On this the eve of love's day, I commend unto you the work of Jens Lekman. His Night Falls Over Kortedela is the pride of Sweden. As most of you know, I have a soft spot for bubble gum pop. This album hits that note, but is balanced by plain creative lyrics and unique vocal phrasing.
Night Falls features one track, "A Postcard to Nina," that has been in and out of my head for the last two weeks. Other tunes on this album use island beats to bring out the sailor in you. Then the stark honesty of "I'm Leaving You Because I Don't Love You" brings it home.
And he's coming to a city near you, with a Spring tour guaranteed to bring the lovers out.
Check it out and let me know if it works for you...
mitochondriac
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