Drop P is the latest album from Icelandic punk trio Gróa, made up of sisters Karólína (vocals, synth, guitar) and Hrafnhildur Einars Maríudóttir (drums, percussion), along with their childhood friend Fríða Björg Pétursdóttir(bass).
The album is heavily bass-driven; the interplay between bass and drums evokes the loose, groovy heaviness of Geezer Butler and Bill Ward. While a variety of other instruments appear throughout, they mostly serve a textural purpose—adding color and atmosphere—while the rhythm section holds everything down with grit and swagger.
The lead single and its accompanying video give a solid taste of what’s to come: playful, experimental, and unafraid of dissonance or noise. The band embraces chaos with confidence, and the result is joyfully unruly.
My favourite track is definitely “Screwdriver”, a song about the unexpectedly positive outcome of locking your keys in the car—something along the lines of: “I don’t have my keys? Don’t worry, I have a screwdriver!” It’s clever, catchy, and full of attitude.
Another standout is “Allt Sem Er Gott Er Gott”, which breaks from the bass-and-drum formula. Driven by a horn section and tinged with jazzy undertones, it adds a welcome shift in tone and energy.
I also love the closer, “Kim”—it’s got an epic looseness and deep groove. The slow build and the raw power of the bass and drums make it a perfect, powerful ending to the record.
What’s especially striking about Gróa is their fearless sense of identity. They proudly sing in Icelandic (as well as English) and channel a raw, homegrown energy into every track. With prominent, expressive basslines, an experimental edge, and a refusal to play it safe, Drop P is a bold, exhilarating listen. It’s chaotic, wild—and absolutely worth your time.
Review by Mansell Bass
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