During this period, Cortex released the album Spinal Injuries, in 1981. The track "The Freaks", sung by Wadling, became a signature song for him and was used in the soundtrack to Tjenare Kungen.
During this period, Cortex released the album Spinal Injuries, which featured a notable song by Wadling, "The Freaks", that would become synonymous with his work and was also used in the Tjenare Kungen soundtrack.