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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