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“Chew-toy of Thor’s dog.” Yep, that captures the topography. For the rest, I totally blame Lutheranism, followed by the nihilistic resentment and slow-burn atheism that occur after realizing that one’s people are, in fact, Lutheran. At least Catholic and Orthodox nations have colorfully psychotic, pus-sucking, hallucinating saints to replace the ousted gods and witches. What do you get with Lutheranism? Folding metal chairs, concrete blocks, and lye. I suppose the cold temps and the rampant alcoholism do play a part, but that could be a cart before the horse thing. That thermal spa truly is surreal, though. Imagine the fantastically bloody pagan shit that went down there at one time. Icelandic stewardesses. Terrifying. Brilliant, still, Wilson.

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“…a battalion of stainless steel Heather Locklears with permanent migraines.” Nice.

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I want to go to the Iceland of your imagination! Love when your voice suddenly goes high, in your recordings--adds a great quality (around 1:12-1:13, in this one). It'd be interesting to know if much has changed in Iceland. While it's lamentable there wasn't much to tempt the traveler there, I totally understand why they didn't have much culture. Actually, I wonder if they have a rich culture of COMPLAINING? Because personally, that's all I can do when I'm f-ing freezing and miserable.

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