Gabriel Zetterström: Thåström's New Album is a Cultural Deed

Dagens Nyheter celebrates the release of Joakim Thåström's latest live album, describing it as a significant cultural achievement. Critic Gabriel Zetterström emphasizes that despite the album consisting of live recordings from 2022 to 2025, it manages to feel fresh and outstanding, avoiding the pitfalls of repetition. The review highlights Thåström's consistent ability to deliver powerful live performances and his talent for curating exclusive releases from these shows. The new album, featuring fifteen tracks, is noted as being more generous than its predecessor, including six songs from his recent studio albums. Zetterström praises the arrangements and Thåström's unique blend of seriousness and playfulness in his interpretations, calling it a talent for self-reinvention. The critic specifically commends the rendition of "Flyktsoda" as a modern, understated interpretation that, with the audience's participation, becomes a truly moving experience. While acknowledging the absence of "Isbergen," the review ultimately positions the album as a testament to Thåström's enduring artistry and his unique place in Swedish music.

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