Gunde Johansson - Dan Andersson Lite Eget

Review by Victoria Carrington

Gunde Johansson's latest album, Dan Andersson Lite Eget, is a beautiful tribute to the Swedish poet and writer Dan Andersson. The album features 12 tracks, all written by Andersson, and arranged and performed by Johansson.

The album opens with the hauntingly beautiful "En spelmans jordafärd", a song about the funeral of a fiddler. Johansson's voice is deep and resonant, perfectly capturing the melancholic mood of the song. The instrumentation is sparse, with just a guitar and a few other instruments, but it creates a powerful atmosphere.

The album continues with "Jag har hört om en stad", a song about longing for a better life. Johansson's voice is again the highlight of the track, but the instrumentation is more complex, with a mix of acoustic and electric guitars, drums, and bass.

Other standout tracks include "Omkring tiggarn från Luossa", a song about a beggar from Lapland, and "Svarta Rudolf", a song about a notorious criminal. Johansson's voice is perfectly suited for these darker, more dramatic songs.

Summary by Victoria Carrington

Dan Andersson Lite Eget is a stunning album that showcases Gunde Johansson's incredible talent as a musician and vocalist. The arrangements are simple yet powerful, and Johansson's voice is a true delight to listen to. Fans of Swedish folk music, or anyone who appreciates beautiful, heartfelt music, should definitely check out this album.