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There was a time when guitar-driven pop and darkly atmospheric rock were the exclusive property of the English-speaking world. But Kent proves Sweden has been raising its own generation of guitar devotees. Following the trail blazed by the Cardigans and the Wannadies, Kent's fourth album (their second in English) melds R.E.M.-like soul searching with Smashing Pumpkins alt-rock snarl and elements of Radiohead at their most vulnerable and tormented. Singer Joakim Berg sounds like a direct descendant of Radiohead's Thom Yorke and Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan. But what makes the likes of "Kevlar Soul," "Heavenly
There was a time when guitar-driven pop and darkly atmospheric rock were the exclusive property of the English-speaking world. But Kent proves Sweden has been raising its own generation of guitar devotees. Following the trail blazed by the Cardigans and the Wannadies, Kent's fourth album (their second in English) melds R.E.M.-like soul searching with Smashing Pumpkins alt-rock snarl and elements of Radiohead at their most vulnerable and tormented. Singer Joakim Berg sounds like a direct descendant of Radiohead's Thom Yorke and Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan. But what makes the likes of "Kevlar Soul," "Heavenly Junkies," and "Stay With Me" so potent is Kent's appreciation of the power of good tunes, and Hagnesta Hill has more than its share of those. --Dan Gennoe
Album Description
Fourth album from Swedish alternative act most often compared to Radiohead and Smashing Pumpkins. 12 tracks sung in their native tongue. 1999 release. Standard jewel case.
Album Details
Latest Release from One of the Most Popular Swedish Rock Group Influenced by Joy Division, Depeche Mode, Pixies and Stone Roses. Moody Atmospheric Music W/Lush Guitars and Hooking Melodies.
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Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l
Release date: 13 January 2000
EAN: 0743217176020 UPC: 743217176020
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