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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

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