Fans get their money's worth – Reviews

In 2016, Roxette announced that she had to set the dates of the remaining tour after Marie Fredriksson's health condition prevented the group from continuing. I was therefore surprised when Per Gessle announced that he would participate in a tour titled "Per Gessles Roxette". With a mark so strongly associated with Marie's song, it sounded like a daring concept. At the same time, do not forget that Gessle is the songwriter of the duo's success and that it's actually her voice that is most heard in two of the four Billboard theories: " Joyride "and" The Look ".

In fact, it's just "The Look" that the evening begins. The audience shares the notes and seems to be able to say every word of the breakthrough. The band, which plays the same role as in recent Roxette tours, is still tight. In the evening, in front of most of Roxette's famous songs, with songs from Pers's plates.

Many songs begin with Gessle standing in the limelight and singing, and then the singer of the choir, Helena Josefsson, takes over. Even though she sings Marie's singing nights with this honor, the audience often loses these songs. Overall, the concept is that the main character of the evening often plays the role of singer and rhythm guitarist, which is strange and, after all, the public of Per Gessle is paid to see.

However, the fans have definitely a good value in the songs where Per takes the orders at the mick stand. As leader of the group, Gessle is one of the most experienced in Sweden, which is noticeable when he joins the Saab Arena for singing and practice. After the last night of the evening, Gessle leaves the scene to applause. It is therefore with conflicting feelings that I think back to the concert. Although Gessle and Helena Josefsson do an excellent job, it's hard to ignore Marie's lack. Her identity is so strong that she sometimes has the feeling of attending a very overclassified tributary group.