Mannen som älskade träd
Cornelis Vreeswijk · 1985
38 min · 13 tracks · blues
A whimsical blend of folk melodies and bluesy undertones, reflecting a deep love for nature and storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mannen som älskade träd No. 1 Start here — This track encapsulates the album's core theme of reverence for nature, using vivid imagery to paint a picture of trees as beloved companions.
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Blues för Dubrovnik — Here, Vreeswijk merges blues with narrative lyricism to evoke longing and nostalgia for distant places, showcasing his unique songwriting style.
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Sång om Coyote och varför han bara sjunger om natten — In this track, Vreeswijk employs humor and metaphor to delve into the mysterious character of the coyote, illustrating his skill for blending folklore with personal reflection.
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
- seeking intense emotional depth
- prefer longer, expansive pieces
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — This album showcases Vreeswijk's continued vitality and thematic exploration in later years.
- Themes
- nature reverence· Swedish folklore· nostalgic longing
- Career context
- Released in 1985, Mannen som älskade träd was one of Cornelis Vreeswijk’s later works, coming after his acclaimed albums like 'Visor fran visholmen'. By this time, Vreeswijk had established himself as a significant figure in Swedish music, known for his poetic lyrics and unique blend of musical styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bert Jansch· Nick Drake· John Martyn
Tracklist
- 1 Mannen som älskade träd No. 1 Start here 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
What to play next
I elfte timmen
1986
Continues the whimsical storytelling and folk influences from the current album.
Bellman, Taube och lite galet
1984
Sets up a similar thematic exploration of Swedish folklore and storytelling.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Det är så jag säger det
Håkan Hellström
Captures a similar whimsical storytelling style with a deep connection to Swedish landscapes.
Pink Moon
Nick Drake
Shares an intimate, nature-infused acoustic sound with poignant lyrical themes of longing.
Kokko
Värttinä
Combines traditional folk elements with rich narratives that echo the natural world and folklore.
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