The band's sole album, "Þursabit," showcases their singular blend of progressive rock and Icelandic folk elements, an ambitious undertaking for its time. This album stands as a landmark of 1970s Icelandic rock.
- The album was recorded at the legendary Hljóðriti studio in Hafnarfjörður. Its release marked the only full-length studio album from the original lineup of the band. The album features a cover of the folk song "Hvað sástu, er þú bjartur draumur" (What did you see, when you were a bright dream).
- Þursabit was released in June 1979 on the Íslenskir tónar label. It featured a lineup of Þórður Magnússon, Einar Kristinn Jónsson, Geirmundur Valtýsson, Kári Gunnarsson, and Sigurður Kjartansson. The album is notable for its complex arrangements and mystical, folklore-inspired lyrics.
- This album is considered a cult classic within Icelandic progressive rock circles. Its influence can be heard in subsequent generations of Icelandic musicians exploring similar sonic territories. The album's gatefold sleeve featured artwork by the band members themselves.
Þursaflokkurinn were a Reykjavík-based group who played Icelandic-language progressive rock and psychedelic rock. They were active in a period of intense creativity in Icelandic music during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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