This might not be that interesting to all the Swedes out there since Solglasogon was played to death by the swedish radio. Still today it can be heard from now and then. Regardless it’s one of the most brilliant powerpop songs to emerge out of Sweden both musically and lyrically.

Joppe Philgren got a perfect sarcastic and snotty voice. It’s a giant step from the crude punk that could be heard on their debut Sven Jerrings rost and sure I wouldn’t mind if they had released couple of more records in that vein but it was as high energy pop band they sounded the best.

Solglasögon är en jävligt barnslig grej det kan aldrig bli någonting mellan dig och mig.

Country: Sweden
Year: 1980
Label: Sonet
Format: 7″
Songs:
Solglasogon.mp3
Chick e chack.mp3

This is the Wipers first record. You know it’s great. It’s got that unique sound that you’re so spoiled with from the 70s punk scene. Dark, haunting, energetic, powerful and inspiring.

Wipers seems to have a sort of a cult status that I have a little hard time understanding. They did some great tunes but also lots of not that interesting stuff. Nevertheless both Better Of Dead and Up In Flames stands the test of time. So your’re giving this a chance, right?

Country: USA
Year: 1978
Label: Trap
Format: 7″
Songs:
Better Off Dead.mp3
Up In Flames.mp3
Does It Hurt.mp3