Norrsken - Känner Du Kärleken

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Review by Lynne Holland

Känner Du Kärleken by Norrsken: A Wild Ride Through '90s Swedish Pop-Rock Chaos Alright, buckle up. We’re diving into Känner Du Kärleken, the 1997 album from Sweden’s own Norrsken. This isn’t your polished, overproduced pop garbage—it’s raw, unfiltered, and it smacks you in the face like a cold slap of Baltic Sea water. The genres? Pop and rock collide like two drunk moose on a highway. It’s messy, chaotic, and somehow works. Let’s get one thing straight: this record ain’t perfect. But that’s what makes it stick. Produced, arranged, and technically babysat by Bosse Nilsson (props to him for wearing all the hats), it’s got that gritty DIY vibe. Lennart Mattson slapped together some decent layout work, while Torbjörn Lövgren’s photography gives off serious “we shot this in someone’s backyard” energy. And honestly? That fits. This ain’t about being fancy—it’s about hitting hard. Now let’s talk tracks. First up is “Rock'N Rollen Lever Än.” Damn, this song kicks you right in the teeth. It’s not trying to reinvent the wheel; it’s just screaming at you to remember why rock 'n roll mattered in the first place. The riffs are punchy, the vocals are raw, and there’s no pretentious crap getting in the way. You can almost smell the cheap beer and cigarette smoke when you listen to it. If I had to pick one track that screams “Norrsken,” this would be it. It’s simple, loud, and unforgettable—like a bar fight you can’t stop thinking about. Then there’s the title track, “Känner Du Kärleken.” Oh man, this one sneaks up on ya. Starts off slow, kinda dreamy, but then BAM—it punches you in the feels. Lyrically, it’s cheesy as hell, but damn if it doesn’t hit different after a few beers. There’s something brutally honest about how they tackle love here. No frills, no metaphors—just straight-up emotion shoved down your throat. By the end, you’re either crying or punching a wall. Maybe both. Here’s the kicker though: this album shouldn’t have worked. Released under Melody Musik Produktion—a label most people probably forgot existed—it’s a miracle anyone heard it outside rural Sweden. Yet here we are, talking about it decades later. Why? Because it’s real. No autotune, no TikTok trends. Just good ol’ fashioned heart and grit. Final thought? Listening to Känner Du Kärleken feels like finding an old mixtape in your attic. Sure, it’s dusty and scratched up, but once you hit play, you realize it still slaps harder than half the stuff out today. And hey, maybe that’s the point. Music doesn’t need to be perfect to leave a mark—it just needs to feel alive. So grab a drink, crank up the volume, and let Norrsken remind you what music used to sound like before algorithms ruined everything. Cheers to that.

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Artist: Norrsken
Album: Känner Du Kärleken

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Filename: norrsken-knner-du-krleken.zip
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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Känner Du Kärleken3:53
Rock'N Rollen Lever Än2:49

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Catalog Numbers

MECDS 1003

Labels

Melody Musik Produktion

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Formats

  • CD
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Companies

RoleCompany
Recorded AtMelody Studio
Published ByWarner Bros.

Credits

RoleCredit
LayoutLennart Mattson
Photography ByTorbjörn Lövgren
ProducerBosse Nilsson
Arranged ByBosse Nilsson
TechnicianBosse Nilsson

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  • Rights Society: n©b
  • Matrix / Runout: CD PLANT AB MECDS 1003 GMØ1
  • Mould SID Code: Ifpi 8408

About Norrsken

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The 1997 Swedish album *Känner Du Kärleken* by Norrsken was a real family affair when it came to its creation. Bosse Nilsson not only produced the album but also handled the arrangements and even worked as the technician. Talk about wearing multiple hats! The album, blending pop and rock, features tracks like *Rock'N Rollen Lever Än* and the titular *Känner Du Kärleken*. It’s got that special touch when one person leaves their mark in so many roles. Props to Bosse for pulling it off!