Jul
Carola Häggkvist · 1991
41 min · 13 tracks · pop music
A festive blend of traditional carols and pop sensibilities wrapped in warm, inviting vocals.
Why this album works
'Jul' became a staple in Swedish holiday music, charting prominently during the festive season and solidifying Häggkvist's status as an enduring figure in the genre. Its influence is evident as it continues to be played annually, contributing to the cultural fabric of Swedish Christmas traditions.
- Best for
- steady festive atmosphere throughout warm vocals for cozy gatherings for holiday nostalgia
- Context
- Released on November 22, 1991, 'Jul' marked Carola Häggkvist's first foray into holiday music following her breakthrough album 'Främling' in 1983. At this point in her career, she was already a household name in Sweden, known for her powerful voice and emotional delivery, making this Christmas album a natural extension of her discography.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Robyn· Kent· Roxette· The Cardigans· Ulf Lundell· Per Gessle· Magnus Uggla· Kikki Danielsson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jul, jul strålande jul Standout 2:40
- 2 Juletid 3:50
- 3 Betlehems Stjärna 2:59
- 4 O helga natt Standout 4:04
- 5 Stilla natt 3:21
- 6 O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fidelis) 4:02
- 7 I vår vackra vita vintervärld, Jingeling tingeling 2:43
- 8 Jag drömmer om en jul hemma (White Christmas) Standout 3:22
- 9 Nu tändas tusen juleljus 2:41
- 10 När det lider mot jul 3:25
- 11 Vem är barnet 3:38
- 12 När juldagsmorgon glimmar 2:18
- 13 God jul önskar vi er alla (We Wish You a Merry Christmas) 1:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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