Swedish vocals, instrumental
International relevance: ***
Often praised, always expensive in its
original Gump incarnation, Kebnekajse fiddler Mats Glenngård's first
solo album is different to what one might expect, with a prominent
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young vibe and lyrics concerned with
environmental issues. The folk influence of course shines through
here and there, as on ”Berget heter bonden (Fiollåten)” and
”Tongång till Täby”, but there's little here to remind you of
Kebnekajse (although they did occasionally perform the title track at
gigs).
The absurd asking prices suggests
”Kosterläge” is a masterpiece which it isn't. It's a good album
with several fine tracks, especially the title track, ”Allt på
denna runda jord” and ”Djuret” (the latter with a ferocious
guitar solo by Glenngård himself), but it's certainly not €300
good. However, the album has been reissued. And it's always great hearing Bo Skoglund drumming.
Glenngård made a second solo album in 1980, ”Violin Race”.
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