I’m one of those music fans who tends to stick toward the grittier and more experimental end of the rock spectrum. Mention the words “cute,” “twee,” or “precious” and I’ll likely write off an act, or listen to an album for the sake of trying something new…and then subsequently send them in the direction of my recycle bin. So for those listeners out there who share my musical leanings, take note: writing off Jens Lekman would be a grievous error.

Everything about the Swedish pop singer is cute, from the embroidered white linen shirts and dresses worn by the band to the blissful smile that appeared on his face when the violinists began their solo on “I Saw Her in the Anti-War Demonstration.” The band even had a few moments of choreographed dancing, including a display of spreading their “wings” that would’ve rivaled any kindergartener pretending to be an airplane. It’s not every day I hear a grown man (with his girlfriend present) yelling, “You’re so cute!” to another man, but somehow this seemed warranted. The eight Swedes on stage had immersed the Black Cat audience into their adorable world, and everyone in the packed house was completely enthralled.