Et godt stup i et grunt vann

Et godt stup i et grunt vann (English: A good plunge into a shallow water) is the fourth studio album by the Norwegian rapper Cezinando. It was released on February 21, 2020, through 1111klubb and distributed by Universal Music. The album follows the third studio album Noen ganger og andre (2017). Production was handled by Aksel "Axxe" Carlson, Ole Torjus Hofvind, and Eivind Helgerød.

Et godt stup i et grunt vann
Studio album by Cezinando
Released	February 21, 2020 (2020-02-21)
Recorded	Summer 2019–2020
Genre	Norwegian hip hop pop R&B
Length	28:26
Language	Norwegian
Label	1111klubb
Producer	Ole Torjus Hofvind Aksel "Axxe" Carlson Eivind Helgerød Kristoffer Cezinando Karlsen
Cezinando chronology
Noen ganger og andre (2017) Et godt stup i et grunt vann (2020) Sprengkulde (2023)

Background

The studio album was released on February 21, 2020, through 1111klubb and distributed by Universal Music.^[1] The title of the album is explained as a monostich poem by Cezinando. At the Norwegian radioshow, Nitimen, on NRK Cezinando explained when that the poem was something that got "stuck to his head" when he and Ole Torjus Hofvind were out for a walk after a long studio session.^[2]

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Aftenposten	[3]
Dagbladet	[4]
Dagsavisen	[5]
Gaffa	[6]
Klassekampen	[7]
NATT&DAG	[8]
Stavanger Aftenblad	[9]
VG	[10]

Et godt stup i et grunt vann received widespread acclaim from music critics.^{[6][10][3][4][5]}

Tracklist

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes on Tidal.^[1]

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producers	Length
1.	"Spøkelser"	Kristoffer Cezinando Karlsen	Aksel Carlson Eivind Helgerød Ole Torjus Hofvind	3:38
2.	"Spiderman"	Karlsen	Carlson Helgerød Hofvind	2:37
3.	"Krokodilletårer"	Karlsen	Helgerød Hofvind	3:13
4.	"Rosa sky"	Karlsen	Carlson Helgerød Karlsen Hofvind	2:22
5.	"Grimaser (Idiomer for idioter)"	Karlsen	Carlson Hofvind	2:31
6.	"Marionette"	Karlsen	Helgerød Hofvind	2:18
7.	"Hollywood"	Karlsen	Helgerød Hofvind	3:01
8.	"Hore og madonna"	Karlsen	Carlson Hofvind	3:46
9.	"Kristoffer Robin"	Inge Sellevåg Karlsen Hofvind	Carlson Helgerød Karlsen Hofvind	4:55
Total length:				28:26

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.^[1]

Musicians

• Cezinando – lead vocals (all tracks), programming (track 4, 7, 9)
• Jakob Eri Myhre –  trumpet (track 1, 4-5-6, 9)
• Andreas Rotevatn –  trombone (track 1, 4-5-6, 9)
• Einar Stray –  piano (track 1, 9)
• Thomas Kongshavn –  guitar (track 4)
• Ole Torjus Hofvind –  keyboards (track 1-7, 9), programming (track 1-7, 9)
• Eivind Helgerød –  keyboards (track 1-4, 9), programming (track 1-4, 9)
• Aksel "Axxe" Carlson –  keyboards (track 1-2, 4-5, 8-9), programming (track 1-2, 4-5, 8-9)

Technical

• George Tanderø – mastering (all tracks)
• Simon Dolmen Bergseth – mixing (all tracks)
• Ole Torjus Hofvind – recording (track 1-7, 9)
• Aksel "Axxe" Carlson – recording (track 5, 8)
• Eivind Helgerød– recording (track 5-6)

Management and marketing

• Cezinando – executive production
• Little Big Sister – project support and coordination

Charts

Chart (2020)	Peak position
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[11]	1
Norwegian Vinyl List[12]	1

Release history

Region	Version	Date	Format(s)	Label	Ref.
Norway	Et godt stup i et grunt vann	February 21, 2020	Digital download streaming	1111klubb Universal Music	[1]
	Et godt stup i et grunt vann	May 22, 2020	Vinyl		[13]

References

1. "Cezinando - Et godt stup i et grunt vann". Retrieved September 15, 2020.
2. "21. februar - Nitimen". NRK Radio (in Norwegian). Retrieved September 16, 2020.
3. Stuen, Peder (February 20, 2020). "Anmeldelse: Cezinandos nyeste album er ikke vakkert. Det er helt nydelig". Aftenposten. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
4. Rødahl, Mathias (February 21, 2020). "Norges beste tekstforfatter". Dagbladet. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
5. Hestman, Ida Madsen (February 20, 2020). "Anmeldelse Cezinando: Et saftig stup i dypet". Dagsavisen. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
6. Staurland, Geir Magne (February 21, 2020). "Et karrierehøydepunkt". Gaffa. Archived from the original on February 22, 2020. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
7. Klausen, Aslaug Olette (February 24, 2020). "Supre sammen". Klassekampen. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
8. Berthelsen, Joakim Randa (February 27, 2020). ""Et godt stup i et grunt vann" er et overflødighetshorn av idéer, kitschy kvantesprang og forbløffende vidd". NATT&DAG. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
9. Brevik, Stella Marie (February 28, 2020). "Så gjennomført, rått og ærlig at det rører i hjerterota". Stavanger Aftenblad. Retrieved February 29, 2020. NB! Krever abo. for å lese.
10. Bøe, Tor Martin (February 21, 2020). "Albumanmeldelse Cezinando "Et godt stup i et grunt vann": Bli glad igjen". VG. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
11. "VG-lista – Topp 40 Album uke 9, 2020". VG-lista. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
12. "Vinyl 2020-W22" (in Norwegian Bokmål). Topplista. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
13. "Cezinando Et Godt Stup I Et Grunt Vann (LP)". bigdipper.no (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved September 15, 2020.

External links

• Et godt stup i et grunt vann at Discogs
• Et godt stup i et grunt vann at MusicBrainz (list of releases)