The World According to Gessle
Per Gessle · 1997
54 min · 13 tracks · pop music
Catchy melodies and playful lyrics blend seamlessly in this vibrant pop album from Sweden's Per Gessle.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs playful vibes for gatherings catchy melodies for road trips
- Context
- Released on May 2, 1997, 'The World According to Gessle' was Per Gessle's first solo album after the success of Roxette. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from the global fame achieved with Roxette into exploring his own artistic identity outside the duo, marking a significant moment of creative freedom.
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- pop music
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The World According to Gessle is an album by Per Gessle, released in 1997. Catchy melodies and playful lyrics blend seamlessly in this vibrant pop album from Sweden's Per Gessle. This album is notable for its commercial success in Sweden, where it topped the charts shortly after its release. Additionally, it established Gessle as a solo artist capable of producing catchy pop tunes, influencing both his subsequent solo work and the Swedish pop music scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The World According to Gessle sound like?
Catchy melodies and playful lyrics blend seamlessly in this vibrant pop album from Sweden's Per Gessle. Rooted in pop music. Start with "Stupid".
Is The World According to Gessle a good place to start with Per Gessle?
Yes, The World According to Gessle is recommended as a starting point for new Per Gessle listeners. Catchy melodies and playful lyrics blend seamlessly in this vibrant pop album from Sweden's Per Gessle. Released on May 2, 1997, 'The World According to Gessle' was Per Gessle's first solo album after the success of Roxette. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from the global fame achieved with Roxette into exploring his own artistic identity outside the duo, marking a significant moment of creative freedom.
Who is The World According to Gessle for?
The World According to Gessle works well if you're into steady mid-tempo sing-alongs, playful vibes for gatherings and catchy melodies for road trips.
How many songs are on The World According to Gessle?
The World According to Gessle has 13 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.
Tracklist
New here? Start with Stupid.
- 1 Stupid Start here 3:31
- 2 Do You Wanna Be My Baby? Standout 3:47
- 3 Saturday 3:54
- 4 Kix 4:08
- 5 I Want You to Know Standout 3:57
- 6 Reporter 4:17
- 7 B-Any-1-U-Wanna-B 3:56
- 8 Wish You the Best Standout 4:51
- 9 Elvis in Germany 4:10
- 10 T-T-T-Take It! 3:16
- 11 I’ll Be Alright 3:50
- 12 There Is My Baby 3:47
- 13 Lay Down Your Arms / Kix-Cha-Cha 6:50
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