Isola (album)
| Isola | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by Kent | |
| Released |
November 12, 1997 (Swedish version) April 27, 1998 (English version) |
| Genre | Rock |
| Length |
49:46 (Swedish version) 53:48 (English version) |
| Label | BMG |
| Producer | Zed |
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
Isola is an album released in 1997 by the Swedish band Kent. It was followed in 1998 by an English version, for which a new song, "Velvet", was recorded. The album name comes from Ed McBains books about the 87:th police district and is a paraphrase for New York city, and Isola is mentioned in the song "Oprofessionell"/"Unprofessional". The album is said to have been largely influenced by Radiohead despite the difference in its sound. The ending song from the album, 747, has become a fan favourite and is usually one of the songs Kent use to close their concerts.
Track listing
Swedish version
All lyrics written by Joakim Berg.
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Livräddaren" | Joakim Berg, Martin Sköld | 4:36 |
| 2. | "Om Du Var Här" | Joakim Berg | 4:00 |
| 3. | "Saker Man Ser" | Joakim Berg | 3:53 |
| 4. | "Oprofessionell" | Joakim Berg | 4:45 |
| 5. | "OWC" | Joakim Berg | 3:08 |
| 6. | "Celsius" | Joakim Berg | 4:15 |
| 7. | "Bianca" | Joakim Berg, Martin Sköld | 4:55 |
| 8. | "Innan Allting Tar Slut" | Joakim Berg | 3:40 |
| 9. | "Elvis" | Joakim Berg | 4:33 |
| 10. | "Glider" | Joakim Berg | 4:04 |
| 11. | "747" | Joakim Berg | 7:47 |
English version
All lyrics written by Joakim Berg and Chris Gordon.
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lifesavers" | Joakim Berg, Martin Sköld | 4:36 |
| 2. | "If You Were Here" | Joakim Berg | 4:01 |
| 3. | "Things She Said" | Joakim Berg | 3:55 |
| 4. | "Unprofessional" | Joakim Berg | 4:45 |
| 5. | "OWC" | Joakim Berg | 3:10 |
| 6. | "Celsius" | Joakim Berg | 4:16 |
| 7. | "Bianca" | Joakim Berg, Martin Sköld | 4:56 |
| 8. | "Before It All Ends" | Joakim Berg | 3:40 |
| 9. | "Elvis" | Joakim Berg | 4:33 |
| 10. | "Velvet" | Joakim Berg | 4:06 |
| 11. | "Glider" | Joakim Berg | 4:05 |
| 12. | "747" | Joakim Berg | 7:48 |
* "OWC" stands for Off World Colonies, a reference to the film Blade Runner, which the opening piano line was also lifted from.
Personnel
- Joakim Berg – Vocals, Guitar
- Martin Sköld – Bass Guitar, Keyboards
- Sami Sirviö – Lead Guitar, Keyboards
- Harri Mänty – Rhythm Guitar, Percussion, Drum Machine
- Markus Mustonen – Drums, Piano, Backing Vocals
Singles
Swedish
- "Om du var här"
- "Saker man ser"
- "747"
English
Charts
| Charts (1997) | Position |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 93 [2] |
| Finland | 12 [3] |
| Norway | 35 [4] |
| Sweden | 1 [5] |