Oh You're So Silent Jens
Jens Lekman
- Artist
- Jens Lekman
- Label
- Secretly Canadian
- Catalog number
- SC126
- Released
- 2005
- Country
- US
- Format
- Compilation · Promo
- Barcode
- 656605012629
What’s on it
Oh You're So Silent Jens has 17 tracks, about 1:03:21 of music. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.
- 1At The Dept. Of Forgotten Songs
- 2Maple Leaves (EP 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
- Violin
- Linda Andersson
9Jens Lekman's Farewell Song To Rocky Dennis
- Cello
- Mikaela Robsahm
- Violin
- Linda Andersson
- 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
- Cello
- Mikaela Robsahm
- 16The Wrong Hands
- 17Maple Leaves (7" Version)
Where to find one
Search for Oh You're So Silent Jens on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Released in 2005 by the independent label Secretly Canadian, Oh You're So Silent Jens functions as a compilation of early EPs and singles by Swedish musician Jens Lekman. It was primarily designed to introduce international audiences to his whimsical, sample-heavy indie pop style, which had previously only been available through limited releases on smaller labels like Service. The collection captures the transition from his lo-fi bedroom recording origins to the more polished, orchestral arrangements that would define his later career.
The album is noted for its diaristic lyrics and the extensive use of diverse audio samples, ranging from disco records to spoken word clips. Lekman's approach to the design and sequence of these tracks was intended to showcase a narrative sensibility, blending melancholy with optimistic pop structures. Upon its release, critics lauded the album for its charm and sincerity, cementing Lekman's reputation as a significant figure in the mid-2000s indie pop movement and helping him build a dedicated global following.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real albums collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Oh You're So Silent Jens
Oh You're So Silent Jens is a album in the CDs catalog on collecto.rs. Jens Lekman. No public albums collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Oh You're So Silent Jens on collecto.rs?
Oh You're So Silent Jens doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Oh You're So Silent Jens?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your album, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other cds collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Oh You're So Silent Jens catalog entry come from?
Oh You're So Silent Jens is in the collecto.rs CDs catalog so every collector who owns it shares the same identity row.
Is collecto.rs albums tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your albums is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every album you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
