Chances are, you probably remember Nina Persson as the angelic front woman for the band The Cardigans — remember their hit “Lovefool”? That was some goodness. Nowadays, Nina is still a member of The Cardigans (who released Super Extra Gravity last year), but she’s also got an amazing side project called A Camp, described as “a minimalist fusion of eclecticism and Americana.” A Camp’s self-titled debut record won four Swedish Grammys and Nina is hard at work on a follow-up. Hopefully this one, thanks to the loads of critical praise the last one received, will be available stateside (without having to pay for an import). In the meantime, the melancholy wonderment which makes Nina’s voice so special is also present in her list of “Top Ten Heartbreak Hymns.” Enjoy her picks, after the jump!
ABBA – “The Day Before You Cameâ€
Billie Holiday – “Strange Fruitâ€
Dolly Parton – “The Bargain Storeâ€
Daniel Johnston – “Frustrated Artistâ€
Karen Dalton – “Something On Your Mindâ€
The Smiths – “Half a Personâ€
SMOG – “Justice Aversionâ€
Glen Campbell – “Wichita Linemanâ€
George Jones – “Grand Tourâ€
A Girl Called Eddy – “Tears All Over Townâ€


