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Rock · 2012

999

Kent

A seven-minute slow-burn that trades cold electronics for driving, organic rock. Crystalline guitars and a pulsing rhythm section build toward a soaring peak.

March 28, 2012 · Sonet

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999 represents a pivotal moment of recalibration for Kent. It is a track that breathes with a newfound organic vitality, stepping away from the icy, synth-heavy textures of their previous era. The song is anchored by a relentless, driving rhythm that feels like a heartbeat for a city that never sleeps but often feels lonely. It is the sound of a band rediscovering the power of the four-piece arrangement, layering shimmering guitars and a thick, melodic bassline that provides a sturdy foundation for Joakim Berg's signature existential reflections.

Moments Worth Listening For
the way the steady, pulsing drum beat enters after the initial atmospheric guitar chime
the mid-track shift where the guitars become more jagged and the bassline thickens
the final two minutes where the vocal layers multiply and the song reaches its peak emotional release
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does 999 sound next to the rest of Kent's catalogue?

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The writing leans notably further into existential than the rest of the catalogue.

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