Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released as Kent's fourth studio album, 'Isola' arrived during a period of significant acclaim for the band following their breakthrough with 'Hagnesta Hill' in 1997. This album solidified their status in the Swedish music scene, showcasing their evolution into a more expansive sound while maintaining their lyrical depth.
- If you like
- synth-pop
Isola is an album by Kent, released in 1997. A lush blend of soaring melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in atmospheric synths and driving rock rhythms. 'Isola' was a commercial success, debuting at number one on the Swedish Albums Chart and further establishing Kent as one of Sweden's leading rock bands. The album's combination of rock and synth-pop elements helped influence the sound of the late '90s Swedish music scene, resonating with both critics and fans alike. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Isola sound like?
A lush blend of soaring melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in atmospheric synths and driving rock rhythms. Rooted in synth-pop.
What makes Isola by Kent notable?
'Isola' was a commercial success, debuting at number one on the Swedish Albums Chart and further establishing Kent as one of Sweden's leading rock bands. The album's combination of rock and synth-pop elements helped influence the sound of the late '90s Swedish music scene, resonating with both critics and fans alike. Released as Kent's fourth studio album, 'Isola' arrived during a period of significant acclaim for the band following their breakthrough with 'Hagnesta Hill' in 1997. This album solidified their status in the Swedish music scene, showcasing their evolution into a more expansive sound while maintaining their lyrical depth.
Who is Isola for?
Isola works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, atmospheric background focus and dynamic emotional journeys.
How many songs are on Isola?
Isola has 12 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lifesavers Standout 4:40
- 2 If You Were Here 4:02
- 3 Things She Said Standout 3:56
- 4 Unprofessional 4:49
- 5 OWC 3:11
- 6 Celsius 4:18
- 7 Bianca 4:58
- 8 Before It All Ends 3:43
- 9 Elvis 4:35
- 10 Velvet 4:06
- 11 Glider 4:06
- 12 747 Standout 7:48
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