{"title":"Gus Gus","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"24-7","title":"24 \/ 7","description":"\u003cp\u003efollowing a whirlwind history spanning more than a decade, one of dance music's most notorious acts has joined forces with kompakt following an illustrious run of releases on 4ad, pineapple and great stuff. '24 \/ 7' is a matured journey for this legendary icelandic trio. 6 songs spanning over 50 minutes showcasing their wealth of musical knowledge in creating some of the most turbulent, engrossing pop-techno-house tunes in dance music history. 'thin ice' breaks through with it's throbbing bass line - daniel agust returns for the first time since the 4ad years with his triumphant vocal chorus 'i feel like dancing!' that sets the tone for the rest of the album. their northern souls shine with 'hateful' - a submerged sounding roller coaster that brings forth their remarkable tact for balancing unnerving frequencies with the bliss of modern pop songwriting. gus gus cover the classic jimi tenor tune 'take me baby' and go the extra mile by enlisting tenor to sing his own song! the result is a modern techno \/ house floor smasher. the first single 'add this song' finishes off '24 \/ 7' and is one of the album's true shining moments - the emotional persuasiveness of daniel agust's voice will caress anyone through this blissful electro-fied opus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50436409000267,"sku":"317027","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/3ec8ea25-e048-48ab-91ca-a95691394d2b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726916957"},{"product_id":"mexico-1","title":"Mexico","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew full-length from iconic Icelandic band Gus Gus. Band member Birgir Thorarinsson already prepared for the task at hand with the production of John Grant's brilliant 2013 full-length offering 'Pale Green Ghosts', an electronic songwriting milestone and the ideal training ground for \u003ci\u003eMexico\u003c\/i\u003e. After nearly 20 years of service at the forefront of the international electronic dance community, the legendary Icelandic band commands an impressive amount of followers - and rightly so. 'Mexico' is a hugely satisfying follow-up to past exploits and another step into the future of anthemic pop music. Gus Gus are dead set on maintaining the towering might of their songwriting, infusing the new album with the same luster as their earlier work, but presenting the deed with the snappiness and intricate production values needed for contemporary debauchery. From opening anthem 'Obnoxiously Sexual' to the existentialist shuffle of closing ballad 'This is What You Get When You Mess With Love' this album leaves no stone unturned on its journey to sonic bliss, delving ever deeper into its timeless melodies with every subsequent track.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kompakt","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50436470538571,"sku":"376599","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/89cb37f0-1d08-4155-8a11-ed3f24f59a39_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726917755"},{"product_id":"arabian-horse","title":"Arabian Horse","description":"\u003cp\u003eLet’s fast forward to present day. The trio comprised of President Bongo, Biggi Veira and Daniel August felt the urge to reunite. They set up a makeshift studio in a summer cottage in the depths of the lava field. Secluded in silence and beauty they began working on their seventh studio album and have delivered Arabian Horse - a full length that brims with highlights showcasing GusGus’ versatility and stunning songwriting ability to creative levels that we feel is their greatest accomplishment in their 15+ year history. A vast array of illustrious guest musicians and singers abound on these powerful ten new songs. Most prominently, we welcome the long awaited return of former band member and gifted vocalist Ur?ur \"Earth\" Hákonardóttir who appears on the three songs “Be With Me”, “Arabian Horse” and “Over”. Hogni Elisson recently released a wonderful album with his band Hjaltalin and lends his voice to some of the album's most memorable and deepest moments. Samúel Jón Samúelsson contributes the elevating, goosebump-inducing string arrangements, Davd Thor Jonsson contributes accordion and the banjo. Even an unnamed Gypsy combo leave their mark on \"Arabian Horse\"!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompared to GusGus’ stripped down predecessor for Kompakt, \u003ci\u003eArabian Horse\u003c\/i\u003e is much more \"in your face\" – the songs brim with big gestures, enthralling hooks, pop and soul! GusGus have perfected the craft of balancing that fine line between commercial pop and underground dance music. But who needs compartmentalization when we're talking about music and emotion? Take the powerful schaffel (aka shuffle) anthem \"Deep Inside\" which makes use of big room chords you'd normally hear in more commercial tunes but balances that with a ferocious bass line and vocal duel that belongs to anyone. This sincerity in their music carries throughout “Arabian Horse”. Another prime example of this is the Högni fronted \"Within You\" – strings converge with his breathtaking vocals backed by a thoroughly addictive techno bass kick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s a fact that GusGus retrace their original influences and have created a dance pop album that equally resonates a forgotten period of early ‘90’s dance pop (think The Beloved), classic house music and urban soul a la Massive Attack. But make no mistake, \u003ci\u003eArabian Horse\u003c\/i\u003e does not sound like pure retro in any way. It's deeply rooted in the sound of today backed by one of the most state-of-the-art quality productions Kompakt has released to date. Still need a tag? Why not: Icelandic Hi-Tech Soul.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kompakt","offers":[{"title":"Black LPx2","offer_id":50530427044171,"sku":"338799","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Arabian_Horse_9260ba58_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728078851"},{"product_id":"danceorama","title":"DanceOrama","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe forever exploring electronical entity of a band, Gusgus, has opened yet a new era in their unique sonic multiverse. With their 12th album, the course is set to a strange mysterious place called DanceOrama. A Rave-Mall in a nostalgic future, \u003ci\u003eDanceOrama\u003c\/i\u003e is the place to be, where you can experience infinite freedom, genre and gender free. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoving from the pulsating new-wave influenced techno pop of the last album \u003ci\u003eMobile Home\u003c\/i\u003e (2019), Gusgus emits the vibe of \u003ci\u003eDanceOrama\u003c\/i\u003e on their new album as an arousing, melody-rich hybrid of 80s\/90s parties and raves. The 9- track album is evenly split up in euphoric fusioned pop anthems and genre-free instrumental journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGusgus‘ last album \u003ci\u003eMobile Home\u003c\/i\u003e was the later of twin albums that found the band exploring early 80’s new wave influences and reviving them in the iconic Gusgus soundscape. The highlight on the album was a pulsating techno reggae track called “Higher” that introduced a new member into the band, Margrét Rán, the lead singer of “VÖK”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhereas on \u003ci\u003eMobile Home\u003c\/i\u003e, the concept was stationed in a rural environment of a dystopian side reality, Gusgus now moves to the city. In this city of strange discomforting future omens, \u003ci\u003eDanceOrama \u003c\/i\u003estands out as the rave-mall of freedom. Leaving the new wave influences, this album is a strange hybrid of the 80’s and 90’s parties twisted into a genre-free blend of arousing experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album consists of 5 instrumental tracks and 4 vocal pop songs, ranging from 105-158 bpm and exploring various influences from the 80’s and 90’s and even the 70’s in a strange fusion of techno, trance, italo-disco, house and pop that emits the rawness and innocence of previous decades. The pop songs are quite strictly set as stories related to the mysteries and rumors of \u003ci\u003eDanceOrama\u003c\/i\u003e. One track in particular will be very exciting for our fans, as it has been a regular final track on our live show since the album “Arabian Horse” in 2011. This is the track “Breaking Down” that was recorded during the album “Mexico” in 2013 with “Earth” and “Högni” on vocals but, due to emotional turmoil, has never been released until now.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oroom","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":51245939556683,"sku":"2164173","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/oroomlp005-danceorama_e411acce_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1739229749"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/gus-gus.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}