Crazy Love Promo 12 EP by Basse Wickman: A Retro Delight You Didn’t Know You Needed
Let’s get one thing straight—1982 was a wild year. People were still figuring out what to do with leg warmers, and Sweden was quietly gifting the world gems like Crazy Love Promo 12 EP by Basse Wickman. Released under Epic Records, this little nugget blends pop and rock in ways that feel both nostalgic and oddly fresh. It’s like finding an old mixtape in your attic and realizing it slaps harder than half your Spotify playlist.
Now, let’s dive into the tracks because, honestly, not every song here is gonna make you drop everything and scream “WOW.” But two tracks? Oh yeah, they stick with you like gum on a summer sidewalk.
First up, “Shining Through The Haze”—this tune hits different. From the opening chords, it’s clear Basse wasn’t messing around when he wrote this one. The melody has this breezy vibe, but there’s also this sneaky layer of melancholy lurking beneath. Like, you can totally imagine cruising down some Swedish highway at sunset (probably in a Volvo) while this plays. And the chorus? Sticky as syrup. I caught myself humming it for days, which might’ve annoyed my cat, but hey, art demands sacrifice.
Then there’s “Oh Susanne!”, which feels like the soundtrack to a teenage rom-com nobody made yet. It’s upbeat, kinda cheeky, and just fun enough to make you want to grab someone by the hand and spin them around in circles. Is it deep? Nah. Does it need to be? Nope. Sometimes music just needs to give you permission to dance awkwardly in your kitchen, and that’s exactly what this track does.
The other songs, like “Crazy Love” and “Moonlight Lady,” aren’t bad—they’re just… fine. You know how sometimes you order pizza, and the toppings sound amazing, but then it arrives, and it’s just… okay? That’s those tracks. They don’t ruin the experience, but they don’t steal the show either.
Here’s the kicker: listening to this EP feels like stepping into a time machine where perms were big, shoulder pads were bigger, and people believed synthesizers could solve all their problems. In a way, maybe they did.
So, would I recommend Crazy Love Promo 12 EP? Absolutely, if only for those two standout tracks. Just don’t expect life-changing revelations or anything. Honestly, after spinning it, I found myself wondering why more artists today don’t try to capture this kind of unpolished charm. Or maybe I’m just biased because I really miss kitchen-dancing moments.
Final thought: If Basse Wickman ever reads this review, I hope he knows his work lives on in weirdos like me who find joy in forgotten vinyl treasures. Also, if anyone knows where I can score a copy of this EP without remortgaging my house, hit me up. Cheers!
