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Gus Gus' second album, This Is Normal, heralds their discovery that they are first and foremost a pop band. While the spacious, sophisticated electronica they developed on their debut (Polydistortion) is still evident, This Is Normal's smooth, streamlined finish has more than a nodding acquaintance with dance-pop. Though Normal is certainly less weird than its predecessor, it remains floating outside of the mainstream, but swims a little closer to it. Looking to explore individual normality within the album's 11 tracks, Gus Gus' multiple singers and songwriters expound on sex, fame, youth, and love. "Ladyshave" features sly vocals from Daníel Ágúst and a slightly kinky premise, while Hafdis Huld's breathy soprano elevates "Teenage Sensation," "Superhuman," and "Blue Mug" to an icy, remote beauty. As with Polydistortion, Gus Gus continue to be more convincing on their albums' quiet, introspective moments. The mannered chamber pop of "Bambi" and the pretty atmospherics of "Dominique" are among the highlights of This Is Normal, while dance-oriented songs like "Very Important People," "Starlovers," and "Love vs. Hate" probably sound less flat and distant at one of the group's amazing multimedia concerts. The innovative beats and arrangements on Gus Gus' debut are missed here, but This Is Normal is still a fine blend of accessibility and invention.
© Heather Phares /TiVo
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DANIEL AGUST, Producer, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - PALLI BORG, Producer - HERB LEGOWITZ, Programmer - Island Music, MusicPublisher - Gusgus, MainArtist - Polygram, MusicPublisher - Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher - Siggi Kjartansson, ComposerLyricist - CMRRA, MusicPublisher - Birgir Þórarinsson, Producer, Programmer - Jóhan Ásmundsson, AssociatedPerformer
1999 4AD Ltd 1999 4AD Ltd
DANIEL AGUST, AssociatedPerformer - PALLI BORG, Producer - HERB LEGOWITZ, Programmer - Hafdis Huld, AssociatedPerformer - Island Music, MusicPublisher - Gusgus, MainArtist - Siggi Baldursson, AssociatedPerformer - Polygram, MusicPublisher - Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher - Siggi Kjartansson, ComposerLyricist - Alfred More, AssociatedPerformer - Dirty Bix, Composer - CMRRA, MusicPublisher - Birgir Þórarinsson, Producer, Programmer - Jóhan Ásmundsson, AssociatedPerformer - Bix Pender, Producer, Programmer
1999 4AD Ltd 1999 4AD Ltd
DANIEL AGUST, Producer, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - PALLI BORG, Producer - HERB LEGOWITZ, Programmer - Hafdis Huld, AssociatedPerformer - Ragga, AssociatedPerformer - Island Music, MusicPublisher - Gusgus, MainArtist - Polygram, MusicPublisher - Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher - Jón Ólafsson, AssociatedPerformer - Alfred More, Composer, Producer, AssociatedPerformer - CMRRA, MusicPublisher - Birgir Þórarinsson, Producer, Programmer, ComposerLyricist - Jóhan Ásmundsson, AssociatedPerformer
1999 4AD Ltd 1999 4AD Ltd
DANIEL AGUST, Producer, AssociatedPerformer - PALLI BORG, Producer - HERB LEGOWITZ, Producer, Programmer - Hafdis Huld, AssociatedPerformer - Island Music, MusicPublisher - Gusgus, MainArtist - Polygram, MusicPublisher - Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher - PALL GARDARSSON, Composer - Siggi Kjartansson, ComposerLyricist - Ymir, AssociatedPerformer - CMRRA, MusicPublisher - Birgir Þórarinsson, Programmer - Jóhan Ásmundsson, AssociatedPerformer - Jakob Smári, AssociatedPerformer
1999 4AD Ltd 1999 4AD Ltd
DANIEL AGUST, AssociatedPerformer - MAGNUS JONSSON, Producer, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - PALLI BORG, Producer - HERB LEGOWITZ, Producer, Programmer - Árni Kristjánsson, AssociatedPerformer - Hafdis Huld, AssociatedPerformer - Island Music, MusicPublisher - Gusgus, MainArtist - Siggi Baldursson, AssociatedPerformer - Polygram, MusicPublisher - Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher - Siggi Kjartansson, Lyricist - Alfred More, AssociatedPerformer - CMRRA, MusicPublisher - Birgir Þórarinsson, Programmer - Jóhan Ásmundsson, AssociatedPerformer - Bix Pender, AssociatedPerformer - Þórir Baldursson, AssociatedPerformer
1999 4AD Ltd 1999 4AD Ltd
DANIEL AGUST, Producer, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - PALLI BORG, Producer - HERB LEGOWITZ, Programmer - Island Music, MusicPublisher - Gusgus, MainArtist - Icelandic Symphony Orchestra, AssociatedPerformer - Polygram, MusicPublisher - Jon Sigurdsson, Arranger - Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher - Siggi Kjartansson, Lyricist - CMRRA, MusicPublisher - Birgir Þórarinsson, Programmer - Jóhan Ásmundsson, AssociatedPerformer
1999 4AD Ltd 1999 4AD Ltd
DANIEL AGUST, Producer, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - PALLI BORG, Producer - HERB LEGOWITZ, Programmer - Island Music, MusicPublisher - Gusgus, MainArtist - Polygram, MusicPublisher - Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher - Alfred More, Producer, AssociatedPerformer - CMRRA, MusicPublisher - Birgir Þórarinsson, Producer, Programmer - Jóhan Ásmundsson, AssociatedPerformer
1999 4AD Ltd 1999 4AD Ltd
PALLI BORG, Producer - HERB LEGOWITZ, Programmer - Hafdis Huld, AssociatedPerformer - Island Music, MusicPublisher - Gusgus, MainArtist - Polygram, MusicPublisher - Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher - Siggi Kjartansson, ComposerLyricist - Alfred More, Producer, AssociatedPerformer - CMRRA, MusicPublisher - Birgir Þórarinsson, Producer, Programmer - Jóhan Ásmundsson, AssociatedPerformer - Gudmundur Einarsson, AssociatedPerformer
1999 4AD Ltd 1999 4AD Ltd
DANIEL AGUST, ComposerLyricist - PALLI BORG, Producer - HERB LEGOWITZ, Programmer - Hafdis Huld, AssociatedPerformer - Island Music, MusicPublisher - Gusgus, MainArtist - Polygram, MusicPublisher - Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher - Alfred More, Producer, AssociatedPerformer - CMRRA, MusicPublisher - Birgir Þórarinsson, Producer, Programmer - Jóhan Ásmundsson, AssociatedPerformer - Gudmundur Einarsson, AssociatedPerformer
1999 4AD Ltd 1999 4AD Ltd
DANIEL AGUST, Composer, Producer, AssociatedPerformer - PALLI BORG, Producer - HERB LEGOWITZ, Programmer - Island Music, MusicPublisher - Gusgus, MainArtist - Polygram, MusicPublisher - Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher - Siggi Kjartansson, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Alfred More, Composer, Producer, AssociatedPerformer - CMRRA, MusicPublisher - Birgir Þórarinsson, Producer, Programmer, ComposerLyricist - Jóhan Ásmundsson, AssociatedPerformer
1999 4AD Ltd 1999 4AD Ltd
DANIEL AGUST, AssociatedPerformer - MAGNUS JONSSON, AssociatedPerformer - PALLI BORG, Producer - HERB LEGOWITZ, Programmer - Island Music, MusicPublisher - Gusgus, MainArtist - Icelandic Symphony Orchestra, AssociatedPerformer - Polygram, MusicPublisher - Szymon Kuran, Arranger - Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher - PALL GARDARSSON, Composer - Siggi Kjartansson, Producer, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - CMRRA, MusicPublisher - Birgir Þórarinsson, Producer, Programmer - Jóhan Ásmundsson, AssociatedPerformer
1999 4AD Ltd 1999 4AD Ltd
Album review
Gus Gus' second album, This Is Normal, heralds their discovery that they are first and foremost a pop band. While the spacious, sophisticated electronica they developed on their debut (Polydistortion) is still evident, This Is Normal's smooth, streamlined finish has more than a nodding acquaintance with dance-pop. Though Normal is certainly less weird than its predecessor, it remains floating outside of the mainstream, but swims a little closer to it. Looking to explore individual normality within the album's 11 tracks, Gus Gus' multiple singers and songwriters expound on sex, fame, youth, and love. "Ladyshave" features sly vocals from Daníel Ágúst and a slightly kinky premise, while Hafdis Huld's breathy soprano elevates "Teenage Sensation," "Superhuman," and "Blue Mug" to an icy, remote beauty. As with Polydistortion, Gus Gus continue to be more convincing on their albums' quiet, introspective moments. The mannered chamber pop of "Bambi" and the pretty atmospherics of "Dominique" are among the highlights of This Is Normal, while dance-oriented songs like "Very Important People," "Starlovers," and "Love vs. Hate" probably sound less flat and distant at one of the group's amazing multimedia concerts. The innovative beats and arrangements on Gus Gus' debut are missed here, but This Is Normal is still a fine blend of accessibility and invention.
© Heather Phares /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 00:53:35
- Main artists: Gusgus
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: 4AD
- Genre: Electronic
1999 4AD Ltd 1999 4AD Ltd
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