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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.
Recording information: Europa Studios, Bromma, Sweden; Galaxy Studios, Belgium; Ljudhavet Studio, Stockholm, Sweden.
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).
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) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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! Submitted by Christopher C (Miami, FL) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Good music and good price
the best
Beyond Words and Thought
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