De 20 Mest Önskade Med Per Grundén – A Swedish Blast from the Past That Punches Hard
Alright, let’s get this straight. If you’re into old-school vibes with a mix of pop, folk, and some legit drama (hello Stage & Screen!), then De 20 Mest Önskade Med Per Grundén is your ticket to nostalgia city. Released way back in ’78 by EMI in Sweden, this album hits like a warm hug from someone who’s been through it all—and trust me, Per Grundén sounds like he has stories for days.
Now, let’s talk tracks because not every song here is gonna knock your socks off. But when they hit, oh boy, do they hit hard. Take “Två mörka ögon,” for instance. It’s got that haunting melody paired with lyrics so raw you can almost feel the heartbreak seeping outta the speakers. The vibe? Somewhere between crying over a lost love and staring out a rainy window wishing life would cut you a break already. This one sticks with you—not just ‘cause it’s catchy but because it feels real. Like, painfully real.
Then there’s “Jag vet ett litet hotell.” Don’t even get me started on this gem. The rhythm sneaks up on ya, slow at first, then BAM—it grabs hold and doesn’t let go. There’s something about the way Grundén delivers those lines; it’s smooth yet kinda rough around the edges, like he’s whispering secrets only you’re supposed to hear. And honestly? I couldn’t stop humming it for hours after listening. Annoyingly good, if you ask me.
The rest of the album ain’t bad either—tracks like “Fascination” bring that classic charm while “Du är hela min värld” leans heavy into emotional sucker punches. But hey, that’s what makes it work. You don’t listen to this thing expecting perfection. No, you listen because it’s messy, heartfelt, and dripping with personality.
Here’s the kicker though: as much as I dig the music, sometimes I wonder how many people today would actually sit down and give this a proper spin. Would they appreciate the depth? Or would they swipe to the next playlist before “Hallå, ni alla förälskade par” even finished playing? Maybe that’s why albums like this matter—they remind us that art doesn’t always need to scream for attention. Sometimes, it just needs to exist.
So yeah, crank up De 20 Mest Önskade Med Per Grundén if you want to dive headfirst into a time capsule of Swedish soul. Just don’t blame me if you end up daydreaming about love letters written in candlelight or whatever.
