Du & jag döden
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Du & jag döden is the 2005 album
by the Swedish
band Kent
. As the title implies, death
is a major theme of the album which, before its release, was described by the band as dark and depressing; in keeping with this, the plastic album cover and the playable side of the CD are both black.
The album sold more than 200,000 copies in Scandinavia during the weeks following its March 15 release.
except 5, 7 and 9 by Joakim Berg/Martin Sköld.
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
by the Swedish
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
band Kent
Kent (band)
Kent is a Swedish alternative rock band founded in Eskilstuna in 1990, with the name Coca-Cola Kids, later Jones & Giftet , and Havsänglar...
. As the title implies, death
Death
Death is the permanent termination of the biological functions that sustain a living organism. Phenomena which commonly bring about death include old age, predation, malnutrition, disease, and accidents or trauma resulting in terminal injury....
is a major theme of the album which, before its release, was described by the band as dark and depressing; in keeping with this, the plastic album cover and the playable side of the CD are both black.
The album sold more than 200,000 copies in Scandinavia during the weeks following its March 15 release.
Track listing
All songs by Joakim BergJoakim Berg
Herbert Joakim "Jocke" Berg is a Swedish singer, songwriter and musician, best known as the lead singer of Swedish alternative rock band Kent, which was founded in 1990.-Biography:...
except 5, 7 and 9 by Joakim Berg/Martin Sköld.
- "400 slag" 400 blows – 4:58
- "Du är ånga" You are steam – 3:51
- "Den döda vinkelnDen döda vinkeln"Den döda vinkeln" is a 2005 single by the band Kent, from the album Du & jag döden. It was released without a B-side, which made it less popular among Kent fans...
" The dead angle/The blind spot – 4:19 - "Du var min armé" You were my army – 3:30
- "Palace & MainPalace & Main"Palace & Main" is a song by Swedish rock band Kent, written by Joakim Berg and Martin Sköld. It was released on May 4, 2005, as the second single from their album Du & Jag Döden, immediately reaching the top of the Swedish chart. The song title refers to an intersection in Portland, Oregon. The...
" – 4:05 - "Järnspöken"* lit. Iron ghosts – 3:48
- "Klåparen" The bungler – 5:25
- "Max 500Max 500"Max 500" is a CD by the band Kent. It was released in 2005.The playable side of the CD is black.This is the first single release from the album Du & jag döden, with two extra non album tracks. The Cover and CD are an all black design by design concept agency New that also did the visual concept...
" – 3:35 - "Romeo återvänder ensam" Romeo returns alone – 4:03
- "Rosor & palmblad" Roses & palm leaves – 4:05
- "Mannen i den vita hatten (16 år senare)" The man in the white hat (16 years later) – 6:38
- The song name “Järnspöken” plays on an expression in SwedishSwedenSweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
, “Hjärnspöken", which literally means "brain ghosts" and refers to imagined problems, from fixations and unfounded fears to paranoia and hallucinations. “Hjärna” is Swedish for “brain”, whereas “järn" means “iron”, but the two words are pronounced the same way.
Limited Editions
- A limited edition of the CD was also available. This included postcards sensitive to UV-light, a booklet printed on especially thin paper and a poster with the cover picture, among other things. The limitation was 9000 items.
- The album was also available on vinyl, limited to 1500 items.
Singles
- Max 500Max 500"Max 500" is a CD by the band Kent. It was released in 2005.The playable side of the CD is black.This is the first single release from the album Du & jag döden, with two extra non album tracks. The Cover and CD are an all black design by design concept agency New that also did the visual concept...
- 2005-02-09 - Palace & MainPalace & Main"Palace & Main" is a song by Swedish rock band Kent, written by Joakim Berg and Martin Sköld. It was released on May 4, 2005, as the second single from their album Du & Jag Döden, immediately reaching the top of the Swedish chart. The song title refers to an intersection in Portland, Oregon. The...
- 2005-05-04 - Den döda vinkelnDen döda vinkeln"Den döda vinkeln" is a 2005 single by the band Kent, from the album Du & jag döden. It was released without a B-side, which made it less popular among Kent fans...
- 2005-08-31
Personnel
- Joakim BergJoakim BergHerbert Joakim "Jocke" Berg is a Swedish singer, songwriter and musician, best known as the lead singer of Swedish alternative rock band Kent, which was founded in 1990.-Biography:...
- Lead vocals, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
s and primary songwriter - Martin SköldMartin SköldMartin Sköld is a Swedish musician who plays bass and keyboards in the Swedish alternative rock band Kent. Alongside lead singer Joakim Berg he is responsible for writing the band's music.- References :...
- BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
and keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments... - Sami SirviöSami SirviöSami Sirviö is the lead guitarist of the Swedish rock band Kent.-Biography:Sirviö formed Kent in 1990 along with vocalist Joakim Berg, bassist Martin Sköld, drummer Markus Mustonen and keyboardist Thomas Bergqvist. The band originally called themselfes Jones & Giftet before changing their name...
- Lead guitarLead guitarLead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure...
and keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments... - Harri MäntyHarri MäntyHarri Mänty is a Swedish musician, brought up in Finland, who was a member of the Swedish pop-rock band Kent between 1996 and 2006. He joined the band after Martin Roos left. In the band, he played guitar and percussion. Harri Mänty is a music graduate.Before he joined Kent, he was the vocalist...
- Rhythm guitarRhythm guitarRhythm guitar is a technique and rôle that performs a combination of two functions: to provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with singers or other instruments; and to provide all or part of the harmony, ie. the chords, where a chord is a group of notes played together... - Markus MustonenMarkus MustonenMarkus Mustonen is a Sweden-Finnish musician who plays drums, keyboards, piano and sings backing vocals in the Swedish alternative rock band Kent.- References :...
- drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
and backing vocals