The Sugarcubes

The Sugarcubes were an Icelandic rock-pop band formed in 1986 and disbanded in 1992. They received critical and popular acclaim in both the US and the UK. Albums include the following:

• Life's Too Good[?] (1988)
• Here Today, Tomorrow, Next Week! (1989)
• Stick Around for Joy[?] (1992)
• It's It (1992) (remixes)
• The Great Crossover Potential[?] (1998) (greatest hits)

The band's sound was characterized by whimsical yet heartfelt lyrics, and the imploring, girlish voice of vocalist Bj�rk, who later went on to great success as a solo artist.

Besides Bj�rk, the band was made up of:

• Sigtryggur Baldursson[?] (drums)
• Einar �rn Benediktsson (vocals, trumpet)
• Einar Melax[?] (keyboards)
• ��r Eldon[?] (guitar)
• Bragi �lafsson (bass)
• Margr�t �rn�lfsd�ttir[?] (keyboards)

External links:

• Sugarcubes Home Page (http://www.sykurmolarnir.com/)