FIENDENS MUSIK – Fiendens Musik (Bellatrix, 1979) / Häftiga hästen och andra äventyr (Bellatrix, 1980) / ZETTERBERG & CO – Z (Tredje Tåget, 1982)

Fiendens Musik (Bellatrix, 1979)

Swedish vocals

International relevance: **

Formed in Lund by singer Mats Zetterberg and saxophonist Mats Bäcker in 1977, Fiendens Musik was a transitional band with their roots in progg and the energy of punk and UK pub rock. After a couple of singles, this debut album appeared in 1979. An very good effort that deserves a lot more attention than it seems to get. ”En spark rätt i skallen” is a classic though, and among the other great tracks are ”Snutbil” (a translation of Larry Wallis' brilliant ”Police Car”), the frantic ”Mer eller mindre (mot din vilja)”, and the chilling album closer ”Sista skriket”. One of the greatest albums with one foot in progg and the other in the new, loud sonds of the late 70s.

Häftiga hästen och andra äventyr (Bellatrix, 1980)
Swedish vocals

International relevance: *

The second album isn't quite on par their debut album, with less energy. Or rather with more pop energy and less punk ditto. Best tracks: ”Unga så länge vi vill”, ”Jag kommer” and ”En våning upp”.

Z (Tredje Tåget, 1982)

as Zetterberg & Co

Swedish vocals, English vocals

International relevance: **

Released as Zetterberg & Co on Mats Zetterberg's label Tredje Tåget, but this is effectively the third Fiendens Musik album. The songwriting is a bit stronger than on ”Häftiga hästen och andra äventyr”, with ”Ingen trygghet”, ”Alltid en öl i min hand” and ”Underläge/överläge” highlighting the set. ”När tuppen kacklar” is a Swedish version of traditional song ”Black Jack Davy” with vocal assistance from Monica Törnell.

Fiendens Musik released a couple of great singles to expand their all too small discography. Mats Zetterberg was also in Bluesblocket. A reunited Fiendens Musik has recorded a yet unreleased comeback album.

Fiendens Musik full album playlist
Häftiga hästen & andra äventyr full album playlist
Z full album playlist