Audio CD review:
Kent - Hagnesta Hill

Kent - Hagnesta Hill

Band: Kent Title: Hagnesta Hill Rating: Release Date: 24 April, 2000 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: King Is Dead 2: Revolt III 3: Music Non Stop 4: Kevlar Soul 5: Stop Me June (Little Ego) 6: Heavenly Junkies 7: Stay With Me 8: Quiet Heart 9: Just Like Money 10: Rollercoaster 11: Protection 12: Cowboys 13: Whistle Song

Customer Reviews Very Good Album I immediately purchased five cd's by them. I was walking about, a tourist on a summer Stockholm day near Gamla Stan in a shopping area in a record store when I first heard Kent. Of the one's I purchased, I find myself listening to Hagnesta Hill often. If you like atmospheric, melancholic rock bands, Kent is very good. They remind me a lot of England's "House of Love" but they are very unique. They have a very detached emotional vulnerability in their lyrics that is very beautiful to listen to because it reminds the listener that other's have felt the way. Lines like, the line from Stop Me June (Little Ego), "You Just have to let me go. . . " are poignant. The pensive break-up song lyrics of Quiet Heart goes right to the point but with unusual and refreshingly creative lyrics. Listening to their lyrical expression is like listening to words used as a magic. You never know where the expression is going to take you. Like in quiet heart, "There was time when I was lost in myself, you took my hand became my guide; there was a time, you needed my help, I guess my ego made me blind. . . " There's a confessional sort of guilt that any man can identify with in lyrics like this. The King is Dead is very uplifting and expressive; Kevlar Soul reminds me of the later Beatles sound or even ELO. But as a whole, there is a depth of emotion in their sound, melodies, and lyrics that makes them worth having in your collection. Inspiration to all who listen. The instant I heard the first song on Hagnesta Hill, "The King is Dead", I fell in love. I was first introduced to Kent through a friend of mine. There is something quite remarkable about their sound, and it is something that I have never heard before. It's so hard to place, but to put it simply, their music surpasses the bonds of mainstream music. Hagnesta Hill is far from singular-it is the most multidimentional album I've ever heard. Regardless of your mood, Kent is sure to fill whatever void you have. I find that the songs reflect life quite well, and do so in a mature and creative style. Overall, I can safely guarantee satisfaction to anyone who chooses to listen to Kent. The tone of their style grabs you in instantly, not to mention, the depth of their lyrics can keep you listening for hours. . Nordic atmosphere The point is that you might not be aware of this so-called atmosphere. I'm not fully sure whether the non-Europeans are able to understand this review, especially when I mention the Nordic atmosphere which characterizes this album, Hagnesta Hill. It's the sound of this cd, especially songs like Kevlar Soul, Stay With Me and Quite Heart. Kent are from Sweden and you can hear that. The singer sings a bit "Swenglish". But that doesn't give the album an unattractive tinge. This album reminds me of long winters, immeasurable forests and tundras covered with snow. Lots of songs have a melancholy sound, but others rock! The King Is Dead, Heavenly Junkies or Revolt III are filled with guitars! Anyway, I play this album mostly in autumn and winter. It's the sound, the atmosphere. Just try it, I would say. . You can see a complete list of all Kent discography, or go back to the Kent tabs