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Ghostwriting (Gothenburg Biennial)
Pop · 2015 · 5 tracks · 17m

Ghostwriting (Gothenburg Biennial)

A minimalist departure featuring five stories written for others. Stripped of his usual samples, Lekman's baritone carries these Swedish narratives with quiet grace.

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It's Jens Lekman acting as a musical diary for strangers, and it's heartbreakingly quiet.

A quiet, empathetic collection of borrowed memories delivered with hushed reverence.

Ghostwriting (Gothenburg Biennial) · vs · Jens Lekman
Stripped Back+1.1σ

The production is pushed notably harder into stripped back than this artist usually allows.

Tracklist · 5 Tracks · 17m
01
Träskepp
2:33
02
Min Pappa är Död
2:16
03
Det Måste Ha Varit Kärlek
3:30
04
Trollkarlen
3:40
05
Tekniskt Avregistrerad
5:11
Moments Worth Waiting For
The stark vulnerability of the acoustic guitar entry on Min Pappa är Död.
The way the narrative pacing slows down during the final minutes of Tekniskt Avregistrerad.
The intimate, almost whispered vocal delivery that makes the Swedish lyrics feel like a shared secret.
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