Ballader och grimascher
Cornelis Vreeswijk · 1965
29 min · 12 tracks · blues · traditional folk music
A whimsical blend of folk storytelling and bluesy melodies that captures the essence of 1960s Swedish culture.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling with charm
- steady pacing for casual listening
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- playful narratives for light moods
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking long immersive experiences
- prefer intense emotional depth
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Cornelis Vreeswijk was establishing his unique voice in the Swedish music scene with this, his debut album released in 1965. At this time, he was transitioning from a relatively unknown performer to a significant figure in Swedish folk and blues, gaining popularity for his poetic lyrics and engaging performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bert Jansch· Nick Drake· John Martyn
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sportiga Marie 1:44
- 2 Ballad om censuren 2:32
- 3 Esmeralda 2:54
- 4 Ballad om 100 år 1:58
- 5 Horoskopvisan 3:37
- 6 Lasse liten blues 3:15
- 7 Jultomten är faktiskt död 2:05
- 8 Tänk om jag hade en sabel 1:39
- 9 Dekadans 2:26
- 10 Grimasch om morgonen 2:10
- 11 Balladen om ett munspel 3:10
- 12 Slusk-blues 2:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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