Brain Police

The Profile

Icelandic stoner rock band formed in Reykjavik in 1998; combines classic stoner/solid rock with Nordic and psychedelic elements.

Formed in Reykjavik in 1998; the band's name references Frank Zappa's "Who Are The Brain Police?"; "Beyond The Wasteland" is described in the review as their fourth work, released in 2006. Review mentions Jens Olafsson (vocals), Gunnlaugur Larusson (guitar), Hordur Stefansson (bass) and Jon Bjorn Rikardsson (drums).

A positive review of Brain Police's fourth album Beyond The Wasteland (2006), highlighting the band's Icelandic/Nordic take on stoner rock. The review praises songwriting, seventies-style tuning and varied drumming, singling out tracks such as "Rooster Booster", "Mystic Lover" and the title track. Overall judged a strong, original entry in classic stoner style.