Bjelleklang - God Jul

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Review by Víctor VGA

God Jul by Bjelleklang: A Festive Rock-Pop Gem That’s More Than Just Eggnog and Tinsel Let’s cut to the chase—Bjelleklang’s God Jul isn’t your typical holiday snooze-fest. Released in 1992 under RCA, this Norwegian rock-pop hybrid is like finding a hidden candy cane in your grandma’s fruitcake. It’s sweet but has a little crunch to it. The album straddles genres with ease, blending fuzzy guitar riffs and catchy hooks that make you wanna jingle all the way… or at least tap your foot awkwardly. Now, let’s dive into two tracks that stuck with me harder than pine needles on your carpet after Christmas morning. First up: “Johnnie Walker.” No, it’s not an ode to whiskey (though I wouldn’t mind if it was). This track hits hard right outta the gate with its punchy drums and raw energy. There’s something about the chorus—it’s simple, sure, but man does it slap. You know those songs where you’re not entirely sure what they’re saying, but you’re screaming along anyway? That’s “Johnnie Walker” for ya. Plus, it feels rebellious enough to remind you that even Santa probably cuts loose sometimes. Then there’s the titular banger, “God Jul.” Yeah, yeah, it’s literally named after the album, so expectations were high. And guess what? It delivers. Imagine Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” except instead of bubblegum cheer, you get gritty Scandinavian vibes. The melody lingers long after the song ends, kinda like how cranberry sauce stains never fully come out of white shirts. It’s festive without being cheesy, which honestly deserves an award during a season drowning in saccharine carols. So, why should you care about some obscure Norwegian album from ‘92? Because it proves holiday music doesn’t have to be predictable. Sure, God Jul might not knock Mariah off her throne anytime soon, but it’s got charm—and isn’t that half the battle? Random thought to leave you with: If Bjelleklang ever decided to tour again, would their merch include ugly sweaters designed by drunk elves? Asking for a friend.

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Artist: Bjelleklang
Album: God Jul

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
God Jul2:43
Johnnie Walker3:26

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Catalog Numbers

74321 127122

Labels

RCA

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Formats

  • CD
  • Single

Companies

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Notes

  • Released in a slim case.
  • Lyrics printed in the j-card.

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 7 432112 712268
  • Matrix / Runout: DANDISC ⚹ ⚹ 74321127122-2 ⚹ ⚹ 92120702/02
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About Bjelleklang

Norwegian a cappella group, formed in 1986. Members: Stian Joneid Per Henrik Gusrud Robert Skrolsvik Carl Einar Traaen Frank Øren Former Members: Finn Evensen Øystein Skre Ole Jørgen Holt Hanssen Jon Haaland Roar Vangen Arvid Rønsen Ruud Ketil Hustad Geir Havenstrøm

Members

  • Roar Vangen
  • Carl Einar Traaen
  • Stian Joneid
  • Finn Evensen
  • Frank Øren
  • Robert Skrolsvik
  • Ketil Hustad
  • Øystein Skre
  • Jon Haaland
  • Arvid Rønsen Ruud
  • Ole Jørgen Holt Hanssen
  • Per Henrik Gusrud

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The Norwegian rock-pop band Bjelleklang released their album *God Jul* in 1992 under RCA. It’s a Christmas-themed project, but here’s the twist—among the tracks is one called *Johnnie Walker*. Yep, named after the famous whiskey brand. A weird mix of holiday cheer and a nod to spirits, literally and figuratively. Cheers to that!