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Night Falls Over Kortedala

Jens Lekman · 2007

50 min · 12 tracks · indie pop

A whimsical blend of indie pop and orchestral arrangements, imbued with nostalgia and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical storytelling with nostalgia
  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • for evening relaxation
  • introspective themes of love
  • gentle melodies for quiet thinking

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy excitement
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2007, Jens Lekman was establishing himself as a significant voice in indie pop, following his breakthrough album 'When I Said I Wanted to Be Your Dog' in 2004. 'Night Falls Over Kortedala' marks his second full-length release, showcasing a maturation in his songwriting and an expansion of his sonic palette, including lush instrumentation and more complex narratives.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 And I Remember Every Kiss 2:59
  • 2 Sipping on the Sweet Nectar 4:11
  • 3 The Opposite of Hallelujah 4:21
  • 4 A Postcard to Nina 5:00
  • 5 Into Eternity 3:44
  • 6 I’m Leaving You Because I Don’t Love You 3:48
  • 7 If I Could Cry (It Would Feel Like This) 3:23
  • 8 Your Arms Around Me 5:02
  • 9 Shirin 3:56
  • 10 It Was a Strange Time in My Life 5:08
  • 11 Kanske är jag kär i dig 4:43
  • 12 Friday Night at the Drive‐In Bingo 4:16

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