It is strange but true: when writing position papers for federal agencies, listening to a lot of old Icelandic punk is immensely useful for concentrating the mind...
Anyway, 06.06.06. is clearly the best album of 2006, by far.
Bubbi, if you must ask - think "the Iggy Pop of Iceland".
Memo to self: next time I do this in a room full of people, make sure external speakers are turned off!
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