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Released: Jun 15, 2009
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Stig JøraholmenFredrik HagenEyvind LindbergRune B Johnsen

General Info

  • Genre: Indie / Pop / Powerpop

    Location Moss, Østfold, No

    Profile Views: 318791

    Last Login: 5/20/2012

    Member Since 11/19/2006

    Website http://www.myspace.com/peterthepenguins

    Record Label PENGUPHONE/ NOT LAME RECORDS

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    PETER & the PENGUINS is a Norwegian classic four-piece band playing cheerful and energetic power pop, characterized by tight harmony singing, and jangling Rickenbacker guitars. Previous to forming P & P five years ago, the members played in well known Norwegian bands like Weld, Cosmic Dropouts, Norwegian Wood and Kwyet Kings. _______________________________________ HIGHLIGHTS of the career so far are three mini tours in the UK, among others playing the legendary Cavern Club receiving great reception. In June 2009 P&P released their first full length album: "How to Choose a Sweetheart".

  • Members

    Rune B Johnsen plays the drums and sings, Stig Joeraholmen is the bass player, Fredrik Hagen handles the lead guitar and backing vocals, and Eyvind Lindberg is the lead vocalist and second guitarist.

  • Influences

    Beach Boys, Beatles, Teenage Fanclub, Byrds, Jayhawks

  • Sounds Like

    P&P we suppose. Have a listen yourself, and tell us what YOU think.

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FROM THE INTERNATIONAL POP OVERTHROW FESTIVAL AT THE CAVERN LIVERPOOL 2009 BY MINTY AND THE BEEB GO GIGGING: http://mintyandthebeeb.blogspot.com/ “With this band, you know what you are getting and they never fail to deliver a great set, filled with catchy pop tunes that have you tapping your feet. You are guaranteed to have a great time, and if you haven’t seen them, make sure you catch them next year. “The sound was tight, the harmonies in place, and the reception from the crowd, fantastic. They played many new songs, but also retained in their set, some old favourites such as “Took Me By Surprise”. Good, solid pop from Scandinavia. Always a great band to see at the IPO
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POWERPOP REVIEW ON CAVERN GIG 2009 Peter and the Penguins are able to capture the essence of Beatlesque harmonies, melodies and song structure without sounding totally derivative of their idols. The exception might be the infectious 'Surprise' which is such a dead ringer for 'Please Please Me' it may as well have been a Rutles song! However the band more than redeem themselves with very original spin given on their song 'There Goes Pete Best' which tells the story of how the writer is about to get Pete Best's autograph, but has a change of heart when he questions why he'd want the autograph of "...the unluckiest bastard in the world". The Penguins went down a storm with more than a sprinkling of dedicated fans amongst the throng. Their nifty cover of the Spongetones "She Goes Out with Everybody" was another highlight and prompted our purchase of their latest album 'How To Choose A Sweetheart' at the gig as a souvenir of a great concert.

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All music & lyrics by Hagen/ Lindberg. Copyright Penguphone Music. Faces smallAll artwork by Kari Lindberg.

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Nytt album: "How to Choose a Sweetheart"

PhotobucketPhotobucketPhotobucket In June 2009 Peter & the Penguins released their first full length CD, “How to Choose a Sweetheart”, which so far has obtained fabulous reviews. Here are some extracts: ALAN HABER from “Pure Pop Radio” wrote: “The marvelous "Barefoot" wears its Beach Boys worship on its intensely-melodic sleeve, no more so than during its gorgeous, opening a cappella section. The mid-tempo toe-tapper "Sweetheart" sports a particularly catchy chorus with great harmonies. If Beatle-esque and beat pop are your game, then you're in for a great time, and you can't beat that. A round of hearty handclaps, then, for these boys from Norway. Prepare to get Penguin-ized!” http://www.buhdge.com/hot%20buhdge/penguins.html ____________________________________________________________ Marc C. Waszkiewicz wrote: “Creative, timeless, nostalgic, current, rockin', exciting, hot... and many more adjectives aptly apply. There is not a dead puppy in the whole lot; every single song is wonderful. No filler songs here. And the sonic quality!!! Their mix engineer and mastering lab are to be commended indeed! This album is among the best I have ever heard when it comes to sonic clarity and presence. Every note, nuance... perfectly captured. The bass in particular sings out and the harmonies are something to marvel at. These guys have their act together. Get this CD now, before it goes out of print and a major label grabs up these guys... and starts screwing up their sound! You will not regret adding this album to your collection; I guarantee it!!!”

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Power Pop Overdose:

Definitely in my top 10 for 2009. You don`t get Power Pop better than this. If you ever wanted to hear a mix of Mersey Beat and The Beatles -pick this one up! Hard to stop listening to this!! Curty Ray

Sparky:

GOOD SHOW I am greatly impressed with the disc! Lively, heartfelt execution and crisp production of a collection of songs with that classic old-school feel, but with a modern bent. Excellent work! A must buy!

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