There's something appealing about not knowing exactly what you're listening to lyrically. Of course, this can be a problem. If I happen upon some really great international hip-hop, there's every chance in the world that the lyrics might be calling for my death. But in the world of pop and love songs, it's nice to not worry so much about message and listen to a singer's phrasing and enunciation for once. Veronica Maggio is apparently a big deal in Sweden, and in Sweden she will probably remain, as she never records in English. Good for her, I say, Bad for us though, because Maggio has a beautiful voice and writes some great material that is difficult to get stateside. Her new album is not available in the U.S. now, but if you go on iTunes and Amazon you can pick up her 2006 release Vatten Och Brod , from which our second song of the day, "Dumpa Mig", is taken. First though, a solid remix of Maggio's new album single "Måndagsbarn" by Le Prix who do a nice job of throwing her into the club with some dashing synths and shooting stars that totally complement all those cooing vowels and hard consonants.
Veronica Maggio - Måndagsbarn (Le Prix Remix)
Veronica Maggio - Dumpa Mig
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