“Best Friend” album cover to showcase Marie as artist
Written by Judith on May 11, 2006 to Marie Fredriksson.
STOCKHOLM (UPDATED) - 
Today EMI released a preliminary concept cover for “Min bäste vän,” Marie’s new album that will be released on June 14. The actual cover is expected to vary somewhat, with changes to the text and, perhaps, to a different but similar photograph.
Marie will present “Sommaräng,” the first single off this album, on May 14 on SVT’s “TV-huset” program. The single will hit the stores on May 17. Additional promotional appointments are expected in the next weeks.
Update May 9: “Sommaräng”’s B-side will be “Små lätta moln,” a song written by Pugh Rogefeldt.
Update May 10: According to Marie Fredriksson’s new – but not quite ready yet – website (mariefredriksson.se), the single will be available from digital download sources on May 15, two days earlier than the in-store release date. – Roxryder-V2002
Update May 11: EMI has confirmed that this is indeed the actual single sleeve. Now updated with a larger version for your pleasure!
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73 comments
ally77 said on May 8, 2006 20:10:
When you think on it, and looking at that picture, Marie is quite remarkable with what she has been through!
Nixie said on May 8, 2006 21:11:
Will TV-huset really be on Monday May 15 and not Sunday May 14? That programme is usually on Sundays.
roxtexanet said on May 8, 2006 23:44:
I also really like this cover, it captures the season - and Marie - beautifully.
Lars-Erik_Olson (moderator) said on May 9, 2006 01:45:
Since I’ve been one known to be quite vocal when I don’t like the album artwork and design (HAND still makes me grimace)... I feel I MUST say how much I like this one. It’s a great concept!
Nox1983 said on May 9, 2006 03:11:
WOW!!
She looks so great! Really beautiful picture! I never thought she would back with such colours, flowers, hapiness... :D
The Change and Soap desing are so boring! This is completely different, I really needed a good picture like this one!
substitute said on May 9, 2006 03:30:
I love the cover!!!
Full of energy and happiness!
And Marie,Oh God!She looks GREAT as awlways!I love you dear!
tatti said on May 9, 2006 03:43:
Oh, Marie looks so very beautiful! It’s so great she is back with us again. Lots of LOVE!
AURYTE said on May 9, 2006 04:23:
I have to admit when I first saw the picture, I was in a little shock. It’s not a typical Marie album cover. It’s so bright and hej, I can smell the summer ;)
roxgirl_germany said on May 9, 2006 04:49:
@Alison: Despite all she’s been through, she looks more lively and radiant than EVER - I bow in awe...
Lovely cover!
Room_service said on May 9, 2006 05:04:
A big contrast if compared with the cover of The Change: one being so sad and shoking and this one so colorful and plenty of life.
Anyway, I like both. I don’t think the cover of The Change was boring (as someone posted above), because it’s a picture of her feeling at that moment. Both sleeves are like a mirror of a certain point of her life...
Arlanda said on May 9, 2006 05:16:
She looks so fantastic! I’m counting the days until the album is out :D
carbon_boy said on May 9, 2006 06:32:
Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful! I’d buy the album just for the cover! ;o)
joyrider said on May 9, 2006 06:42:
I like the surrealistic concept of the picture but I’m hoping for a different shot.
Would be cool if the jewel case had the color on and the sleeve was just white with Marie holding the brush but I reckon that is technically not that simple (and cheap).
n_e_1 said on May 9, 2006 07:04:
Welcome back Marie! Great cover! Luv from Argentina.
Go on supporting Roxette.
purplemedusa said on May 9, 2006 07:13:
Room Service & Carbon... agree with you guys!!
Yeah it’s gorgeous... seriously looking forward seeing more!!!
RobS said on May 9, 2006 07:30:
Great concept, makes me feel very happy :-)
joyrider, that’s a great idea with the colours on the jewel case.
tuvou said on May 9, 2006 07:58:
Cover itself shows happiness.. Marie you look great!! Can’t wait!!
Sascha said on May 9, 2006 08:00:
“I like the surrealistic concept of the picture but I’m hoping for a different shot.” I agree! It’s a great concept which captures Marie’s personality and the season perfectly. But I’m not a fan of these “in the nose” smurf perspective photos. A different shot could make it perfect! :-)
What about the single cover? The covers should be in print now, it’s only 1 week until release...
ally77 said on May 8, 2006 20:10:
It’s a fantastic looking cover!
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