The band was originally a duo, but before making their third album they added a drummer to the band. The band currently consists of 3 members:
Biggi Hilmars: Guitar, Vocals
Kjartan: Keyboards
Jón Geir: Drums
Those in the know will have first come across the band through their two critically acclaimed electronic based albums released in their homeland. The second of these (“Made for Market”) was considered by many local critics the best Icelandic album of 2003. Their one supporter outside Iceland was John Peel.
Keen to develop their sound the band bunkered down in their own studio and over time developed a more organic and song based direction moving away from the more electronic influences of their earlier material. The first examples of the band’s new direction were demo versions of two songs, “My Delusions” and “Don’t let me down” which saw the light of day early in 2005. These tracks were instantly picked up on by Radio 1’s; Zane Lowe who played “My delusions” on several occasions and invited the band to play live on his show from Austin, Texas, during this year’s SXSW music festival. AMPOP played alongside The Bravery, Hot Hot Heat, The Blood Arm and Queens of the Stone Age as the only unsigned band.
Other important DJs such as Huw Stephens and Vic Galloway at Radio 1, or Vic McGlynn at BBC 6 Music have also put the stamp of approval to the new songs and have championed the band in their radio shows.
After the successful appearance at SXSW the band went back to their studio to finish the album, stopping only to play in NY and the NXNE festival in Toronto. The first single off the new album, “My delusions”, gets a UK release via Relentless Records imprint Stimulus Records , who spotted the band live in Austin, on November the 28th.
The band has been invited to support KT Tunstall in Aberdeen on October the 4 th at a Radio 2 event, and will be playing London next to launch the single on November the 28 th at Islington Bar Academy.
Meanwhile, back in Iceland, the brand new album, “My delusions”, is now out via Dennis Records/Sena and is getting rave reviews and extensive radio play.
Studio albums
Sail to the moon (2006)
My Delusions (2005)
Made For Market (2002)
Nature Is Not A Virgin (2000)
Singles
Gets me Down (2006)
My Delusions / Youth (2005)
Made For Market (2002)
Secrets
Ampop Lyrics
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But lately you have been strange
I don't know what you are up to
What is wrong?
It's not what I need
But it's a secret I'll keep for you
The silence is frightening me
Is there anything you want me to know?
What is wrong?
Is there anything you want me to know?
Now you're gone
The lyrics in Ampop's song "Secrets" speaks of the singer's confusion and concern towards someone they once knew but now acts mysteriously strange. The opening lines reveal the character's sense of constancy, while the latter part expresses how the mysterious behavior of the individual affects them on an emotional level. The singer feels like an outsider, not understanding what is going on with their friend, which leads to fear and anxiety.
Despite not knowing what's going on with the other person, they want to keep the silence as it is not essential for them to know the secret that the other is holding. This further highlights the strained relationship between the two characters. The chorus presents the singer's desire to know the truth, to ease their distress, and to understand the strange behavior of the other.
Overall, the lyrics in "Secrets" are emotionally charged, expressing confusion, concern, and anxiety towards the mysterious behavior of someone the singer once knew. The song depicts a sense of loss and a longing to understand the truth to bring closure to their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I have not changed
I remain the same as I always have
But lately you have been strange
You have been acting differently recently, which is causing me to be concerned
I don't know what you are up to
I am not sure what your actions or intentions are
What is wrong?
Please tell me what is troubling you?
It's not what I need
This information is not something I require to live my life
But it's a secret I'll keep for you
I will not share what you reveal to me with any others
The silence is frightening me
Your lack of communication is making me anxious and worried
Is there anything you want me to know?
Please tell me if there is something you would like me to be aware of
What is wrong?
Please tell me what is troubling you?
Is there anything you want me to know?
Please tell me if there is something you would like me to be aware of
Now you're gone
You have left without giving me any explanation, and now I am left alone and confused
Contributed by Brody O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.