Description
The self-titled, sole album by the Swedish west coast band Hoppets Horisont, fronted by singer/songwriter Bengt Johansson, was released on the Swedish gospel label Signatur in 1982. The album was recorded during June 1982 by Conny Ebegård at Europa Film in Stockholm, Sweden; with Peter Sandwall producing. Mixed August 1982 at Mastersound Recording Studios in Skurup, Sweden. All songs written, or co-written, by Bengt Johansson.
The band, formed by Bengt Johansson, was originally named Lekebergstrion (a trio that released an album in 1970), and later on Hoppets Horisont. The band changed its name once more, and as Terra Nova released a final album in 1985, entitled Blindbockslek. (Bengt Johansson continued as a solo artist.)
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LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “Joumak” (Instrumental) – 5:31
A2. “Tiderna förändras” – 5:09
A3. “Dios No Mata” – 5:01
A4. “Glädjen” – 4:31
Side Two
B1. “Vill du” – 5:30
B2. “Bilen” – 5:02
B3. “Matilda” – 3:10
B4. “Vem vill du va” – 4:18
B5. “Återkomst” – 3:17
Note: Two of the album tracks were later included on Bengt Johansson’s compilation album Återkoppling released on Pinehouse Records in 1999.
CREDITS. Produced by Peter Sandwall. Recorded at Europa Film by Conny Ebegård. Mixed at Mastersound Recording Studios, Skurup. Design by Jan Heimdahl. Photography by Lars Darnfors.
Musicians: Bengt Johansson (Guitar), Lasse Johansson (Guitar, Congas), Kristina Eriksson (Acoustic Piano on track B2, Electric Piano on track A4), Dan-Erik Sahlberg (Keyboards, Flute), Mikael Öman (Bass), Bosse Sandahl (Drums). Vocals: Bengt Johansson, Dan-Erik Sahlberg, Kristina Eriksson. Guest Musician: Backa Hans Eriksson (Bass on tracks A4 and B5).
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