V/A - Under Construction: Sweden At Midem 1993 (1993)

Alternative / Funk / Hard Rock / Instrumental / Mixed / Pop / Rock / Synth / Indie

Correction: Some titles are printed incorrectly, but they are listed here as they appear on the CD.

This CD is made possible by kind cooperation of: CD-Mastering, CD-Plant, SIB-Tryck, The Swedish Institute (SI).

TELEGRAM RECORDS, STOCKHOLM

1. Popsicle - Hey Princess
Popsicle (Tambourine Songs)

New stars on the Swedish Indie scene. Creating hysteria among fans and journalists. "Hey Princess" is taken from their debut album 'Lacquer'. Available for worldwide licensing and publishing.

2. Papa Dee - Ain't No Substitute
Papa Dee/J. Hellner (Telegram Publishing/Sock Pow Publishing).

This song was a huge hit in Sweden during this autumn. Taken from his second album 'One Step Ahead', due to be released in Sweden in February. Available for worldwide licensing.

MNW/SNAP RECORDS, VAXHOLM

3. Whipped Cream - Tune Of The Century
J. Cremonese (MNW Music)

"The world's best band" (Select Dec. '92) Dreamy and heavy guitar stuff from the critics favourites. This is the title track taken from their second album. U.S. release in January.

4. The Wannadies - Things That I Would Love To Have Undon
The Wannadies (MNW Music)

Beatles-ish radiohit taken from their second album, produced by Michael Ilbert at PUK Studios. Great video available.

5. This Perfect Day - She's Got a Horse Of Her Own
This Perfect Day (MNW Music)

Great poptunes the classic way, taken from their debut album. Toured the U.K. with Whipped Cream in October/November. Video available.

MISTY MUSIC, STOCKHOLM

6. Road Ratt - Rag Man City
C. Örtefors (Misty Music)

Taken from the band's debut album 'Road Ratt'. Recieved rave reviews in the rock press: "The best rock album in '92".

HAWK RECORDS, STOCKHOLM

7. The Mobile Homes - I Can't Believe You
A. Brun (Hawk Music)

The Mobile Homes is the name of the biggest synth band in Sweden. The four members have been playing together since the group was formed in 1984.  This track is from their third album 'Test'.

EAGLE RECORDS, STOCKHOLM

8. Monica Covarrubias - Cavatina
S. Myers (EMI Music Publishing)

A musician who takes what she does seriously. Monica's artistic intensity is passionately expressed through the harp. The resulting music is a serenade for the soul.

9. Tony Borg - Kings Port Avenue
T. Borg (Hey Mister AB)

By far one of Sweden's most accomplished rock guitarists, Tony brings a new dimension to rock music with a subtle combination of rock riffs and symphonic elegance. A treat for ears yearning for something different.

CAPRICE RECORDS, STOCKHOLM

10. Nils Landgren - Hold On
N. Landgren/H. Janson/B. Swedien/R. Moore (Tromben Music/HeJ Music/B.Swedien Music Inc/R.Moore Music)

This song is taken from his new album 'Red Horn' which was partly produced and mixed by Bruce Swedien. The diversity in material presented on this album shows Nils at his very best with his red trombone in the front line.

11. Jonas Knutsson - Nysnö (Fresh Snow)
J. Knutsson (manuscript)

'Views' is the title of Jonas Knutsson's solo album, which was awarded the 'Jazz In Sweden 92' award. It features Jonas'exceptional skills as a musician and songwriter. Jonas is a member of several groups simultaniously and is also very much in demand as a soloist on other artists'albums.

B.O.R.G. MUSIC, MALMÖ

12. The Days - Don't Need A Friend
R. Frejgrim (B.O.R.G. Music Int.)

After winning a contest spring '91 the group released it's debut single later that which resulted in a month's tour in Germany. Backed up by some very good reviews the band is now preparing for a major tour in Sweden.

AMALTHEA RECORDS, MALMÖ

13. Hardliners - Take Me To The Top
K. Kanga (Amalthea Musik AB)

Karl Kanga's new band Hardliners has indeed made an impressive album! With his two previous albums Kanga proved his ability as a song- writer and singer. This new album not only confirms this but also that he's now found the ultimate rock&roll band to back him up.

AIR MUSIC SCANDINAVIA / EARMEAL PRODUCTION, STOCKHOLM

14. The Girls - Living On The Moon
O. Främby (Air Music Scandinavia AB)

Pop/Rock act from southern Sweden that just released their debut album, currently on a Swedish tour.

15. Janne Schaffer - Powerplay
J. Schaffer (Air Music Scandinavia AB)

Jan Schaffer is Sweden's best known guitarist with lots of international releases. "Powerplay" is taken from his new album 'Ögonblick'. The track is also the official tune of the 1993 Cross Country World Championship in Falun, Sweden.