What is the best Per Gessle album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Mazarin" (2003). It's the most representative of what makes Per Gessle worth hearing.

What are the best Per Gessle albums?

The essential Per Gessle albums include "Per Gessle" (1983), "Scener" (1985), "The World According to Gessle" (1997), "Mazarin" (2003) and "Son of a Plumber" (2005).

How many albums does Per Gessle have?

Per Gessle has 56 releases in their discography, including 32 albums and 2 EPs.

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Per Gessle

Q: Who is Per Gessle for?

If you're into pop music, Per Gessle is worth your time. Gessle's music features buoyant melodies and infectious rhythms that propel the listener forward, punctuated by moments of reflective space.

Gessle's music features buoyant melodies and infectious rhythms that propel the listener forward, punctuated by moments of reflective space.

pop music

Sweden

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The album

Mazarin (2003)

This album showcases Gessle's signature buoyant melodies and infectious rhythms, making it a cohesive and accessible entry point into his pop sound.

The song

“Här kommer alla känslorna (på en och samma gång)”

This track has an immediate hook and effectively introduces Gessle's style, encapsulating his approach to pop music in a standalone format.

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About Per Gessle

Per Gessle matters because he illuminates the power of melodic storytelling in pop music, crafting songs that resonate across generations and cultures.

His influence extends beyond mere chart success; he has shaped the emotional landscape of pop with an ability to blend catchy hooks and heartfelt narratives, creating a blueprint for contemporary artists aiming to connect deeply with listeners. His approach is built on a meticulous attention to melody and arrangement, often layering instrumentals that create rich sonic tapestries beneath his incisive lyrics. This craftsmanship invites a sense of familiarity while also allowing for nuanced listening experiences, as each element weaves together to enhance the overall mood. Gessle's work showcases an understanding of pop dynamics that elevates the genre’s capacity for both joy and introspection. Lyrically, Gessle often explores themes of love, nostalgia, and personal reflection, utilizing a voice that balances sincerity with a touch of irony. His songwriting reflects a keen observational quality, painting vivid pictures that resonate on an emotional level while remaining accessible. The storytelling feels intimate yet expansive, inviting listeners into shared experiences that reflect their own lives.

32 studio albums· 56 total releases· 4 decades· Sweden

Full discography

Per Gessle's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

56 releases • 32 albums • 2 EPS • 1983–2024

Type:

Studio albums (32)

Grouped by decade — 5 eras.

2020s ()

2010s ()

2000s ()

1990s ()

Hjärtats trakt / en samling album by Per Gessle

1980s ()

Breakthrough

Scener

1985

Breakthrough

Per Gessle

1983

EPs ()

En händig EP

2007

Inte tillsammans, inte isär / Ute på landet / Mandolindagar / Farväl, Angelina

1986

Singles ()

Songs to start with

If you'd rather pick a song than an album.

1

"En händig man" — from En händig man (2007)

establishes the sonic palette early
2

"Stupid" — from The World According to Gessle (1997)

accessible entry with immediate hook
3

"Drowning in Wonderful Thoughts About Her" — from Son of a Plumber (2005)

establishes the sonic palette early
4

"Galning" — from Scener (1985)

establishes the sonic palette early
5

"Silly Really" — from Party Crasher (2008)

establishes the sonic palette early
6

"På väg" — from Per Gessle (1983)

accessible entry with immediate hook

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Per Gessle

About Per Gessle

Full discography

Studio albums (32)

2020s ()

Sällskapssjuk

Demos & Other Fun stuff! Vol. 4

Live Europe 2018

Late Night Concert

Gammal kärlek rostar aldrig

2010s ()

En vacker kväll

En vacker dag

En vacker natt

The Per Gessle Archives

Demos & Other Fun stuff! Vol. 3

Demos & Other Fun stuff! Vol. 2

Demos & Other Fun stuff! Vol. 1

Mazarin demos

En händig man demos

Small Town Talk

2000s ()

Gessle over Europe

Party Crasher

The World According to Gessle

En händig man på turné

Att vara Per Gessle

Kung av sand – en liten samling 1983–2007

En händig man

Son of a Plumber

En mazarin, älskling?

Mazarin

The World According to Gessle

1990s ()

Hjärtats trakt / en samling

The World According to Gessle

Hjärtats trakt

På väg, 1982–86

1980s ()

Scener

Per Gessle

EPs ()

En händig EP

Inte tillsammans, inte isär / Ute på landet / Mandolindagar / Farväl, Angelina

Singles ()

Beredd

Småstadsprat

Sing Along / Theme from Roberta Right

Silly Really / I Didn't Mean To Turn You On

Pratar med min müsli (hur det än verkar) / Shopping with Mother

Jag skulle vilja tänka en underbar tanke

En händig man / Vet du vad jag egentligen vill?

I Like It Like That

I Like It Like That / Plumber in Progress #2

Hey Mr. DJ (Won't You Play Another Love Song)

Hey Mr. DJ (Won't You Play Another Love Song) / Plumber in Progress #1

C'mon/Jo-Anna Says

Tycker om när du tar på mej / Mannen med gitarr / Viskar / Kyss från en främling

På promenad genom stan / Inte tillsammans, inte isär

Här kommer alla känslorna (på en och samma gång) / Nu är det ju juli igen, ju

I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend / Sheena Is a Punk Rocker

I Want You to Know / Blue Umbrella

Kix / Love Doesn't Live Here

Do You Wanna Be My Baby? / Always Breaking My Heart / I Wanna Be With You

Blå december / Tänd ett ljus

Silly Really

Sing Along

Songs to start with