Lykke Li

Posted by BrokenSilence | Filed under Black Kids, CSS, Christoffer, Lykke Li

How many wonderful artists can Sweden possibly be jettisoning out? It’s as if the country was created for the purpose of breeding talented and charismatic musicians, and Lykke Li is one of the latest.

She needs no introduction by now as the songs on her debut album, ‘Youth Novels’, have swept and knocked down all serious music goers by their sheer brilliance. The album, produced by Bjorn Yttling (of Peter, Bjorn and John fame), was released early last year and has received acclaim far and wide by critics and listeners alike. Her sound is a fun mix of modern pop and soul with a cute, fragile voice. All of this is only sharpened and improved by her own personal charm, which can be seen in her videos (just check out ‘I’m Good, I’m Gone’ below) or in her concerts (of which I had the pleasure of attending); all energetic, pulsating and sexy. As good as her songs are some are even better once remixed.

‘I’m Good, I’m Gone’ is an incessantly catchy tune with a piano riff that’s a hard-hitting bounce. It then adds perfectly placed handclaps, a jumping percussion and bass line, and Li’s soft yet commanding voice. But what really exudes the essence of this song is the powerful sing-a-long chorus.

Lykke Li - I’m Good, I’m Gone

Lykke Li - I’m Good, I’m Gone (Black Kids Remix)

‘Little Bit’ is a soulful track with Li singing in a strong whisper, sounding tender and coquettish at the most. A soft synthy bass line drives the melody with a wood block percussion kicking it in the background. This all matches up with light xylophone taps, creating an overall slow, hushed dance beat. The CSS remix is significantly superior.

Lykke Li - Little Bit

Lykke Li - Little Bit (CSS Remix)

‘Everybody But Me’ is a slow introspective ballad. It is tender and sad. The song is carried by Li’s soulful and soft voice over light percussion and synths. I don’t particularly love the song, but I do immensely love the Christoffer Remix.

Lykke Li - Everybody But Me (Christoffer Remix)

Two other amazing songs on the album are ‘Dance, Dance, Dance’ and ‘Breaking It Up’, two soft and soul eyed tracks.

Lykke Li - Dance, Dance, Dance

Lykke Li - Breaking It Up

The video for ‘I’m Good, I’m Gone’

http://www.vimeo.com/1646116

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Permalink | February 21st, 2009

2 Responses to “Lykke Li”

  1. jennIE Says:
    February 26th, 2009 at

    Great song and video, and I like the remix even better. Keep up the awesome work on the blog–it rocks!

  2. Agustin Says:
    March 9th, 2009 at

    Check it live! Great performance..
    http://vimeo.com/1857259?pg=embed&sec=1857259

    Also,
    you have great taste in music.

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