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I Know What Love Isn't by Jens Lekman reviewed by fantano — 7.0/10 | Wavelength | Wavelength

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I Know What Love Isn't

Item: I Know What Love Isn't
Rating: 7
Author: fantano

Jens Lekman (2012)

7.0/ 10

“On his third full-length album, Swedish singer-songwriter Jens Lekman returns with a more simplistic approach, toning down the extremely colorful instrumentation that coated his last LP. Thankfully, the man's charm and wit is all this album needs to stay afloat.”

Favorite tracks: ERICA AMERICA, BECOME SOMEONE ELSE'S, EVERY LITTLE HAIR KNOWS YOUR NAME, THE WORLD MOVES ON

Least favorite track: SHE JUST DON'T WANT TO BE WITH YOU ANYMORE

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**Favorite tracks:** ERICA AMERICA, BECOME SOMEONE ELSE'S, EVERY LITTLE HAIR KNOWS YOUR NAME, THE WORLD MOVES ON **Least favorite track:** SHE JUST DON'T WANT TO BE WITH YOU ANYMORE [Watch the review](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLFHoY01a_w)

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Because its 10 songs are variations on the single theme of "heartbreak," Jens Leman has said I Know What Love Isn't feels like the first proper album he's made.

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"You don't get over a broken heart/You just learn to carry it gracefully," sings Jens Lekman. Which is just what Lekman does on this quietly epic breakup album. On I Know What Love Isn't, the Swedish pop savant refines his sound, enveloping the catchy, eccentric melodies in piano, strings, and the occasional sax solo — […]

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