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I begynnelsen var staten…(In the beginning the state was…)
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This 7" EP is political anthem opposing the national state, and is fully titled "in the beginning the State was, has always been and will forever be." The front cover illustrates a lion (the Norwegian state symbol) with an axe killing the first man, Adam, before he eats of the apple knowledge. The band, PARANOIA @ PANORAMA was located in Haugesund, and was of a few interesting ones based in this town during the early nineties. Another punk band was BRUKT DASSPAPIR, who also made a cassette. The EP contains 7 varied songs, but is poorly mixed. The first song, Sol, is a popsong, but ends up in punk-fashion. The same applies to H.K.L. The rest of the songs are made in a purly punk and HC fashion (Null grader celsius and Illusjon is with a special mention). The lyrics are very much political, and the EP contains a lyrics sheet in both Norwegian and English. A story referring to the title is also included. If you want to read the story, go here!
Trackslist: Slagmarken is recorded live in 1990. You can almost hear the audience ;-) A rawer sound-mix was done after the tracks were recorded. The released 7"EP lacked much of the energi captured in this sound-mix. Reissue as "In the beginning the paranoia was..." on CD-R by Pur Faen Records in 2004. Take a closer look at the mp3-page to download.
Paranoia Panorama Live 1990 A review in ROCK FURORE (#3/92) said this: ”This is the first vinyl from Snack Ohm Tapes since the punk collection “Tsjernobilly Boogie” in 86, released in cooperation with Humbug Tapes from the town of Voss. The clock seems to have stood still since then. Or perhaps the new generations have much to say about militarism, nationalism, media-lies, hunger and alienation?……. Not a great musical experience, and the mixing isn’t to good either. Although; NOK 30 for seven songs, a colourful child-like front-cover and a lyrics- sheet enclosed is not that expensive.” (J R Bruun) This release is not available.
Latest Update: 2005-05-24
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