My wife discovered Norway's alt-rock Madrugada while on a cruise through the antarctic. Their CD "Industrial Silence" was frequently played by the philipino crew as the ship sailed at dawn, which is what madrugada means in spanish. The band was formed in the 1990s and originally covered songs by the likes of the Stones, the Stooges, Velvet Underground and Joy Division. Their first CD, Industrial Silence, broke the band across Europe. Although you won't hear them on US radio, they have had a number of hits and won awards for their haunting, expansive sound. It's a unique sound and not one that's easy to label. But if you like bands like Mazzy Star, Cowboy Junkies, Sigor Ros or Bjork, then it's worth exploring.
The band also released an award-winning live album Live at Tralfamadore recorded at the Oslo Spektrum in front of 7,000 pasty-white nordic fans.
- Amazon: Industrial Silence, Live at Tralfamadore
- Madrugada: Official Site, News, Press
- Interviews: Guitar&Bass , Music OMH
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