Bøsse
by Bent Jacobsen
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
- Bøsse
- Husmodervals
- Bøssebarens Dronning
- Til En Mandschauvinist
- Om Selvundertrykkelse
- Pædofili-blues
- Hvordan Kan Du Vide?
- Kampsang
- Den kære Familie
- Eengangsknald
- Aftenrøde
- Menneske, Mennesker
- Morgensang