Beautiful, But Why? by Louise Hoffsten - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

The interesting arrangements on Louise Hoffsten's 1999 release Beautiful, but Why? are aerated nicely by the singer's breathy, bluesy vocal phrases, but too many lifeless sonic impediments and less-than-imaginative lyrics suffocate this recording. While the Swedish blue rocker was never known for her poetic prowess, lines like "Take those fingers of fire/Melt my butter and honey/Fan my flames of desire" from "Don't Take" have just about the same libidinal properties as a pitcher of ice water poured in your lap. The same could be said for the electronic (or processed acoustic) percussion parts that, while sparse and interesting on the fine kiss-off track "Too Happy for the Blues," become tired somewhere around the record's sixth track. With a vague Jagged Little Pill coloring -- laced with gooey self-doubt and adult pop instrumentations -- tracks like "Please Remind Me" and "Fire Is a Good Thing" sound clunky and misdirected. Clearly a foray beyond the limits of her earthier, more soulful recordings, Beautiful, but Why? is a creative flop for the talented Hoffsten.
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2. To Happy for the Blues

by Louise Hoffsten

Primary Artist: Louise Hoffsten; Main Performer
Guitar: Lars Englund
Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Performer: Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Vocals: Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Composer: Leif Larson
Louise Hoffsten; Composer
Lyricist: Terry Cox
Louise Hoffsten; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Lennart Östlund; Production
Producer: Louise Hoffsten
Lars Englund; Production
Recording: Lars Englund
Robert Wellerfors; Production

3. Try a Little Harder

by Louise Hoffsten

Primary Artist: Louise Hoffsten; Main Performer
Guitar: Lars Englund
Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Performer: Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Vocals: Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Composer: Louise Hoffsten; Composer
Lyricist: Louise Hoffsten
Terry Cox; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Lennart Östlund; Production
Producer: Louise Hoffsten
Lars Englund; Production
Recording: Lars Englund
Robert Wellerfors; Production

4. Nowhere in This World

by Louise Hoffsten

Primary Artist: Louise Hoffsten; Main Performer
Guitar: Lars Englund
Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Performer: Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Vocals: Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Composer: Leif Larson
Louise Hoffsten; Composer
Lyricist: Terry Cox; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Lennart Östlund; Production
Producer: Louise Hoffsten
Lars Englund; Production
Recording: Lars Englund
Robert Wellerfors; Production

5. Don't Take

by Louise Hoffsten

Primary Artist: Louise Hoffsten; Main Performer
Guitar: Lars Englund
Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Performer: Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Vocals: Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Composer: Louise Hoffsten; Composer
Lyricist: Louise Hoffsten
Terry Cox; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Lennart Östlund; Production
Producer: Louise Hoffsten
Lars Englund; Production
Recording: Lars Englund
Robert Wellerfors; Production

6. Fire is a Good Thing

by Louise Hoffsten

Primary Artist: Louise Hoffsten; Main Performer
Guitar: Lars Englund
Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Performer: Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Vocals: Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Composer: Louise Hoffsten; Composer
Lyricist: Louise Hoffsten; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Lennart Östlund; Production
Producer: Louise Hoffsten
Lars Englund; Production
Recording: Lars Englund
Robert Wellerfors; Production

7. Sweet Poison

by Louise Hoffsten

Primary Artist: Louise Hoffsten; Main Performer
Guitar: Lars Englund
Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Performer: Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Vocals: Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Composer: Louise Hoffsten; Composer
Lyricist: Louise Hoffsten
Terry Cox; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Lennart Östlund; Production
Producer: Louise Hoffsten
Lars Englund; Production
Recording: Lars Englund
Robert Wellerfors; Production

9. From Green to Blue

by Louise Hoffsten

Primary Artist: Louise Hoffsten; Main Performer
Guitar: Lars Englund
Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Performer: Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Vocals: Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Composer: Louise Hoffsten; Composer
Lyricist: Terry Cox; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Lennart Östlund; Production
Producer: Louise Hoffsten
Lars Englund; Production
Recording: Lars Englund
Robert Wellerfors; Production

10. Silence

by Louise Hoffsten

Primary Artist: Louise Hoffsten; Main Performer
Guitar: Lars Englund
Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Performer: Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Vocals: Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Composer: Louise Hoffsten; Composer
Lyricist: Louise Hoffsten
Terry Cox; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Lennart Östlund; Production
Producer: Louise Hoffsten
Lars Englund; Production
Recording: Lars Englund
Robert Wellerfors; Production

11. Beautiful, But Why?

by Louise Hoffsten

Primary Artist: Louise Hoffsten; Main Performer
Guitar: Lars Englund
Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Performer: Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Vocals: Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Composer: Leif Larson
Louise Hoffsten; Composer
Lyricist: Terry Cox
Louise Hoffsten; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Lennart Östlund; Production
Producer: Louise Hoffsten
Lars Englund; Production
Recording: Lars Englund
Robert Wellerfors; Production

12. Together Alone

by Louise Hoffsten

Primary Artist: Louise Hoffsten; Main Performer
Guitar: Lars Englund
Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Performer: Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Vocals: Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Composer: Louise Hoffsten; Composer
Lyricist: Louise Hoffsten
Terry Cox; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Lennart Östlund; Production
Producer: Louise Hoffsten
Lars Englund; Production
Recording: Lars Englund
Robert Wellerfors; Production

1. Beedy Blue Eyes

by Louise Hoffsten

Primary Artist: Louise Hoffsten; Main Performer
Guitar: Lars Englund
Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Performer: Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Vocals: Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Composer: Louise Hoffsten; Composer
Lyricist: Louise Hoffsten
Terry Cox; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Lennart Östlund; Production
Producer: Louise Hoffsten
Lars Englund; Production
Recording: Lars Englund
Robert Wellerfors; Production

8. Please Remind Me

by Louise Hoffsten

Primary Artist: Louise Hoffsten; Main Performer
Guitar: Lars Englund
Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Performer: Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Vocals: Louise Hoffsten; Performer
Composer: Louise Hoffsten; Composer
Lyricist: Louise Hoffsten
Terry Cox; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Lennart Östlund; Production
Producer: Louise Hoffsten
Lars Englund; Production
Recording: Lars Englund
Robert Wellerfors; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

49 minutes and 38 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

2/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Singer & Songwriter, Jazz

Label

RCA Records Label

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

Sweden

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1999

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

743217171025