Oh You're So Silent Jens
Jens Lekman
- Artist
- Jens Lekman
- Label
- Service
- Catalog number
- SERV020
- Released
- 2005
- Country
- Sweden
- Format
- Compilation
- Barcode
- 7393210218130
What’s on it
Oh You're So Silent Jens has 16 tracks, about 59:15 of music. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.
- 1At The Dept. Of Forgotten Songs
- 2Maple Leaves (7" Version)
- 3Sky Phenomenon
- 4Pocketful Of Money
- 5Black Cab
6Someone To Share My Life With
- Written-By
- Daniel Treacy
- 7Rocky Dennis' Farewell Song
8Rocky Dennis In Heaven
- Cello
- Mikaela Robsahm
- Violin
- Linda Andersson
- 9Jens Lekman's Farewell Song To Rocky Dennis
- 10Julie (Rmx)
11I Saw Her In The Anti War Demonstration
- Cello
- Mikaela Robsahm
- Violin
- Ellen Hjalmarsson
12A Sweet Summer's Night On Hammer Hill
- Drums
- Markus Görsch
- 13A Man Walks Into A Bar
- 14Another Sweet Summer's Night On Hammer Hill
- 15F-Word
- 16The Wrong Hands
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Where it came from
Released in 2005 by the Swedish label Service, Oh You're So Silent Jens serves as a comprehensive compilation of Jens Lekman's early EPs, singles, and rarities. It was intended to introduce international audiences to the singer-songwriter’s distinct blend of lo-fi indie pop, melancholic storytelling, and ambitious sampling. The collection acted as a bridge between his initial grassroots releases in Gothenburg and his burgeoning reputation as a singular voice in the global indie scene.
The album is noted for its idiosyncratic design and diaristic lyrical content, which often draws from the mundane and the deeply personal. Lekman’s approach—utilizing heavy samples from vintage pop and disco records overlaid with his own gentle baritone—was met with critical acclaim for its warmth and sincerity. The compilation was praised for solidifying his style, effectively showcasing his ability to pivot between self-deprecating humor and profound emotional resonance.
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