For those who like Niklas, his new album is really good. I have always liked him since I heard "En kvinna och en man", then I bought some of his albums and I was.. trapped :) I have been longing for a new album from him for years.. 7? His last album was out in 2001 I think, and wasn't that good. But this one.. just great :)

I was first a bit afraid when I read who has produced it: our friend Christoffer! I thought "oh no". I got even more afraid when I heard in a snipped some high pitched backing vocals, there went my second "oh no".

But surprise! Album just rocks, is full of life and good tunes :) Both rocky and ballads. What would Niklas be without his ballads! Sista morgonen is a piece of art! New Två vägar comes very close.Musicians are Christoffer and Jens and Niklas and some other guy I think I don't know. And no bad backing vocals either ;)

On the other hand, I also realised how much Christoffer brings to the music he produces (Per among others), how much of it it's his brand and style. Some songs or parts _do_ remind me of Per's. But, for some reason, I like it better. Might be because lyrics are better, voice is better. I don't know and I don't care. All I know and I care is I don't feel like skipping the songs and that I want to listen to this album again and again - for a looong time :)

I hope he will tour - I heard his concerts are powerful and great. And that I can attend a show then.

http://www.niklasstromstedt.se/
The guy has a funny blog as well.