Here Today, Tomorrow Next Week!

Here Today, Tomorrow Next Week!
Studio album by
the Sugarcubes
Released20 September 1989
Recorded1989
Studio
  • Berry Street Studio, CBS Roof Top, Liquidator Studios, Orinoco, Strongroom Studios (London)
  • Stúdíó Sýrland (Reykjavík)
GenreAlternative rock
Length51:23
Label
Producer
The Sugarcubes chronology
Life's Too Good
(1988) 		Here Today, Tomorrow Next Week!
(1989) 		Stick Around for Joy
(1992)
Singles from Here Today, Tomorrow Next Week!
  1. "Regina"
    Released: June 1989
  2. "Tidal Wave"
    Released: October 1989
  3. "Planet"
    Released: January 1990
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Robert ChristgauB+[4]
Hi-Fi News & Record ReviewB:2[2]
Rolling Stone[3]

Here Today, Tomorrow Next Week! is the second studio album by Icelandic alternative rock band the Sugarcubes, released on 20 September 1989 through Elektra Records. A version of the album sung in Icelandic titled Illur Arfur! (English: Bad Legacy!) was released as well, with the same English track listing, under the name of Sykurmolarnir (Sugarcubes in Icelandic). The album reached number 70 on the US Billboard 200, number 15 on the UK Albums Chart and number one on the UK Indie Albums chart. The album was not as well received by critics as their critically acclaimed debut album, Life's Too Good, and was criticized for Einar's greater vocal contribution.[5][6]

The album spawned three singles: "Regina", which reached number two on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, "Tidal Wave" and "Planet". Music videos were released for all three singles, as well as "Eat the Menu".

The name of the album was inspired by Mr. Toad from the famous children's book The Wind in the Willows.[5]

Track listing

All tracks are written by the Sugarcubes

No.TitleLength
1."Tidal Wave"2:55
2."Regina"4:03
3."Speed Is the Key"3:18
4."Dream TV"3:12
5."Nail"3:17
6."Pump"4:24
7."Eat the Menu"3:43
8."Bee"2:26
9."Dear Plastic"3:23
10."Shoot Him"2:09
11."Water"3:00
12."A Day Called Zero"2:38
13."Planet"3:22
Total length:41:50
Bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
14."Hey"3:19
15."Dark Disco 1"2:59
16."Hot Meat"3:15
Total length:51:23

Notes

  • The bonus tracks do not appear on the LP edition.
  • "Hot Meat" is a reworking of "Coldsweat" from the band's debut album, Life's Too Good, as well as the B-side of "Regina".

Personnel

The Sugarcubes

Additional personnel

  • Baritone Saxophone (track 1) – Nigel Hitchcock
  • Brass, Arranged By (track 1) – Ólafur Gaukur
  • Tenor saxophone (track 1) – Gary Barnacle
  • Trombone (track 1) – Pete Thomas
  • Trombone bass (track 1) – Kenny Hamilton
  • Trumpet (track 1) – John Thirkell, Stewart Brooks
  • Cello (track 13) – Anthony Pleeth, Ben Kennard, Martin Loveday, Paul Kegg
  • Viola (track 13) – David Emanuel, Garfield Jackson, George Robertson, Levine Andrade
  • Violin (track 13) – Barry Wilde, Ben Cruft, Bill Benham, David Woodcock, Elizabeth Edwards, Mark Berrow, Peter Oxer, Roger Garland, Wilfred Gibson
  • Lead Violin (track 13) – Gavyn Wright
  • Strings Conductor, Arranged By (track 13) – Chris Cameron
  • Contractor (track 13) – Isobel Griffiths
  • Strings recording (track 13) – Mike Ross-Trevor
  • Mixing – Pétur Gíslason (tracks 1, 7, 8), Derek Birkett (tracks 2, 4–6, 9–13), Siggi Baldursson (track 3)
  • Production – Derek Birkett, The Sugarcubes
  • Recording – Brian Pugsley
  • Additional recording – Brad Grisdale, Gail Lambourne, Gerard Johnson (track 1), Gordon Milne, Ian Horne, Julian Withers, Karen White, Phil Bodger, Will Gosling
  • Technical assistance – Paul Ellis
  • Publisher – Second Wind
  • Artwork – Keli Kaldi, Óskar Storm
  • Layout – Designland
  • Outside photo – Aged Rings
  • Inside photo – Andrew Catlin
  • Sleeve design – Keli Kaldi and Óskar Strom

Charts

Chart performance for Here Today, Tomorrow Next Week!
Chart (1989) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[7] 105
UK Albums Chart[8] 15
UK Indie Albums Chart[9] 1
US Billboard 200[10] 70
2022 chart performance for Here Today, Tomorrow Next Week!
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC)[11] 83
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[12] 35

References

  1. ^ Dougan, John. "allmusic ((( Here Today, Tomorrow Next Week! > Review )))". AllMusic. Retrieved 20 March 2010.
  2. ^ Clark, Pete (December 1989). "Review: The Sugarcubes — Here Today, Tomorrow Next Week!" (PDF). Hi-Fi News & Record Review (magazine). Vol. 34, no. 12. Croydon: Link House Magazines Ltd. p. 143. ISSN 0142-6230. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021 – via World Radio History.
  3. ^ Brackett, Nathan. "The Sugarcubes". The New Rolling Stone Album Guide. November 2004. pg. 791, cited 20 March 2010
  4. ^ Christgau, Robert. "The Sugarcubes". robertchristgau.com, Retrieved on 20 March 2010.
  5. ^ a b CDNX. "CDNX : The Sugarcubes". Retrieved 18 June 2017.[permanent dead link‍]
  6. ^ "The secret history of Björk". thomasr.nvg.org. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
  7. ^ "The Sugarcubes ARIA chart history to 2024". ARIA. Retrieved 26 July 2024 – via Imgur.com. N.B. The High Point number in the NAT column represents the release's peak on the national chart.
  8. ^ "Official Charts > Sugarcubes". The Official UK Charts Company. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
  9. ^ "Indie Hits "S"". Cherry Red Records. Archived from the original on 20 July 2009. Retrieved 5 April 2009.
  10. ^ "The Sugarcubes - Chart history | Billboard". billboard.com. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  11. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
  12. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 September 2022.