Veronica Maggio
Och vinnaren är...
Universal
Ah! This sensual blossom; brittle voiced Veronica Maggio in her nerdy turquoise sport dress has arrived with a matured attitude, from "Dumpa mig" to this more personal album; "ch vinnaren är", is a big pace and invitation to Miss Maggio's youth; we are all sucking it in. Let me mention Lisa Ekdahl, one of Sweden's best folk artists. Her voice is top notch, killing other peoples lyrics; well let's do a parallel between these two women since there is some likeness vocally, and then leave us at Maggio with the word trademark. Yes. In a way, I feel guilty about being passionate for this album; this could be more a brand than pure musicality. She is a good songwriter, no kidding, but many hands have been involved with this production, not at least her boyfriend, the talented Kihlen from the hip-hop band Snook. But honestly, how many artists can succeed totally alone? Despite it all, I'm gonna be a naïve one, because this is sexy, appealing and catchy. Something about her voice melting into the lyrics. Singles such as "Stopp", "Måndagsbarn" and "17 år" are, without hesitation, among some of the best songs on the Swedish market this year. Let me leave you with the line "Jag är tillbaks nu igen, inget hade varit möjligt utan mig."
- Therese Buxfäldt
