MP3: Dag Vag - Popitop
If you've been paying attention, you'll note that I've added all of the various CDs from the MNW "Klassiker" reissue series to the webstore recently so naturally I've been spending a bit of time getting acquainted with them. Besides the "Svensk postpunk" comp, I've been pleasantly surprised by the Dag Vag collection. I was expecting something a bit more punky, but they're actually more of a pop band with reggae influences. Or 'Transkontinental Rockreggae', as they put it. Not only that, but they're still around! I had no idea. Considering the strong reggae influence and the time period, you could definitely compare Dag Vag to the Clash albeit without the politics. I suppose it's possible that Dag Vag could be radicals (I wouldn't know, my Swedish still sucks), but they sound more like a party band to me and that's okay. Listen to today's mp3 and you'll immediately know what I'm talking about. Popitop? Is that even a real word? Does it matter? Oh, and crowd noise/gang singalongs always equals party jams. Enjoy!
Dag Vag - Popitop