SVANFRIDUR-What's Hidden There-Iceland '72 prog rock-NEW CD

SVANFRIDUR - What's Hidden There,

Iceland 1972

(SHADOKS 124) 

new CD

reissue

The Icelandic prog-rock band Svanfrídur released only one album, recorded six months after they played their first gig.

 This short-lived band rapidly rose to fame, receiving rave reviews for live performances, but in fact their music was way ahead of its time.

They were unable to seal a recording contract so they formed their own label - Swan Records.

When the album ¿What¿s Hidden There?¿ was released in autumn 1972 it got mixed reviews and sold only a few hundred copies, leaving the band with a great album but sadly not the income they had been hoping for.
Recorded at London¿s Majestic Studios the album was cut and pressed in England.

Perhaps one of the best heavy prog / underground album from Scandinavia with amazing guitar & all English vocals.

Would have been a famous and successful album on Decca UK.

 Svanfridur ‎– What's Hidden There?
Label:
Shadoks Music ‎– SHADOKS 124
Format:
CD, Album, Reissue
Country:
Germany
Released:
2010
Genre:
Rock
Style:
Prog Rock
Tracklist

1     The Woman Of Our Day

    Written-By – B. Hrafnsson*

    
2     The Mug

    Written-By – G. Hermannsson*

    
3     Please Bend

    Written-By – Svanfriður*

    
4     What's Hidden There?

    Written-By – J. Ragnarsson*

    
5     Did You Find It?

    Written-By – S. R. Jónsson*

    
6     What Now You People Standing By

    Written-By – B. Hrafnsson*

    
7     Give Me Some Gas

    Written-By – S. Karlsson*

    
8     My Dummy

    Written-By – P. Kristjánsson*

    
9     Finido

    Written-By – S. R. Jónsson*

    
Companies, etc.

    Recorded At – Majestic Studios
    Manufactured By – Optimal Media Production – AA04764

Credits

    Arranged By – Sigurður R. Jónsson*, Svanfriður*
    Artwork [Front Cover Drawing] – Þórður (2)
    Artwork [Inside Photo] – Björgvin Pálsson
    Artwork [Sleeve Design] – Baldvin Halldórsson
    Backing Vocals – Birgir Hrafnsson (tracks: 2, 6), Gunnar Hermannsson (tracks: 2)
    Bass – Gunnar Hermannsson
    Drums, Percussion – Sigurður Karlsson
    Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Birgir Hrafnsson
    Engineer – Roger Wilkinson
    Grand Piano, Synthesizer [Mini Moog], Violin, Flute, Vocals – Sigurður R. Jónsson* (tracks: 2, 6)
    Lead Vocals – Pétur Kristjánsson
    Liner Notes – Jónatan Garðarsson
    Lyrics By – Robert Árni*
    Mastered By [Master Cutting] – Aron*
    Other [Equipment] – Albert Aðalsteinsson
    Producer – Roger Wilkinson, Svanfriður*
    Saw [Sandvik] – Sigurður R. Jónsson* (tracks: 5)
    Tape Op – Derek Chandler

Notes
Recorded at Majestic Recording Studios London july 11. 12. 13. 16. 17. 18. 1972
Barcode and Other Identifiers

    Barcode: 801670012429
    Mastering SID Code: IFPI L573
    Mould SID Code: IFPI 9723
    Matrix / Runout: YA-2337-2 AA04764-01