Lolita Pop - Lolita Pop

Review by Mister Green

Lolita Pop – Lolita Pop: A Wild Ride Through 80s Sonic Bliss So, here’s the deal—Lolita Pop by Lolita Pop is one of those albums that feels like it came straight outta a neon-lit time machine from 1987. It’s got everything: rock grit, synth-pop sparkle, punk attitude, and pop hooks sharp enough to stick in your brain for days. Released across a bazillion countries (Sweden, UK, US, Japan—you name it), this record really tried to take over the world. And honestly? It kinda did. Let’s break it down. The genres are all over the place—rock, electronic, pop, new wave, punk—and yet somehow, it works. Like peanut butter and pickles, you wouldn’t think they go together, but dang if it ain’t delicious. Tracks like “Calling In The Rain” and “Trains Of Longing” are where the magic happens. These songs aren’t just tunes—they’re experiences. Take “Calling In The Rain,” for instance. This track hits hard with Karin Wistrand’s vocals soaring over Per Eriksson’s drumming and some killer saxophone work (yes, saxophone!). There’s something about the way the synths swell underneath the melody—it sounds like heartbreak wrapped in glitter. I mean, who doesn’t love crying in the rain while feeling secretly badass? Every time I hear it, I’m transported back to my teenage years, sitting on a bus with headphones on, pretending life was way more dramatic than it actually was. Then there’s “Trains Of Longing.” Oh man, this one gets me every time. It’s slower, moodier, packed with longing and atmospheric vibes. The layered production is nuts—shoutout to Stefan Glaumann for mixing and mastering wizardry. You can tell they spent hours tweaking tiny details because nothing feels out of place. Benkt Svensson’s guitar riffs add this haunting edge that makes the song feel cinematic. It’s like watching an 80s movie montage where the protagonist stares wistfully out of a train window as fields blur past. Cheesy? Maybe. But also kind of perfect. What strikes me most about this album is how ambitious it feels. With so many contributors—from Dag Lundquist co-producing to Margo Chase designing the artwork—it’s clear everyone poured their hearts into it. Even little touches, like Idde, Irma, and Pim adding backing vocals on certain tracks, give it a sense of community. It’s not just an album; it’s a team effort. But let’s get real for a sec. Not every track lands perfectly. Some moments feel a bit chaotic, like when you accidentally mix five different sodas at a gas station fountain. Still, even the missteps have charm. They remind you this isn’t some soulless corporate project—it’s raw, unfiltered creativity spilling out everywhere. Looking back, Lolita Pop feels ahead of its time. Sure, it’s very much an 80s kid, complete with big hair and shoulder pads, but its blend of styles predicted future trends in alternative rock and synth-heavy pop. Listening today, it still holds up surprisingly well—not bad for a bunch of Swedes trying to conquer Europe and beyond. Here’s the kicker though… after spending hours diving deep into this album, I realized something strange. Despite being called Lolita Pop, none of the lyrics seem remotely connected to Vladimir Nabokov or anything remotely controversial. Was this intentional? A clever red herring? Or maybe they just thought “Lolita Pop” sounded cool? Who knows. Either way, it worked. Final verdict? If you’re into retro sounds, wild genre mashups, or just wanna soundtrack your next existential crisis, grab a copy of this gem. Just don’t blame me if you start daydreaming about riding trains through rain-soaked landscapes. Grade: 8/10

Artist: Lolita Pop
Album: Lolita Pop

1997

Rating: 3.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Langa Tag (The Long Train)	3:47
Salta Diamanter	3:16
Svart Och Skitigt	2:40
Skepp Kommer Lastat	4:05
Mess of Machinery
Mind Your Eye	3:52
Söker En Skatt	2:43
Look For The White Horses	3:37
Drömmer	3:47
Ship Comes Loaded	4:09
Angels Are	3:06
Släng Katten I Väggen	3:23
Långa Tåg	3:49
Here She Comes	3:15
Love Poison	3:45
Rain of Days
Trans of Longing
Calling In The Rain	4:22
Traces I'm Longing	4:08
A Song From Under The Floorboards	4:55
Guld Här?	2:58
Två X Två	3:47
Throw The Cat In The Wall	3:45
Trains Of Longing	3:46
Birds Of Ice	3:31
Regn Av Dagar	3:40
Catcher In The Rye	3:32
A Universal Wonder	4:20
Fåglar Av Is	3:40
2 X 2	3:42
Universums Under	4:21
Viskningar	4:20
Ships Comes Loaded	4:09
Come To Me	3:57
See A Mountain	2:54
Clock Is Ticking	3:39
Precious You	4:26
Solen	3:44
Wingbeats Of The Night	3:19
Trains Of Loging	3:46
Klockan Tickar	3:24
Briny Diamonds	3:10
Rain Of Days	3:38
Mess Of Machinery	3:15
Just A Goodbye	3:29
Sheltering Sky	3:43
A Memory Of Laughter	4:15
Spår Och Min Saknad	3:59
Keep On	4:23
Two X Two	3:42
The Treasure Hunt	2:46
Pay The Piper	5:00
Tarzan On A Big Red Scooter	3:43
2000 År	4:04
Hey Winner	3:20
Sunshine Again	3:40
Whispers	4:18
Bang Your Head	3:41
Live Forever	3:48

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Lolita Pop - Bang your head (1987)

Lolita Pop - Mind Your Eye

Lolita Pop - Bang Your Head (1987)

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Labels

Virgin
Mistlur
Virgin Records America, Inc.
Indie Records
MNW

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lytte på nettet
écouter en ligne
ascolta in linea
online anhören
ouvir online
lyssna på nätet
escuchar en línea
online luisteren
kuunnella verkossa

Formats

Vinyl
LP
Album
Test Pressing
CD
Compilation
2 × CD
Cassette
SR
Dolby HX Pro
Promo

Companies

Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Virgin Records America
Copyright (c)	Virgin Records America
Pressed By	Sonopress
Mixed At	Power Station
Published By	Misty Music AB
Made By	CD Plant AB
Manufactured By	Nimbus
Mastered At	Sterling Sound
Distributed By	Virgin Records Canada Inc.

Credits

Role	Credit
Arranged By	Lolita Pop
Mastered By	Greg Calbi
Producer	Stefan Glaumann
Backing Vocals	Idde (tracks: 3), Irma Schultz (tracks: 3), Pim (tracks: 3)
Bass	Matts Alsberg
Co-producer	Dag Lundquist
Engineer	Dag Lundquist
Design	Margo Chase
Drums	Per Eriksson
Guitar	Benkt Svensson, Stan Booberg
Management	Peter Yngen
Mixed By	Stefan Glaumann
Photography By	Tomas Gidén
Programmed By	Patrik Henzel (tracks: 6)
Vocals	Karin Wistrand
Voice	Lolita Pop (tracks: 3)
Noise	Lolita Pop (tracks: 3)
Saxophone	Per Eriksson
Artwork	Ermalm's Egenart
Performer	Lolita Pop
Written-By	Svensson (tracks: A3, B2, B4), Wistrand (tracks: A2, B2, B4, B5), L. Pop (tracks: A1, A4, B3), Eriksson (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B1, B5), Booberg (tracks: A2, A3, A5, B1, B5), Johansson (tracks: A4, A5, B3)
Liner Notes	Claes Olson
Compiled By	Claes Olson

Notes

Unverkäufliche Musterplatte
hergestellt von der Schallplatten-Fabrik Sonopress
No barcode
Manufactured In The U.K. (On CD)
GEMA/STEMRA/BIEM
Track 13 is Långa tåg.
Mastered at Sterling Sound.
A2, A3, B1 to B3 mixed at Power Station, New York.
A1, A4, B4, B5 mixed at Mistlur Studio A, Stockholm.
This version has a pinkish colour on the label
Some initial copies came with a white hype sticker (see image).
First cat no. on labels, second on spine.
Promo

Barcodes

Barcode: T4988 037 00299 9
Rights Society: JASRAC
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): DM 208680 A-1/9-87
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): DM 208680 B-1/9-87
Rights Society: BIEM/n©b
Matrix / Runout: MLRCD-56 CDM01
Barcode: 0 7567-90620-2
Matrix / Runout: 2-90620 MASTERED BY NIMBUS
Barcode: 0 7567-90620-2 4
Barcode: 7891429608822
Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Groove): MLR 56 A LP 870729
Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Groove): MLR 56 B LP 870729
Barcode: 7391946205325
Barcode: BIEM/n©b
Barcode: 0 7567-90620-1 7
Barcode: 0 7567-90620-4 8
Barcode: 5 012981 247225

About Lolita Pop

Swedish pop band formed in Örebro in 1979. Disbanded in 1992. The band was reunited in 2019. They were noted for success on Sweden's album list during the 1980s and early 1990s.

Name Vars

L. Pop
Pop

Members

Christer Björklund
Thomas Johansson
Karin Wistrand
Peter Olsen
Per Ståhlberg
Sten Booberg
Henrik Melin
Benkt Svensson
Per Eriksson

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that the album *Lolita Pop* by Lolita Pop is like a musical passport? It was released in 1987 and made its way across more than 10 countries, from Sweden to Japan, Brazil to Canada. The band blended genres like Rock, Electronic, and Synth-pop, creating a sound that felt at home everywhere. With tracks like "Calling In The Rain" and "Trains Of Longing," it’s no wonder the album resonated globally. Plus, fun tidbit: the same track might have different names depending on where you heard it—like "Två X Två" becoming "Two X Two." Music truly knows no borders with this one!

Comments

gutimali

2025-03-14

My fav band when I lived in Sverige! (Electric Boys broke that year as well) Too bad they didn't break out bigger. Fab songs and musicianship!

redefiningideology

2025-03-13

I had a cassette tape of hers, wore it out. It was unfortunate that she didn't get more air time here in the states. Really good artist.

denilsontab2

2025-03-12

Great song from this unknown group outside Sweden. They deserve more recognition

alicinhapires

2025-03-12

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-AVwwlND5I&fbclid=IwAR1OxMbHZ067lIOAs9UNBX8fQ2SBXM_UHE2UrK33742I5pyrcSLhN4aET6M

crucigramapoltico

2025-03-11

cool driving guitar riff from hell.

husyein

2025-03-11

This is a great song. Are there no 80's fans out there?

bouben

2025-03-10

SKÖN MUSIK TILL BRA TEXT, OCKSÅ EN FAVORIT FRÅN DENNA KONSERT SOM JAG HAR FÖR MEJ SÄNDES I TV 1987, VET DU PUNKPROVIDER? VAR ÄR KLIPPET IFRÅN? KARIN VAR HÄR EN MYCKET BRA POP SÅNGERSKA! NU HAR JAG " BANGAT " HUVET KLAR MED MINA KOMMENTARER TILL LOLLITA POP FÖR DENNA GÅNG, SKRIVIT PÅ KARINS NAMNSDAG 2-8-2013! VI SES IGEN 22-11-2013 FÖR DÅ HAR KARIN NAMNSDAG NÄSTA GÅNG, ( HON HETER NÄMLIGEN OCKSÅ CECILIA) CIAO PÅ ER ANDRA LOLLITA POP FANNS DÄR UTE!

rosariowendy

2025-03-10

Hon rör vänster arm på fel sätt

gostdom

2025-03-10

Why the FUCK did this band not own the world? This is 1000% better than anything that the bullshit band Roxette ever made!

akairya

2025-03-10

My fav band when I lived in Sweden. A fab collective of unique talent and creative genius!

aung2017

2025-03-09

Min favorit just mu

s922983361

2025-03-09

Såååå bra??

savagetravel

2025-03-09

Found out that Benkt is my cousin. Weird. This video is so many years ago. We are old men now. Hello Benkt! Sven

marcelatamayo

2025-03-08

Bra låt..??..Förtjänar att spelas mycket mer..????

robertmf17

2025-03-08

EU AMO LOLITA POP. CADÊ VOCES???????

lilpinkbunniesinheaven

2025-03-08

Träffade Karin Wistrand på en fest för några år sedan och fick en selfie. Jag var väldigt ung när de var som mest aktiva så har dålig koll på deras musik, men tycker absolut att den håller än. Mycket bra. Lite föregångare till The Sounds, känns det som. Karin var hur trevlig som helst. Hursomhelst, selfien vi tog är den enda gången min förra flickvän säger att hon blivit lite svartsjuk. :)