POPULAR MUSIC // Anne-Grete Preus // Again for the first time

Jury's reasoning The prize winner has a unique position as the first lady of Norwegian rock. She is a rebel and a diva at the same time, and has been a role model for other Norwegian songwriters. The album Om igjen for the first time is a tribute to love, for better or worse. The lyrics are close, warm, funny, ironic, painful and brave. The words are […]

 / 01/04/2014 /
The jury's reasoning

The award winner has a unique position as the first lady of Norwegian rock. She is a rebel and a diva at the same time, and has been a role model for other Norwegian songwriters. The album Om igjen for første gang is a tribute to love, for better or worse. The lyrics are close, warm, funny, ironic, painful and courageous. The words are music alone, - good singable choruses, which grab and stick on the first listen. The music is both sophisticated and folk, with surprising harmonic turns and great arrangements. The composer has brought along a group of exquisite musicians who elevate the lyrics and melody, - while respectfully preserving the award winner's distinctive character. She has once again climbed up the charts with the song God nok som du er.