Poem, ballader och lite blues
Cornelis Vreeswijk · 1970
62 min · 25 tracks · blues · traditional folk music
A tapestry of melancholic melodies woven with poetic lyrics and bluesy undertones that evoke deep emotional resonance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- melancholic reflections on life
- poetic storytelling with depth
- wave-like pacing for contemplation
- intimate moments of emotional connection
- for quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone catchy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1970, 'Poem, ballader och lite blues' marked Cornelis Vreeswijk's emergence as a significant voice in Swedish music, following his breakthrough album 'Ballader och oförskämdheter' from 1969. This album solidified his reputation as a master storyteller and folk musician, exploring themes of love, loss, and societal critique through his unique blend of blues and traditional folk influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bert Jansch· Nick Drake· John Martyn
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rosenblad, Rosenblad 2:23
- 2 Generalens visa 1:56
- 3 Apollinaire 1:16
- 4 Fåglar 2:39
- 5 Jag 1:24
- 6 Hajar’u de då Jack? 2:28
- 7 Morbror Frans 1:55
- 8 Huvudlösen för aftonen 3:05
- 9 Etta 1:22
- 10 Märk hur vår skugga 3:35
- 11 Blues för Inga-Maj 2:56
- 12 Ett brev 0:55
- 13 Cool water – på Den gyldene freden 3:01
- 14 Ett gammalt bergtroll 5:04
- 15 Sonja och Siw 2:57
- 16 Predikan 1:52
- 17 Elisabeth 3:54
- 18 Hemställan 1:11
- 19 En visa till Gagga 2:45
- 20 Ågren 3:17
- 21 Hopplös blues 3:13
- 22 Skulle iagh söria såå wore iagh tokott 1:57
- 23 Transkription till D’Artagnan 3:33
- 24 Anna själv tredje 1:04
- 25 En viss sorts samba 2:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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