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Night Falls Over Kortedala - Jens Lekman
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80 out of 100

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8.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 26 Ratings

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  • Summary: The Swedish singer's second studio album features guest singers Frida Hyvonen and El Perro del Mar.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. The Guardian
    100
    Pop is rarely as genuinely affecting, joyful or good as this.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    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]
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  3. Uncut
    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. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. 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
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  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
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  3. ElliottM
    4
    Not for me. The melodies are often quite nice, but the lyrics are horribly schmaltzy. I could only take so much.
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