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rattus norvegicus Norwegian Compilation LP (1995)
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Rattus Norvegicus-LP
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Bands/tracks: Svartidauðir - Folk i form Mi - Papir og metall Mi - Alt for fort Ariske Maur - Hun hater karate Ariske Maur - Kvinne og bil-sangen Judas Vitner - Håkon Judas Vitner - Oh, du min solstråle Sannhetsministeriet - T.R.E.V.I. Sannhetsministeriet - Burzemannen Sannhetsministeriet - Ikke vårt flagg Detached - Killed for fashion Detached - Down in the underground Dead Gerhardsens - 50-tallet Dead Gerhardsens - Slaget på Galgeberg Tarmer - Pizza med flein Tarmer - Sieg heil ittland Rechtum Immortalis - Faen Paranoia Panorama - Sult og grønne skoger Paranoia Panorama - Siste rest av menneskelighet Skam - Fight McDonalds Twigs - Confused Twigs - Living in disgraceland Titles in italic are available for download in MP3-format. All you have to do, is to click on the title. |
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"Return to the 14th century, and be reminded of the equality in appearance and behavior between the little and sweet, brown rats; Rattus Norvegicus, and the leaders of the world . Not to be mistaken. Rattus Norvegicus; The politician, is the figure to give one self to. Not only in his predilection for wealth, but also to protect the inviroment. That is why this record is dedicated to all the politician in the world, in their democratic and unselfish struggle as leaders, guides, protectors and wiseman!" There was several rumors before this record was released in 1995, and the expetations were high because we did the ”Tsjernobilly Boogie”-release, and the critcs wasn’t convinced that it was a good release when it was done. But today the release of “Rattus Norvegicus” is seen different as a musical documentary, and in the historic light it shows what the bands did in 1995. The level of the sound varied from each bands, and all the band sounded different. So it’s naturally that the release was like that. The frontocover has a painted picture showing the Norwegian parlament house in bared wire like a prison. And the people are dancing outside. With a saying in latin printed around; the leaders don’t forget a joke so soon. This was a more anarchitic view than earlier. And the self ironic and latin title, Rattus Norvegicus, the Norwegian brown rat. Some said the title was used on a StranglesLP and we did steal it. The release indicates there were not so many interesting bands in this country during that time, and not every band is HC-like, some sounds more metal or ordinary rock. The release contains 12 bands, and 22 songs. I want to mention Svartidauðir, Sannhetsministeriet, Dead Gerhardsens (Oslo) and Mi (Skien) play HC. And Judas Vitner, Paranoia Panorama (both from Haugesund) and Tarmer (Bergen) play punk style. And Rechtum Immortalis (Mo I Rana) plays something HC, but influenced by metal. The only northern-Norwegian from Hamarøy, Ariske Maur plays fast and funny, and has earlier released several cassettes A review in PULS (#16/95) said this:”A Norwegian punk-and HCcollection only on vinyl, even red colour. This smells early eighties stuff. But this release represent the absolute underground of Norwegian punk:Mi, Ariske Maur, Judas Vitner, Tarmer, Rechtum Immortalis, Paranoia Panorama, Skam, Twigs, Detached, Sannhetsminsteriet, Svartidaudir and Dead Gerhardsens. The four last mentioned comes best from this, with lots of humour and some playing managed, also songs. Other wise is a lot of this and that. The sound is sometimes very poor, but lots of energy and low price almost make it up for this. Maybe you shouldn’t invest in this record, if you’re looking for the new album of Green Day. Some what kindeness,and adding because of charm and d.i.y.-attitude, it’s not the stupidest spent of fifty Norwegian kroner”. (K H Troldsaas) This record was released in cooperation with the bands, and was made in 1000 copies and both red and black vinyl, and has a booklet included. Fue copies left. This release is still avaible on LP.
Latest Update: 2004-11-03
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