Åsmund Nesse’s Indiemann feels like a record made with intention, patience, and conviction. Every song plays a role in shaping the album’s emotional and thematic arc, and none of them feel like filler. It’s an album that moves between protest, reflection, grief, and acceptance, always anchored by Nesse’s expressive guitar work and his unmistakable voice in the Bømlo dialect. Ingenting imot deg opens the album quietly but firmly. The guitar work is detailed and steady, setting a reflective tone right away. Lyrically, it feels conversational and honest, as if Nesse is carefully choosing his words rather than trying to impress. It draws the listener in without force. Kokkolokko brings a more rhythmic and slightly playful energy. There’s movement in the guitar that feels alive and restless, while still rooted in folk tradition. The song carries a sense of irony and observation, showing Nesse’s ability to comment on the world with a subtle edge. With Lyden av vår, the album turns inward. The mood softens, and there’s a feeling of emotional openness in both the melody and the phrasing. It captures a fragile kind of hope, something tentative but sincere. The guitar lines breathe here, giving the song space to unfold naturally.
The title track, Indiemann, is the album’s core statement. This is where Nesse’s humanist and critical voice comes through most clearly. The song challenges conformity and modern pressures without sounding bitter. Musically, it’s grounded and purposeful, driven by strong acoustic patterns that feel steady and determined. Kom som du e feels like a moment of reassurance. It’s warm and welcoming, with a melody that leans into simplicity. The song carries a sense of acceptance, both of others and of oneself. It’s gentle, but there’s strength in that gentleness. Stikke du innom is one of the album’s most striking moments. The shift to heavier, distorted guitar immediately changes the emotional temperature. This song carries grief and regret in a very direct way. It feels raw and unresolved, and that’s what makes it powerful. The tension between the harsh sound and the vulnerable emotion lingers long after the song ends. Entusiast returns to a sharper, more confrontational tone. There’s urgency in both the lyrics and the delivery. It feels like a response to systems that flatten individuality and creativity. Still, it never loses its human touch. The frustration is personal, not abstract.
Hiv hoi og blandaball adds a sense of cultural grounding and shared experience. There’s a communal feel to it, almost celebratory, even if it still carries deeper meaning beneath the surface. It shows Nesse’s connection to tradition and everyday life.Ver den du e is calm and reassuring. The message is simple but sincere, and the music supports that honesty. The guitar work is clean and resonant, letting the words take the lead. It feels like quiet advice offered without judgment. The album closes with Nerme sjødn, a deeply reflective and peaceful ending. The open tuning and delicate harmonics create a sense of stillness and acceptance. It feels connected to the sea and the landscape, bringing the album back to its roots. Rather than offering a dramatic conclusion, it settles into calm understanding. Taken together, Indiemann is a complete and carefully shaped album. Each song adds something meaningful, whether emotional, musical, or philosophical. Åsmund Nesse doesn’t rush his ideas or dilute his voice. He lets the songs speak in their own time, making Indiemann a record that stays with you the more you listen.
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