''Halldór Laxness'' is an album released by the Icelandic musical group
Mínus
Mínus were an Icelandic alternative rock/hardcore band from Reykjavík. They were signed to the record label Smekkleysa. Mínus have shared the stage with, among others, Metallica, Foo Fighters, and Queens of the Stone Age.
Members
* Krum ...
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It was recorded and mixed in Studio Sýrland, Iceland, by
Ken Thomas Kenneth, Ken or Kenny Thomas may refer to:
* Kenneth Thomas (chess player) (born 1938), Chief Financial Officer of the United States Chess Federation
* Ken Thomas (trade unionist) (1927–2008), Welsh trade unionist and General Secretary of the Civi ...
and
Curver
Curver Thoroddsen is an Iceland
Iceland ( is, Ísland; ) is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic Ocean and in the Arctic Ocean. Iceland is the most sparsely populated country in Europe. Iceland's capital and largest city i ...
in February and March 2003 except "Last leaf upon the tree", it was mixed at Tími and produced by Curver. Cover design by Sveinbjörn Pálsson, Art Direction by Börkur Sigþórsson, whose long-time collaboration with the band included most of their music videos. A rarer Icelandic version of the album was released earlier, with artwork by Börkur and Gunnar Vilhjálmsson. Singles from the album included 'Romantic Exorcism', 'Angel in Disguise', and 'The Long Face'. The Long Face was also featured on the UEFA Euro 2004 Video Game. The album's title came from the
Icelandic author of the same name.
This album marked the beginning of the band's departure from their heavier and
noise rock oriented roots, by incorporating mainly clean vocals, as well as focusing on an overall more melodic and accessible sound and more conventional songwriting.
Track listing
All songs by Mínus, except "Last Leaf Upon the Tree", vocals and lyrics by
Katiejane Garside and music by Mínus.
#"Boys of Winter" – 3:53
#"Who's Hobo" – 3:27 (re-release: 3:28)
#"Romantic Exorcism" - 3:20
#"Angel in Disguise" – 3:09 (re-release: 3:10)
#"Flophouse Nightmares" – 2:49 (re-release: 2:47)
#"Here Comes the Night" – 3:33
#"The Long Face" – 4:32
#"My Name Is Cocaine" – 3:59
#"The Ravers" – 2:05
#"I Go Vertigo" – 3:11 (re-release: 3:12)
#"Insomniac" – 4:08 (re-release: 4:07)
#"Last Leaf Upon the Tree" – 5:24 (re-release: 5:28)
The 2004 reissue came with different cover (yellow with the band) and the four videos for "Angel In Disguise", "Flophouse Nightmares", "Romantic Exorcism" and "Insomniac".
Personnel
*Krummi – Vocals
*Frosti – Guitar
*Bjarni – Guitar
*Bjössi – Drums
*Johnny – Bass
Reviews
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Metal Hammer: "every track is strong - 4/5"
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The Independent: "They might just be the rock 'n roll band the world has been waiting for"
*5K- ''
Kerrang!'' live review: "Minus are a welcome blast of March- fresh air, their maelstrom of thrash guitars and magisterially tortured vocals enough to leave cheeks burning and throats gasping for breath an icicle sharp album"
References
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Mínus albums
2003 albums