Felicia's svenska suite cover

Felicia's svenska suite

Cornelis Vreeswijk · 1978

63 min · 23 tracks · blues · traditional folk music

An intimate tapestry of folk storytelling woven with bluesy melodies and playful lyrical wit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful lyrical storytelling
  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • intimate moments for reflection
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • emotionally rich narrative arcs

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1978, 'Felicia's svenska suite' is Cornelis Vreeswijk’s tenth studio album, showcasing his continued evolution as a prominent figure in Swedish folk music. Following the commercial success of his previous albums, this release further solidified his reputation as a master storyteller and lyricist, particularly in the context of Swedish culture and identity.
Stylistic neighbors
Bert Jansch· Nick Drake· John Martyn

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 En duva till Felicia 1:52
  • 2 Från en vän i viken 2:36
  • 3 Felicias sonett 3:41
  • 4 Felicia pratar... 2:23
  • 5 Hon säger 0:57
  • 6 Varulven 1:43
  • 7 För gröna Felicia 2:19
  • 8 Klagovisa till Felicia 3:19
  • 9 Vari Felicia beklagar sig 3:57
  • 10 Gideon till Plautus 3:10
  • 11 Till en nymf 2:16
  • 12 Dubbelquatrin om tennis 3:24
  • 13 Byt nu ton 2:06
  • 14 Polaren Pär gör sin reverens 1:30
  • 15 Möte med Fredrik Åkare, Stockholm 1943 2:55
  • 16 Ballad om olika segelytor 2:35
  • 17 De fattiga riddarnas ballad 2:52
  • 18 Tre dagars blues 4:13
  • 19 Turistens klagan 3:28
  • 20 Rörande min Harpa 2:36
  • 21 Balladen om Gustava 3:40
  • 22 Vid råken 2:32
  • 23 Felicia adjö 2:52

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata