Description

2012 reissue with printed innersleeve

The Trondheim based TNT was formed in 1982 and boasted the original line-up of Dag Ingebrigtsen (a.k.a. D.D. Dynamite) on vocals, former Rocquefire guitarist Ronni Le Tekro, bass player Steinar Eikum and drummer Morten ‘Diesel’ Dahl. Initially, TNT delivered punishing, uncompromising Heavy Metal exemplified by their Viking boat stage set and Dag’s huge furry snow boots. TNT was given initial impetus by Ingebrigtsen’s prior career path with the successful act The Kids, a major name on the Norwegian scene. As TNT, the group put in its debut live performance for the Rams motorcycle club, their second concert being as support to Uriah Heep at Nidarohallen in Trondheim on 25th September 1982. Early live shows would be notable for inclusion of a quite unique stage prop, the Viking longboat nicknamed ‘Gyda’. Having signed to the Norwegian arm of PolyGram TNT’s debut album, issued that December and backed by the ‘Harley Davidson’ single, was produced by Bjorn Nessjo and recorded in Norwegian, a fact that may have pushed them toward superstar status at home but rather limited opportunities abroad. Addressing the issue, prior to recording the ‘Harley Davidson’ EP bassist Steiner Eikum was sacked and replaced by Morty ‘Black’ Skaget. The ousted Eikum later featured in Blonde On Blonde and Perfect Crime.

Track listing:
1. Harley Davidson
2. USA
3. Bakgardsrotter
4. Etyde i Fuzz-mal
5. Eddie
6. Showet Er I Gang
7. Pirrende Irene
8. Mafia
9. Eventyr
10. Varmt Og Hardt