Swedish singer/songwriter is a superstar in his homeland, and it's an exciting thought that someone so infatuated with the old school tones and trappings of pop music (i.e. everything from Cole Porter to Neil Diamond) could be so popular. While it's doubtful that
Night Falls Over Kortedala will hurtle him up Billboard, this record is his best yet, and for the cautiously curious, now is the time to make the leap. Sounding equally fragile and robust, it boasts an appeal that is immediate. Like the Magnetic Fields'
69 Love Songs, this album harkens back to the days when pop music was witty, immaculate and romantic.
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