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The mid-'90s deluge of brilliant Swedish pop bands slowed somewhat by the end of the decade, thanks in no small part to the abolition of a national employment-opportunity program through which struggling pop bands could apply for grants to buy equipment and attend seminars on management and publishing. However, after the continued worldwide success of bands like the Cardigans, pop fans still looked to Sweden for inspiration.

The belated U.S. issue of ISOLA, the debut from Stockholm's Kent, is another example of the country's astounding popcraft. Taking what's good about '90s British pop bands like Suede, Oasis, and Radiohead (moody, guitar-heavy minor-key pop songs with an equal emphasis on hooks and '70s-style epic orchestral sweep) while eliminating those bands' shortcomings, Kent hits a pop-meets-bombast peak not seen since the heyday of the Electric Light Orchestra and Supertramp, but with the charming self-effacement typical of Swedish pop.

Recorded at Galaxy Studios, Belgium; Ljuhavet Studio, Stockholm, Sweden; Europa Studio 2, Bromma.

Kent: Joakim Berg (vocals, guitar); Sami Servio (guitar, keyboards, 6-string bass); Harri Manty (guitar, percussion, programming); Markus Mustonen (piano, Fender Rhodes, drums, background vocals); Martin Skold (keyboards, bass).

The Helios Quartet: Klara Hellgren, David Bjorkman (violin); Ulrika Gardelin (viola); Henrik Soderquist (cello).

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Category Rock Albums, Pop CDs, Alternative, Rock/Pop, Enhanced CD
Label RCA
Orig Year 1998
All Time Sales Rank   28142  
CD Universe Part number 1111965
Discs 1
Release Date Sep 15, 1998
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Zed
Engineer Zed
Kent Isola Songs


Kent Isola Album Track Listing



Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample1.Lifesavers
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample2.If You Were Here
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample3.Things She Said
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample4.Unprofessional
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample5.Owc
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample6.Celsius
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample7.Bianca
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample8.Before It All Ends
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample9.Elvis
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample10.Velvet
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample11.Glider
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample12.747

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Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars) 4.5 stars

4 stars Good music and good price
Kent's "Isola" is a remarkable album. Almost impossible to find in Europe, thanks to CDUniverse I finally get my copy. The songs are very catchy and have a meaning that go much further and deeper than one could think. The best song is "If you were here" but i'd rather say that the whole album is amazing.I listen to this masterpiece over and over. The quality of these songs made the band win the "1997 Best Swedish Album" Award. It's definitely a cd to collect
Submitted by paolo.mora1 (ITALY) Verified Buyer
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5 stars the best
Kent is a band that is not well known in america and that's why i love it. They are hands down the best band out today. I feel like they're my own little secret. If I really like someone I'll bless them and let them listen to my cd. Not a single person has said they didn't like them buy this cd!!!
Submitted by drewskiface (Texas)
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5 stars great one
I hope everyone around the world should have a chance to hear this CD.In China ,Kent's music isn't popular.Few knows them. rock and roll forever! talent long live !
Submitted by wangquanjian (Shenyang,Liaoning.China)
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3 stars Beyond Words and Thought
I was feeling so uninspired about music and life itself. This album floored me. Better than anything Bowie ever put out! ISOLA is full of gems from start to finish. I was fortune enough to see them live on this tour in Detroit and balled my eyes out throughout the show. Unprofessional, Celcius, Glider, 747. If you ever had a heart, BUY THIS NOW!
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