Ingenting
Kent
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Release Information"Ingenting" was released as the lead single from Kent's eighth studio album, "Tillbaka till samtiden", in 2007.
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Chart PerformanceThe single was highly successful in the band's native Sweden, where it reached number one on the Sverigetopplistan chart.
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Musical StyleAs with much of Kent's work, "Ingenting" is characterized by its melancholic lyrics and melodies, a style that has earned the band comparisons to renowned English rock band, Radiohead.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Ingenting" are in Swedish, like all of Kent's songs, upholding the band's commitment to their Swedish identity.
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Accompanying VideoThe music video for "Ingenting", directed by Adam Berg, was released in August 2007. It is a surreal, disjointed narrative that matches the melancholic tone of the song.
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Song Meaning"Ingenting" translates to "nothing" in English. Kent often writes songs that are introspective and express feelings of loneliness, which certainly seems to be the case with "Ingenting".
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Record Label"Ingenting" was released under the Swedish label Sony BMG, who Kent had been with since their second studio album released in 1995.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "Ingenting", and it is considered a standout in the discography of one of Sweden's most popular bands.
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Band MembersThe members of Kent during the release of "Ingenting" were Joakim Berg, Martin Sköld, Sami Sirviö, and Markus Mustonen.
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Album Success"Tillbaka till samtiden", the album from which "Ingenting" is taken from, debuted at number one on the Swedish Albums Chart and was well received by both critics and fans.
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Band Formation"Ingenting" is a song by the famous Swedish alternative rock band "Kent." The band was formed in Eskilstuna back in 1990.
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Album InclusionThis song is part of Kent's seventh studio album, "Tillbaka till samtiden," which translates into "Back to the Present," released on 2007.
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Song LanguageLike most of Kent's discography, "Ingenting" is sung in Swedish, appealing greatly to a Swedish audience and gaining an international listener base interested in Swedish music.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Ingenting" performed remarkably well on Swedish charts. It ascended to the number 1 spot on the Swedish Singles Chart.
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Lead Single"Ingenting" was the lead single from the album and was released prior to the full album release on 17th September 2007.
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Video AccompanimentA corresponding music video for "Ingenting" was released, directed by Adam Berg, which augmented its presence and popularity.
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Song MeaningThe title "Ingenting" translates to "Nothing" in English. The song lyrics reveal themes of existentialism and nihilism.
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Electronic InfluenceThe song, along with the entire "Tillbaka till samtiden" album, marked a shift in the band's sound, incorporating more electronic elements than their previous albums.
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Influential SongThe combination of sobering lyrics and powerful music in "Ingenting" is indicative of Kent's signature style which has hugely influenced the Swedish music scene.
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Band BreakupDespite the success of songs like "Ingenting," Kent announced in 2016 that they would break up, making "Ingenting" a part of their final phase of music production.
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