V/A - 6 x 2 [Compilation] (1981)

Artist: V/A
Release: 6 x 2, Compilation 1981
Covers: Front | Back | Vinyl A | Vinyl B | USB Article
Label: Polar #POLS 332
Genre: Hard / Heavy Rock / Metal
Country: Sweden
Bitrate: 320kbps
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Mixed genre compilation produced by Jonas Warnebring of RÅG I RYGGEN. Contains the 2 fantastic songs "Kronofogden" and "Det Finns Ingen Hjälp Att Få" by UMEÅ SMALL BAND, top H/R masterpieces!. Also recorded the singles 'Utanför (1982)' and 'På Väg (1983)'. The band are now on Facebook, check them out!: Official Facebook Page

UMEÅ SMALL BAND INFO:
Songs recorded 29-30 July by Lennart Östlund.

Claes Björnberg - Drums (Rikets Affärer)
Niklas Munter - Bass / Vocals (Rikets Affärer)
Lars Eklund - Guitar (Rikets Affärer)

FÅGEL BLÅ INFO:
Songs recorded 27-28 July by Lennart Östlund.

Mats Dagergren - Drums
Jens Dagergren - Guitar
Nisse Ström - Bass
Arne Lindroth - Guitar
Eva Bratt - Vocals
Thord Eriksson - Vocals / Guitar

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1. Pall Ritz & The Piccolos - Modern Politik
2. Fågel Blå - Berras Gäng (!!!)
3. Chorus - Sitting in the Moonlight
4. Umeå Small Band - Det Finns Ingen Hjälp Att Få (!!!!!)
5. Dolce Vita - Don't Wanna Be Your Baby
6. Tokyo - Framtiden
7. Dolce Vita - Deja Vu
8. Tokyo - Det Finns Inga Änglar
9. Umeå Small Band - Kronofogden (!!!!!)
10. Pall Ritz & The Piccolos - Snobbar Som Jobbar
11. Chorus - Teach Me, Teach Me
12. Fågel Blå - Maria (!!)

Small Band - På Väg [Single] (1983)

Artist: Umeå Small Band

Release: På Väg / Älvornas Bal, Single 1983

Genre: Rock

Country: Sweden (Umeå)

Bitrate: 320Kbps

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1. På Väg

2. Älvornas Bal

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This single was relased under the shortened name SMALL BAND.



The song "På Väg" are about to always be "on the way" but never know what the end destination is. "Älvornas Bal" simple translates to "Fairy Ball".



This was their last release before going seperate ways, Claes Björnberg (who also sent me this rip, thanks!) are still living in Umeå, Niklas and Lars moved to Stockholm.



For more info check out the Official Facebook Page of USB!.

Umeå Small Band - Utanför [Single] (1982)

Artist: Umeå Small Band

Release: Utanför / Nu Vill Jag Va', Single 1982

Covers: Front | Back | Vinyl A | Vinyl B

Genre: Rock

Country: Sweden (Umeå)

Bitrate: 320Kbps

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1. Utanför

2. Nu Vill Jag Va'

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The story of Umeå Small Band began in the late 70's when the members Niklas Munter (bass, vocals), Steffe (guitar), Lars Eklund (guitar, vocals), Claes Björnberg (organ), Matte (drums) formed the band RIKETS AFFÄRER, they released a single entitled "Berlin / Mitt Enda Liv" in 1979 who had a mix of powerpop and symphonic/progressive rock influences in the vein of bands like KAIPA, MIKLAGÅRD, RÅG I RYGGEN and TRETTIOÅRIGA KRIGET. The band split-up in 1980 and the beginning of UMEÅ SMALL BAND would later take form.



This is the first single from Umeå Small Band, not as heavy as their earlier 2 songs "Kronofogden" & "Det finns ingen hjälp att få" who was presented on the '6 x 2' compilation!.



This single was recorded in Studio Tonteknink and produced by Pelle Henricsson / USB with line-up: Niklas Munter - Vocals / Bass, Lars Eklund - Guitars / Vocals & Claes Björnberg - Drums / Piano



In the song "Utanför" the lyrics are about the man going to work and has nothing else to do, unseen for the world around. The point in this song is that people should take care of those who has difficulty to be recognised by others, at work or in the daily life. "Nu vill jag va'" are just about a man who want to be in the same bed as some girl instead of working at the factory.



USB also released a second single in 1983 entitled "På Väg / Älvornas Bal" under the shortened name SMALL BAND.



For more info check out the Official Facebook Page of USB!.