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| Origin | Reykjavík, Iceland |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | Mix Records ehf. |
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Langi Seli og Skuggarnir is an Icelandic rock band formed in 1988. It plays exclusively from its catalogue of original music, which can be characterised as rockabilly with a particularly modern approach. [1] [2]
Langi Seli og Skuggarnir's musical style is influenced by early rockabilly and surf music. It has been described as "modern and vintage all at the same time".[ citation needed ]
Their lyrics cover life in its disparate forms, sometimes banal, other times fantastic. [3]
Formed in 1988, Langi Seli og Skuggarnir released the single "Breiðholtsbúgí" in 1989; it became a hit song in Iceland and has been released on two 80s compilations.
The band's first studio album, Rottur og kettir, was released in 1990.
In 2009 the band came out of a 17-year hiatus, published a new studio album, Drullukalt and resumed playing live music in Iceland. [4]
The current lineup consists of Langi Seli (vocals and guitar), Jón Skuggi (double bass and vocals) and Erik Qvick (drums and vocals).
Former members are Kormákur Geirharðsson (drums) Steingrímur Guðmundsson (guitar) and Gísli Galdur (soundscapes and vocals).
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