Word: isola
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Bean of L.A.'s station KROQ heard Kent's single, "If You Were Here," on the local radio station. Bean liked it so much that he bought a copy and put it on heavy rotation as soon as he returned to the US. BMG rush-released their album Isola to the US in September, and Kent has been garnering rave reviews ever since. When Kent opened at the Roxy for their better-known Swedish compatriots, The Cardigans, The Crimson had the chance to traverse the language barrier with lead guitarist Sami Sirvio and drummer Markus Mustonen...
...Isola, many of the songs make allusions to Elvis and "The Graduate," among others. How did they work their...
...Sweden's most popular bands--played the Roxy on Saturday night, drawing an enthusiastic crowd in spite of an impending snowstorm. Each band was touring to promote its new album: The Cardigans' dark, complicated Gran Turismo was released earlier this fall, as was the American distribution of Kent's Isola. Taking advantage of their wider stateside popularity, The Cardigans headlined the show, leaving the lesser-known Kent to play a short opening set. But popularity was not the best predictor of performance. Kent's brilliant, lacerating set was a tough act to follow, and The Cardigans' pop melodies could only...