Named after one of the most powerful weapons of the Nordic gods, this six-piece band from the Danish capital of Copenhagen was one of the pioneers of early Danish progressive rock. With predominant sax riffing and also nice keyboards and great electric guitar they recorded their one and only album with five tracks in 1971. Amazingly tight and well arranged in the Metronome Studios in Copenhagen which had normally seen more jazz musicians.
Sadly Thors Hammer was one of those bands that promised much but never went further than an eponymous debut album. Despite sung in English with a great voice of Peter Nielsen. Only 600 copies were pressed, so this beautifully illustrated record is very rare and hardly ever seen today!
