtryggur Baldursson (drums). The Sugarcubes' debut album, ''Life's Too Good'' (1988), was an unexpected international success, and produced their signature song "Birthday". It is credited as the first Icelandic album to have a worldwide impact and influenced Icelandic popular music. Their follow-up album, '' Here Today, Tomorrow Next Week!'', was released 1989 to mixed reviews. Their third and final album, ''Stick Around for Joy'', released in February 1992, was better received and produced the successful singles "Hit" and " Leash Called Love". ''Rolling Stone'' referred to them as "the biggest rock band to emerge f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greatest Hits
A greatest hits album or best-of album is a type of compilation album that collects popular and commercially successful songs by a particular artist or band. While greatest hits albums are typically supported by the artist, they can also be created by record companies without express approval from the original artist as a means to generate sales. They are typically regarded as a good starting point for new fans of an artist, but are sometimes criticized by longtime fans as not inclusive enough or necessary at all. It is also common for greatest hits albums to include new recordings, remixes or unreleased alternate takes of the hit songs, plus other new material as bonus tracks to increase appeal for longtime fans (who might otherwise already own the recordings included). At times, a greatest hits compilation marks the first album appearance of a successful single that was never attached to a previous studio album. History The first greatest hits album was Johnny Mathis's ''J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sugarcubes Albums
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1988 Greatest Hits Albums
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Stick Around For Joy
''Stick Around for Joy'' is the third and final studio album by Icelandic alternative rock band the Sugarcubes. It was released in 1992 by Elektra. The album was supported by four singles: "Hit", which reached number one on the Modern Rock Tracks chart in the US and number 17 on the UK Singles Chart, "Walkabout", "Vitamin" and " Leash Called Love", which went to number one on the US Dance chart. The album peaked at number 95 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and reached number 16 on the UK Albums Chart, marking the band's lowest charting positions on both charts. Production The band recorded the album in the United States, with producer Paul Fox. Critical reception ''Trouser Press'' wrote that "Björk’s singing is shapely, passionate and willfully bizarre; she carries the album pretty much on her own." '' MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide'' deemed ''Stick Around for Joy'' the band's "most accessible and, true to its name, happiest sounding album, packed end to end with live ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Here Today, Tomorrow Next Week!
''Here Today, Tomorrow Next Week!'' is the second studio album by Icelandic alternative rock band the Sugarcubes, released in September 1989 through Elektra Records. A version of the album sung in Icelandic titled ''Illur Arfur!'' (English: ''Bad Legacy!'') was released as well, with the same English track listing, under the name of Sykurmolarnir (Sugarcubes in Icelandic). The album reached number 70 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, number 15 on the UK Albums Chart and number one on the UK Indie Albums chart. The album was not as well received by critics as their critically acclaimed debut album, ''Life's Too Good'', and was criticized for Einar's greater vocal contribution. The album spawned three singles: "Regina", which reached number two on the ''Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks chart, "Tidal Wave" and "Planet". Music videos were released for all three singles, as well as "Eat the Menu". The name of the album was inspired by Mr. Toad from the famous children's book ''The Wind in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Life's Too Good
''Life's Too Good'' is the debut studio album by Icelandic alternative rock group the Sugarcubes. It was released in April 1988 by One Little Indian in the UK and Europe and in May 1988 by Elektra Records in the US. The album was an unexpected success and brought international attention for the band, especially to lead singer Björk, who would launch a successful solo career in 1993. Consisting of veterans of Reykjavík's early 1980s rock culture, the band took elements of the post-punk sound that characterised the scene, intending to create a humorous take on pop music's optimism, which is reflected in the album's title. Despite never having intended to be taken seriously, and because of the success of their debut and their contractual obligations, the Sugarcubes went on to release two further studio albums. Release The lead single "Birthday" was released on Derek Birkett's One Little Indian Records in August 1987.Pytlik, 2003. p.38 After influential magazine ''NME'' declared it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hit (The Sugarcubes Song)
"Hit" is a song written and recorded by Icelandic alternative rock band the Sugarcubes. It was released on 30 December 1991 as the lead single from their third and final studio album, ''Stick Around for Joy''. The song became the band's most successful single, reaching number one on ''Billboard''s Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States, as well as peaking at number 17 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was accompanied by a music video directed by Óskar Jónasson. Track listings UK 7-inch vinyl ''Side A'' # "Hit" – 03:57 ''Side B'' # "Theft" – 03:50 UK 12-inch vinyl ''Side A'' # "Hit" – 03:57 # "Theft" – 03:50 ''Side B'' # "Hit" – 03:50 # " Leash Called Love" – 03:42 UK CD1 # "Hit" – 03:57 # "Theft" – 03:50 # "Hit" – 03:57 # "Chihuahua" – 03:32 Remixes * "Hit (Tony Humphries Sweet & Low Mix)" – 7:10 * "Hit (Tony Humphries Papa Bear Mix)" – 5:32 Covers The track was covered by the English indie rock band Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine (al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Birthday (The Sugarcubes Song)
"Birthday" is a song written and recorded by Icelandic band the Sugarcubes. It was released as a single in 1987, and included in their 1988 debut album ''Life's Too Good''. It was their first international single and the first single released from the album. The Icelandic version, ''"Ammæli"'', was released on the Iceland-only single "''Einn Mol'á Mann'' (''One Cube Per Head'')" the previous year and was included as the B-side on the international single. After "Birthday" became the single of the week in ''Melody Maker'' magazine and ''NME'' in August 1987, and was selected as number one in John Peel's Festive Fifty list, the band attained worldwide recognition and success. In the United Kingdom, the song was the group's first chart entry at number 65 and also reached number two on the country's indie charts. In the US it was ranked at number 15 on ''The Village Voice''s "Pazz & Jop" critics' annual year-end poll to find the best music of 1988. The Sugarcubes performed the song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Christgau
Robert Thomas Christgau ( ; born April 18, 1942) is an American music journalist and essayist. Among the most well-known and influential music critics, he began his career in the late 1960s as one of the earliest professional rock critics and later became an early proponent of musical movements such as hip hop, riot grrrl, and the import of African popular music in the West. Christgau spent 37 years as the chief music critic and senior editor for ''The Village Voice'', during which time he created and oversaw the annual Pazz & Jop critics poll. He has also covered popular music for ''Esquire'', ''Creem'', ''Newsday'', ''Playboy'', ''Rolling Stone'', ''Billboard'', NPR, ''Blender'', and ''MSN Music'', and was a visiting arts teacher at New York University. CNN senior writer Jamie Allen has called Christgau "the E. F. Hutton of the music world – when he talks, people listen." Christgau is best known for his terse, letter-graded capsule album reviews, composed in a concentrat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alternative Rock
Alternative rock, or alt-rock, is a category of rock music that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1970s and became widely popular in the 1990s. "Alternative" refers to the genre's distinction from Popular culture, mainstream or commercial rock or pop music. The term's original meaning was broader, referring to musicians influenced by the musical style or independent, DIY ethic, DIY ethos of late-1970s punk rock.di Perna, Alan. "Brave Noise—The History of Alternative Rock Guitar". ''Guitar World''. December 1995. Traditionally, alternative rock varied in terms of its sound, social context, and regional roots. Throughout the 1980s, magazines and zines, college radio airplay, and word of mouth had increased the prominence and highlighted the diversity of alternative rock's distinct styles (and music scenes), such as noise pop, indie rock, grunge, and shoegaze. In September 1988, Billboard (magazine), ''Billboard'' introduced "alternative" into their charting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolling Stone
''Rolling Stone'' is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. It was founded in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, in 1967 by Jann Wenner, and the music critic Ralph J. Gleason. It was first known for its coverage of rock music and political reporting by Hunter S. Thompson. In the 1990s, the magazine broadened and shifted its focus to a younger readership interested in youth-oriented television shows, film actors, and popular music. It has since returned to its traditional mix of content, including music, entertainment, and politics. The first magazine was released in 1967 and featured John Lennon on the cover and was published every two weeks. It is known for provocative photography and its cover photos, featuring musicians, politicians, athletes, and actors. In addition to its print version in the United States, it publishes content through Rollingstone.com and numerous international editions. Penske Media Corporation is the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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