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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- playful vibes for gatherings
- catchy melodies for road trips
- lighthearted tunes for sunny days
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer heavy, intense music
- seek deep emotional exploration
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — First solo album post-Roxette success, establishing Gessle as a solo artist.
- Themes
- Swedish summer vibes· playful romance· nostalgic pop hooks
- Career 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Roxette· ABBA· The Cardigans
- If this clicks, go next to
- Mazarin — Continues the catchy melodies with a fresh pop sound and engaging themes.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Arrival by ABBA — Shares catchy melodies and playful themes, capturing a similar vibrant pop essence of Swedish summer.Life in Cartoon Motion by Mika — Combines playful lyrics and bright melodies, resonating with the same upbeat, nostalgic pop vibe.Body Talk Pt. 1 by Robyn — Features infectious hooks and a fun pop sensibility, echoing the lighthearted romantic themes present in Gessle's work.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Stupid".
- 1 Stupid Start here 3:31
- 2 Do You Wanna Be My Baby? 3:47
- 3 Saturday 3:54
- 4 Kix 4:08
- 5 I Want You to Know 3:57
- 6 Reporter 4:17
- 7 B-Any-1-U-Wanna-B 3:56
- 8 Wish You the Best 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
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in Per Gessle's catalog. First solo album post-Roxette success, establishing Gessle as a solo artist.
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