Fiender är tråkigt!
Veronica Maggio · 2019
33 min · 10 tracks · pop music
A blend of introspective pop melodies and soulful vocals, enriched with a touch of Swedish melancholy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kurt Cobain Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy melody and reflective lyrics about identity and fame, channeling both nostalgia and vulnerability.
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Fiender är tråkigt — The title track encapsulates the album's central theme of confronting negativity, featuring a lively arrangement that contrasts its introspective lyrics about personal conflict.
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Jag kastar bort mitt liv — This song highlights Maggio's ability to weave humor into despair, using clever wordplay to discuss self-sabotage in a relatable yet poignant manner.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances catchy pop melodies with introspective lyrics, showcasing Maggio's growth as an artist.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that gradually transition into more introspective themes in the latter half.
- The title track, 'Fiender är tråkigt', employs a minimalist arrangement that contrasts with the more produced sound of earlier tracks.
- 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
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- catchy melodies for daily routines
- introspective lyrics with playful undertones
- short tracks for quick listens
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy dance tracks
- seek lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued commercial appeal and emotional resonance in her established sound.
- Career context
- By the time Veronica Maggio released Fiender är tråkigt! in January 2019, she was already an established pop artist in Sweden, following her breakthrough album, Handen i fickan fast jag bryr mig, which had solidified her place in the industry. This fourth studio album marks her return after a four-year hiatus, during which she explored personal growth and artistic direction.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Miriam Bryant· Laleh· First Aid Kit
Tracklist
- 1 Kurt Cobain Start here 3:30
- 2 Solen har gått ner 3:36
- 3 Tillfälligheter 3:47
- 4 Jag kastar bort mitt liv 3:43
- 5 En timme till 3:38
- 6 Fiender är tråkigt 3:41
- 7 Där hjärtat satt förut 2:57
- 8 Rosa drinkar och champagne 3:17
- 9 5 minuter 2:50
- 10 Vilken sekund som helst 2:51
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