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B-sidor 95–00

Kent · 2000

119 min · 25 tracks · rock music

Ethereal melodies intertwine with poignant lyrics, creating a reflective soundscape that encapsulates Kent's signature style.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Chans Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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    Om gyllene år — This track encapsulates the nostalgic themes prevalent throughout the album, featuring haunting melodies that reflect on lost time and memories.
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    Utan dina andetag — A poignant ballad that showcases the band’s ability to blend emotive lyrics with lush instrumentation, this song became one of their most recognizable tracks.
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    Pojken med hålet i handen (Hotbilds version) — This reimagined version provides a fresh perspective on one of their earlier songs, emphasizing Kent's innovative approach to songwriting and arrangement.
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    Spökstad — With its atmospheric sound and introspective lyrics, this track exemplifies the band's skill at creating compelling narratives set against evocative soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • atmospheric background focus
  • reflective late-night moods

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A compilation showcasing B-sides, it's not a primary entry point for new listeners.
Themes
Swedish rock evolution· atmospheric B-sides
Career context
By the time of its release in late 2000, Kent had already established themselves as a leading force in Swedish rock and synth-pop. 'B-sidor 95–00' marked their first compilation album, showcasing a collection of B-sides from their earlier works, further solidifying their discography after the commercial success of their album 'Hagnesta Hill' released the previous year.
Stylistic neighbors
The National· Interpol· M83
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Chans Start here 5:21
  • 2 Spökstad 4:41
  • 3 Längtan skala 3:1 6:52
  • 4 Om gyllene år 2:39
  • 5 Noll 4:30
  • 6 Önskar att någon… 3:58
  • 7 Bas riff 3:40
  • 8 Din skugga 4:06
  • 9 Elever 4:46
  • 10 Längesen vi sågs 4:30
  • 11 December 3:47
  • 12 Utan dina andetag 4:24
  • 13 På nära håll 3:19

Disc 2

  • 1 Livrädd med stil 3:04
  • 2 Verkligen 5:32
  • 3 Gummiband 4:47
  • 4 Att presentera ett svin 4:28
  • 5 En helt ny karriär 4:09
  • 6 Rödljus 3:41
  • 7 Pojken med hålet i handen (Hotbilds version) 4:11
  • 8 Kallt kaffe 3:27
  • 9 Den osynlige mannen (Kazoo version) 2:39
  • 10 Slutsats 2:49
  • 11 Rödljus II 4:35
  • 12 En helt ny karriär II 19:03

What to play next

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Hagnesta Hill

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