Bøsse

by Bent Jacobsen

Bøsse cover art

A landmark and historically significant album in Danish music, Bent Jacobsen's 'Bøsse' is widely considered the first openly gay-themed record released in the country. The title itself translates to a slur for a gay man, reclaimed as an act of defiance. Musically, the album is a raw blend of psychedelic folk and blues rock, with politically charged lyrics that directly address queer identity, love, and societal prejudice, making it a pioneering work of protest music.

Genres

  • Psychedelic Folk
  • Blues Rock
  • Protest Songs

Tracklist

  1. Bøsse
  2. Husmodervals
  3. Bøssebarens Dronning
  4. Til En Mandschauvinist
  5. Om Selvundertrykkelse
  6. Pædofili-blues
  7. Hvordan Kan Du Vide?
  8. Kampsang
  9. Den kære Familie
  10. Eengangsknald
  11. Aftenrøde
  12. Menneske, Mennesker
  13. Morgensang