Instrumental, Swedish vocals, other languages
International relevance: **/ **
Skäggmanslaget was one of the best
known folk music groups, partly due to their involvement with
Contact, playing on their best known track ”Hon kom över mon”.
They also worked with accordionist Leif ”Pepparn” Pettersson on
his 1973 album ”Nää, nu jäsicken!” and others, and they
released a number of albums of their own.
They were
serious about what they did, but had a more easygoing
approach than, for instance, Norrlåtar.
”Pjål, gnäll & ämmel” was
their first album and nicely demonstrates their abilities. Apart from core members Peter Logård,
Thore Härdelin and Wilhelm Grindsäter, Kjell Westling joins in a
couple of tracks, as do noted singer Marie Selander. Contact makes an appearance here, backing Skäggmanslaget on the excellent
closing track ”Gråtlåten” – what a pity they never made a
full album together!
”Snus, mus och brännvin” followed
suit in 1971, again with a guest appearances from Kjell Westling
along with Bengt Berger, Urban Yman and nyckelharpa player Ceylon
Wallin. It's an even more self-assured album than its predecessor. A
fun take on famous Swedish tune ”Trettondedagsmarschen” almost
sounds like a cheerful Arbete & Fritid recording features tablas,
as does ”Polska efter Nils Hägg” which rounds off the album in a
nice way.
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