Various - Minne Från Torpet

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Review by Jose de Cura

Minne Från Torpet: A Nostalgic Journey Through Nordic Folk There’s something about Minne Från Torpet that feels like stepping into an old photograph—crinkled edges, faded colors, but alive with memories. Released in 1975 by Swedish label Bälg, this album is a patchwork quilt of folk tunes stitched together by voices and instruments steeped in tradition. It’s not perfect—it doesn’t try to be—but it’s real, raw, and deeply human. The opening track, "På Ka’l Ekkens Ö," hits you right away. The accordion swells softly, almost shyly, before the melody blooms into something warm and inviting. You can practically smell woodsmoke curling up from a cabin chimney as Bert-Tore Pettersson’s vocals roll in, rough around the edges but full of heart. It’s one of those songs where you don’t need to understand every word to feel its pull—it’s nostalgic for a place you’ve never been but somehow recognize deep down. Maybe it’s the way the drums shuffle lazily beneath the melody or how the fiddle sneaks in just when you least expect it. Whatever it is, it sticks. Then there’s "Minne Från Torpet" itself—the title track—and wow, does it deliver. This isn’t just music; it’s storytelling. Göran Åberg’s bassline anchors the song while Rune Fransson’s violin dances over the top like sunlight flickering through leaves. There’s a moment halfway through where everything drops out except for the accordion, played masterfully by Bengt Nilsson, and suddenly you’re transported. Is it a barn dance? A quiet evening on a porch? Hard to say, but your chest tightens anyway because it feels. That’s what makes this record special—it’s less concerned with impressing you and more focused on wrapping you up in its world. What strikes me most about Minne Från Torpet is how unpolished yet intentional it all feels. These aren’t studio-perfect performances—they’re snapshots of people playing together, laughing between takes, maybe even arguing over who gets the last slice of knäckebröd during breaks. And honestly? I wouldn’t want it any other way. Producer Bälg-Karl Grönstedt clearly understood the soul of these songs better than anyone else could have. By the time the final notes of "Lilla Vän" fade away, you might find yourself sitting still for a minute, staring off into space. Not because you’re sad it’s over, but because you’re not ready to leave the little universe this album creates. It’s comforting, really, knowing that someone somewhere thought to capture these moments and share them with us decades later. And here’s the thing—I didn’t think much about accordions before listening to this album. Now? They might just be my new favorite instrument. Go figure.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Fantasi I G & C2:55
Damernas Dans2:48
Pelles Rullpolska1:32
På Ka'l Ekkens Ö1:58
Våreld1:52
På Solbacken2:15
Minne Från Torpet2:11
Fjellslått1:32
Ålandsgubben2:03
I Brådrasket2:11
Bränd-Pers Vals2:20
Lyckelige Henriks Polka1:58
Lilla Vän2:40
En Sjömansvisa I Pingst2:50
Fäbostintans Hambo2:12
Frosinimazurka2:26

Catalog Numbers

K. G. 1006, BÄLG-LP KG 1006

Labels

Bälg

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP

Companies

RoleCompany
Printed ByCEMA

Credits

RoleCredit
AccordionBengt Nilsson (tracks: B2), Bengt Olov Karlsson (tracks: B6), Göte Forsman (tracks: B3), Hans Brun (tracks: B2), Hans Högström (tracks: B6), Harry Lövbäck (tracks: B2), Holger Eriksson (tracks: B6), Holger Holgersson (tracks: B3), Ingrid Andreasson (tracks: B2), Ingvar Jonsson (tracks: A4, A6), Ingvar Lindström (tracks: B6), Lars Erik Bengtsson (tracks: B5), Maj-Britt Grundén (tracks: A4, A6), Mona Magnusson (tracks: A4, A6), Nils Fläcke (tracks: B7), Nils Thörn (tracks: B2), Olle Wahlström (tracks: B3), Rolf Dahlström (tracks: B7), Rune Fransson (tracks: A7, B5), Sixten Lindkvist (tracks: B5), Stig Bräck (tracks: B3 To B4), Sture Larsson (tracks: A4, A6), Tommy Wahlström (tracks: B3), Valdemar Lundberg (tracks: A7), Wilger Henrixon (tracks: B1), Åke Nordén (tracks: B5)
BassAnders Östman (tracks: B1, B6), Göran Åberg (tracks: A4, To A7, B2 To B5)
DrumsBert-Tore Pettersson (tracks: B1)
GuitarEric Vidén (tracks: A4, A6), Ivar Johansson (tracks: B1, B6), Maine Sandin (tracks: A4, A5, A6), Stig Blick (tracks: A7, B5), Sune Jakobsson (tracks: B2 To B4)
LayoutTore Lagergren
ProducerBälg-Karl Grönstedt
ViolinEric Vidén (tracks: A5)
VocalsBert -Tore Pettersson (tracks: B1), Marianne Eriksson (tracks: B1)

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that the 1975 Swedish folk album *Minne Från Torpet* is like a time capsule of Nordic traditions? It features a bunch of talented musicians playing everything from accordion to violin, all under the label Bälg. One standout detail is how tracks like "På Ka'l Ekkens Ö" and "Minne Från Torpet" transport listeners straight to the countryside with their earthy, heartfelt sound. The album even includes a song called "En Sjömansvisa I Pingst," which feels like a sailor’s tale set to music. With so many contributors, it’s almost like a community project, capturing Sweden’s rich folk spirit in just one record.