This 1981 album marks a shift for Rocky, moving away from the progressive rock of their earlier work towards a more accessible folk-rock sound. The title, "Hard granitt & mjuk marmor" (Hard granite & soft marble), hints at the contrasting sonic elements explored within.
- The album was released on the Norwegian label Talent. It featured a more polished production compared to their previous albums. The record charted at number 34 on the Norwegian album charts.
- The most well-known song from the album, "Elektrisk elektrisk," received moderate radio play. Some critics noted the album's lyrical themes, which often touched on social commentary and everyday life in Norway. The album was recorded at Oslo Lydstudio.
- "Hard granitt & mjuk marmor" was Rocky's final studio album before the band dissolved. It represented a commercial peak for the band, though it did not achieve the widespread success of some of their contemporaries. The album is often cited as an example of Norwegian folk-rock from the early 1980s.
Rocky was a Norwegian rock and folk-rock band from Oslo. "Hard granitt & mjuk marmor" was their third studio album, released in 1981.
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