Released September 1989 Artist The Sugarcubes Label Elektra Records | Length 51:45 Release date September 1989 Genre Alternative rock | |
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Recorded Spring/Summer 1989, Studio Syrland, Reykjavik Here Today, Tomorrow Next Week!
(1989) Stick Around for Joy
(1992) Producers The Sugarcubes, One Little Indian Records Similar The Sugarcubes albums, Alternative rock albums | ||
The sugarcubes tidal wave
Here Today, Tomorrow Next Week! was the second album by the Icelandic alternative rock-pop band The Sugarcubes, released in October 1989.
Contents
- The sugarcubes tidal wave
- The sugarcubes here today tomorrow next week full album
- Video clip
- Performers
- Personnel
- Songs
- References
The name of the album was inspired by Mr. Toad from the famous children's book by Kenneth Grahame The Wind in the Willows.
A version of the album sung in Icelandic was also released, titled Illur Arfur ("bad legacy").
Contrary to their debut album, Here Today, Tomorrow Next Week! was poorly received by critics.
The sugarcubes here today tomorrow next week full album
Video clip
Performers
Vocals: Björk Guðmundsdóttir and Einar Örn Benediktsson.
Trumpet: Einar Örn Benediktsson.
Guitars: Þór Eldon Jónsson.
Keyboards: Margrét Örnólfsdóttir.
Bass: Bragi Ólafsson.
Drums and percussion: Sigtryggur Baldursson.
Lyrics and music: The Sugarcubes.
”Tidal Wave” Brass arrangement: Oli Gaukur. Tenor saxophone and MD: Gary Barnacle. Trombone: Pete Thoms. Baritone saxophone: Nigel Hitchcock. Trumpets: John Thirkell and Stuart Brooks. Bass Trombone: Kenny Hamilton.
”Planet” String recordings: Mike Ross at CBS Studios. Conduction and arrangement: Chris Cameron. 1st. violin: G. Wright. Violins: W. Gibson, D. Woodcock, R. Garland, B. Croft, M. Berrow, B. Wilde, E. Edwards, B. Benham, and P. Oxer. Viola: G. Jackson, I. Andrade, G. Robertson, D. Emanuel. Cello: P. Kegg, M. Loveday, A. Pleeth, and B. Kennard. Contractor: I. Griffiths.
Acknowledgement: Paul Ellis for technical assistance and Derek Birkett for his input.
Personnel
Bonus tracks production: The Sugarcubes and Derek Birkett.
Recording: Brian Pugsley at Syrland studios.
Additional recordings: Gerad Johnson, Will Gosling, Julian Withers, and Gail Lambourne at Orinoco Studios, London. Phil Bodger at Strong Room Studios. Brad Grisdale at Berry Street Studios. Ian Horne and Birkett at Liquidator studios.
Production: The Sugarcubes and Derek Birkett.
Mix: Pétur Gíslason at CBS Roof Top Studios, with the exception of 1, 9, and 10 which were mixed by Derek Birkett at Orinoco Studios, and 3 which was mixed by Sigtryggur Baldursson at CBS Studios.
Songs
1Tidal Wave2:56
2Regina4:06
3Speed Is the Key3:19