Doktor Kosmos is a Swedish pop band best characterized by the unique style of their humorous lyrics. The lyrics often have social or political themes, and the band is socialist, although not above making fun of their own opinions.
One of the gimmicks of the band is recurring characters in their songs. One of these is "Doktor Kosmos" himself ("Doktor Kosmos" simply means "Doctor Cosmos" in Swedish). Doktor Kosmos is at the same time the stage name for the band's front man Uje Brandelius.
History
Doktor Kosmos was founded in 1991 in Uppsala. The original line-up was Uje Brandelius (synth, vocals), Martin Aagård (guitar), Lina Selleby (vocals) and Catti Larson (vocals). Soon afterwards, Henrik Högberg joined the band on drums.
In 1995, the band released their first album, Socialmedicin. It was followed by Stjärnjerry in 1996. Stjärnjerry is a rock opera that tells the story of a young man, "Stjärnjerry", who gets into trouble. He owes his drug dealer money and when he can't pay, he buys a gun and shoots the dealer. The story continues in "Evas Story", in which we follow Jerry's Girlfriend, Mördarbruden Eva (The Killer Chick Eva).
After a longer period of inactivity the band released a new album for the first time in 11 years in 2019, followed by a tour in 2022.
Members Uje Brandelius, synthesizer, vocals Catti Brandelius Lina Selleby, synthesizer, vocals Anders Bennysson, guitar, synthesizer Martin Aagård, guitar, bass guitar, synthesizer Henrik Svensson, drums
Discography
Albums 1995: Socialmedicin 1996: Cocktail 1996: Stjärn Jerry - en rockopera 1997: Single of the Week (Together with 'Friend') 2000: Evas Story 2002: Reportage! 2005: Ett enkelt svar 2008: Hallå? 2019: Hej Alla Barn
Tapes 1994: Doktor Kosmos och Starlightorkestern 1998: Rymderevolution! 1998: For Freaks Only
Singles 1999: Le Punkrocker 2001: Jag låg med henne i Tjeckoslovakien 2001: Känslorna 2001: Jimi Tenor och Kennet Johnsson 2005: När min pojke går på stan 2006: Assburner (ep)
References
External links Official website