Det kommer aldrig va över för mig
Håkan Hellström · 2013
40 min · 11 tracks · folk rock
A vibrant blend of folk-pop melodies and introspective lyrics that encapsulate the complexities of love and longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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Det kommer aldrig va över för mig Start here — The title track captures the album's overarching theme of enduring love and emotional complexity, featuring anthemic choruses that invite sing-alongs.
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Du kan gå din egen väg — This song showcases a more upbeat tempo while encouraging independence and self-discovery, reflecting a pivotal moment in the narrative arc of the album.
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Livets teater — In this track, Hellström employs vivid imagery to explore life's transient nature, making it a poignant highlight that encapsulates his lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines engaging melodies with introspective lyrics, though it follows familiar folk-pop structures.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with a consistent tempo, while the second half shifts to more reflective and slower songs.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that build emotional intensity, particularly in the choruses.
- The lyrics often employ vivid imagery and personal anecdotes, creating a narrative thread that connects many of the songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic reflections on youth
- steady pacing for deep listening
- introspective moments with anthemic rises
- vibrant emotional tapestry unfolds
- for evening unwinding
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, upbeat tracks
- seek standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Further established Hellström's influence after prior commercial success.
- Themes
- Swedish summer nights· enduring love complexity· vivid life imagery
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2013, Det kommer aldrig va över för mig is Håkan Hellström's fifth studio album, following his commercial success with the 2010 album, 2 steg från paradise. At this point in his career, Hellström had solidified his status as a leading figure in Swedish pop music, known for his emotive storytelling and unique sound blending various genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- First Aid Kit· Okkervil River· Sufjan Stevens
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Pistol
A shift from hopeful reminiscence to stark confrontation occurs in the chorus, highlighting inner turmoil against a backdrop of melodic tension.
By contrasting hope with conflict in this way, the writing underscores the complexity of relationships and the struggle between desire and reality.
Tracklist
- 1 Peace n Luv 0:28
- 2 Det kommer aldrig va över för mig Start here 4:27
- 3 Du kan gå din egen väg 3:59
- 4 När lyktorna tänds 4:47
- 5 Pistol 4:36
- 6 Valborg 3:18
- 7 Tänd strålkastarna 0:52
- 8 Livets teater 3:06
- 9 Fri till slut 5:07
- 10 Street Hustle 4:29
- 11 Det tog så lång tid att bli ung 5:23
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Lion's Roar
First Aid Kit
Shares a folk-pop sensibility with vivid storytelling and themes of love and longing.
Veneer
José González
Features introspective lyrics and acoustic arrangements that evoke similar emotional depth.
The Midsummer Station
Owl City
Combines vibrant melodies with imagery of summer nights, paralleling the album's romantic atmosphere.
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