Tiger X-mas

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Danish trio Tiger Baby (the Scandinavian Stereolab) decided to put their 2004-smash This Christmas online for free download. A fantastic, six-minute long song to cuddle up to and watch snowflakes fall down. Or, this year, imagine you see snowflakes fall down. Mre free Tiger Baby songs here.

Comments

spikedcandy said…
I love Tiger Baby... but I'm confused about this 'Scandinavian Stereolab' business. Is that something they've been called before, or your description? I think they're nothing alike.
9:43 PM
Dansmoncafe said…
They are great. Saw them about 3 months ago in my town.
9:45 PM
Erik said…
Yes, nice song!

There are two other songs available for download: http://www.tigerbaby.dk/media.htm

They sound like Club8 to me, or maybe a bit more 'clubby' like St. Etienne. I'd be interested to hear about other good Scandinavian groups, like Eggstone, Komeda...
10:21 PM
Guuzbourg said…
Maybe it's just lazy labeling, Christine. It sounds good, don't it, 'Scandinavian Stereolab'. Ok, maybe they're more the Scandinavian Saint Etienne.
12:06 AM
Guuzbourg said…
If it's Scandinavian music you want to hear, check out these blogs: Absolute Noise
Swedes Please
Scandinavian Sounds
and
Think Small
12:10 AM
spikedcandy said…
Yeah, Saint Etienne and Club 8 are good reference points. :)
Another couple of songs here.
6:50 AM
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