I might have another post up my sleeve for later today, but first things first, this entry will feature Danish post-punk greats Sort Sol. Considered to be the first punk band out of Denmark, Sort Sol released a series of seminal singles and albums throughout a rather long tenure, only calling it quits in 2003 after a marginal breakthrough in their home country.
The band was rhythmic and jagged, often to unsettling ends. Under their original name, the Sods, the band released two records- 1979's Minutes to Go and 1980's Under en Sort Sol, soon after switching their name to Sort Sol proper for the remainder of their career. British underground greats 4AD quickly re-released their first record, and put out a single featuring two songs from Under en Sort Sol, which helped to kick the band off to greater heights. Recording with no-wave legend Lydia Lunch soon after also worked wonders for their exposure...and the band continued on to record seven more records before their hiatus.
Since these popped on random during this morning's routine, I've uploaded two of my favorite tracks from Under en Sort Sol for your listening pleasure...without any further ado:
download Sort Sol- 'Misguided'
download Sort Sol- 'Roller Ball'
Most of the band's material is currently out of print, but should you find a Import CD or a LP record, snap it right up!
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