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Mannen som älskade träd

Cornelis Vreeswijk · 1985

38 min · 13 tracks · blues · traditional folk music

A whimsical blend of folk and blues, intertwining storytelling with melodic charm and playful lyricism.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical storytelling with charm
  • steady mid-tempo playful flow
  • for afternoon relaxation
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking intense emotional depth
  • prefer longer, expansive pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1985, 'Mannen som älskade träd' came during Cornelis Vreeswijk's later career, following a prolific period that had established him as a leading figure in Swedish folk music. This album reflects his continued evolution as a songwriter and his deepening engagement with themes of nature and humanity.
Stylistic neighbors
Bert Jansch· Nick Drake· John Martyn

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Mannen som älskade träd No. 1 2:33
  • 2 Mannen som älskade träd No. 2 2:50
  • 3 Babyland 2:41
  • 4 Skyddsrumsboogie 3:40
  • 5 En dag var hela jorden 2:08
  • 6 Goddag yxskaft blues 2:34
  • 7 I väntan på Pierrot 2:55
  • 8 Blues för Dubrovnik 4:07
  • 9 Från mitt delfinarium 2:59
  • 10 50-öres blues 2:20
  • 11 På en näverdosa 2:25
  • 12 Sång om Coyote och varför han bara sjunger om natten 4:17
  • 13 En resa 3:18

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