''Here Today, Tomorrow Next Week!'' is the second studio album by

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band

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, released on 20 September 1989 through

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. 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

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and number one on the UK Indie Albums chart. The album was not as well received by critics as their critically acclaimed debut album, ''

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'', and was criticized for Einar's greater vocal contribution. The album spawned three singles: "Regina", which reached number two on the ''Billboard''

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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 ''

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''.

Track listing

Notes * The bonus tracks do not appear on the LP edition. * "Hot Meat" is a reworking of "Coldsweat" from the band's debut album, ''

'', as well as the B-side of "Regina".

Personnel

The Sugarcubes *

Björk Guðmundsdóttir Björk Guðmundsdóttir ( , ; born 21 November 1965), known mononymously as Björk, is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and actress. Noted for her distinct voice, three-octave vocal range, and eccentric public pe ...

– vocals *

Einar Örn Benediktsson Einar Örn Benediktsson (born 29 October 1962), often billed as Einar Örn, is an Icelandic popular music singer and trumpet player. He was a member of the Sugarcubes. He served as a member of the Reykjavík City Council between 2010 and 2014 ...

– vocals, trumpet * Þór Eldon Jónsson – guitar * Margrét Örnólfsdóttir – keyboards * Bragi Ólafsson – bass *

Sigtryggur Baldursson Sigtryggur Baldursson (born 2 October 1962) is an Icelandic drummer and singer. Sigtryggur was born in Norway to Icelandic parents. He was a founding member of the Sugarcubes and has been a longtime fixture on the Icelandic punk and alternat ...

– drums and percussion Additional personnel * Baritone Saxophone (track 1) – Nigel Hitchcock * Brass, Arranged By (track 1) – Ólafur Gaukur * Tenor saxophone (track 1) – Gary Barnacle * Trombone (track 1) – Pete Thomas * Trombone bass (track 1) – Kenny Hamilton * Trumpet (track 1) – John Thirkell, Stewart Brooks * Cello (track 13) – Anthony Pleeth, Ben Kennard, Martin Loveday, Paul Kegg * Viola (track 13) – David Emanuel, Garfield Jackson, George Robertson, Levine Andrade * Violin (track 13) – Barry Wilde, Ben Cruft, Bill Benham, David Woodcock, Elizabeth Edwards, Mark Berrow, Peter Oxer, Roger Garland,

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* Lead Violin (track 13) – Gavyn Wright * Strings Conductor, Arranged By (track 13) – Chris Cameron * Contractor (track 13) – Isobel Griffiths * Strings recording (track 13) – Mike Ross-Trevor * Mixing – Pétur Gíslason (tracks 1, 7, 8), Derek Birkett (tracks 2, 4–6, 9–13), Siggi Baldursson (track 3) * Production – Derek Birkett, The Sugarcubes * Recording – Brian Pugsley * Additional recording – Brad Grisdale, Gail Lambourne, Gerard Johnson (track 1), Gordon Milne, Ian Horne, Julian Withers, Karen White, Phil Bodger, Will Gosling * Technical assistance – Paul Ellis * Publisher – Second Wind * Artwork – Keli Kaldi, Óskar Storm * Layout – Designland * Outside photo – Aged Rings * Inside photo – Andrew Catlin * Sleeve design – Keli Kaldi and Óskar Strom

Charts

References

{{Authority control The Sugarcubes albums 1989 albums Elektra Records albums Albums recorded at Berry Street Studio