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  • Summary: The Swedish singer's second studio album features guest singers Frida Hyvonen and El Perro del Mar.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 27
  2. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Pop is rarely as genuinely affecting, joyful or good as this.
  2. The album's sound is a swirl of sparkly '60s orchestration and horns--an achievement worth a thousands days of nights. [2 Nov 2007, p.63]
  3. 60
    Lekman makes the kind of Nick Hornby-ish "perfect pop" that no one actually listens to. Which is a pity, because his lyrics are Cole Porter witty, and his major-key songcraft delicious. [Nov 2007, p.110]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. smithsgirl
    10
    A stunning album, from start to finish. Lekman is a craftsman of wry, affecting and humourous lyrics. All wrapped up in sparkling, bright and memorable tunes. Not a duff track; Postcard to Nina, The Opposite of Hallelujah, Shirin, and Sipping on the Sweet Nectar are standout tracks. My hottest contender for best album of 2007. And unlikely to be eclipsed. Don't be put off by the 'twee' ,'camp' 'pretentious' labels. I believe it's called postmodern irony... Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. BlairS
    10
    One of the best albums of the year! His best of his three LP releases. Brilliant work, from one of the most brilliant lyricists and entertainers out there today. Absolutely stunning. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. ElliottM
    4
    Not for me. The melodies are often quite nice, but the lyrics are horribly schmaltzy. I could only take so much.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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