Amerikanen Reacts to Svenska Klassiker: Kent - Dom andra

Here's my reaction to "Dom Andra". It was originally blocked due to copyright so I had it only on Instagram. Enjoy!

[@neuroleptika]

Kent is such a huge part of sweden there was even a funeral in a church for the band when they quit

[@JonathanRollinssthlm305]

Wow!

[@Silk_WD]

Impossible to not whistle along to this song. Also the song that starts in the end is Kent - FF.

[@rickardelimaa]

Also a banger. 10/10, would recommend. :)

[@musicfromakido]

Kent are responsible for one of the most overplayed song for weddings in Sweden, Utan Dina Andetag. I think a lot of people are very tired of the song, but it's definetly a classic.

[@lbdhedlund]

Never get tired of that song.

[@molnet999]

i'm not really a kent fan but their songwriting is really good, i don't think they've ever disappointed their fans through a long career. they've got tons of classic hits too

[@johnekare8376]

Awesome reaction man! I haven't heard this song in a while and I had forgotten how much I enjoy it. Great fun to reacquaint myself with a classic together with you who discover it for the first time. Makes me smile to see you like it too.

[@JonathanRollinssthlm305]

Thanks for watching!

[@moosees]

"Kent - La Belle Epoque" could be fun to do and se if it lines up with Jonathans view of Sweden.

[@tommyskold7354]

I´ll second this. Love that song

[@augustjonsson6690]

That would be a really interesting reaction!

[@deefoxah]

Broder Daniel - Shoreline. Classic

[@SLDIKJF]

Kent is for me a combination of insanely good lyrics and excellent sound. I find it interesting that they got so big in Sweden that you basically could not sell more records. They tried to make it in English, my wife actually saw them in the UK in 1998 but it seems the lyrics would not translate well so it kind of did not work out. I keep saying they are candidates for the Polar Prize award just for the lyrics alone. I would definately recommend "Mannen i den vita hatten"

[@SWEmanque]

I've heard Kent being called "vemodsrock".

[@musicfromakido]

Jag har aldrig fattat Mannen med den vita hatten. Jag har hört det mesta som Kent har gjort och tycker att mycket är bra, men just den låten går mig bara förbi som tråkig och intetsägande. Inte dålig, men medioker. Ändå hör man ofta att det är någons favorit. Vad är det som är grejen med den?

[@ge_mig_nat_som_kanns]

@@musicfromakido Grejen med den är att den avslutade alla konserter sen 2005 o JB brukade skriva nya verser varje turné. Stämningen när den låten kördes live går inte att beskriva med ord.

[@95hama]

Mannen i den vita hatten är nog den bästa låter på jorden

[@hackapump]

Kent failing to have an international career just goes to show how difficult it still is for non-native speakers to break through. It most likely was either their record label not going all in, or they themselves. In particular, it’s well publicized that Jocke Berg was extremely uncomfortable with being a public figure, so I’m going to guess that they didn’t really want it that much. Also he does have a rather thick Swedish accent when singing in English. I know, others have had that too and still succeeded, but I don’t think it helped. Not for the genre they operated in.

[@KyuzouTV]

we need some bob hund, maybe "düsseldorf", "istället för musik förvirring" "tralala lilla molntuss, kom hit ska du få en puss"

[@reallivebluescat]

hahaha yes. dont think he is gonna like the singing voice but theyre great

[@bobbolinaa]

Molntuss borde han verkligen köra!

[@vincvf]

@@reallivebluescat Det skulle vara kul att se honom lysnna på "det skulle vara vara lätt för mig att säga att jag inte..."

[@theindecisiveness]

"Nu är det väl revolution på gång" would also be a good pick!

[@KyuzouTV]

@@theindecisiveness yes its absolutely amazing :)

[@timm20]

I'm really glad that you made this video! Kent is my all time favourite band!

[@timm20]

If you want to react to an older Kent-song I would suggest "Om du var här" from 1997.

[@Hurricane000007]

I normally don't listen to Kent, like at all. But this entire album is an exception. It's an exceptionally good album! Take a look at the closing track "Sverige", it's a very beautiful song.

[@tommyhenriksson]

Haha awesome reaction! For more kent I would recommend ”Kräm (Så nära får ingen gå)”, ”Kevlarsjäl” or basically anything from ”Du & jag döden” Love your videos! Keep it up 🤘😎

[@agnetanyquist1317]

KENT KENT KENT! Vilken sorg när de lade ner! Jonathan du har en stor musikskatt att gräva i bland alla Kents låtar, några favoriter är ”Den döda vinkeln”, ”400 slag”, ”Utan dina andetag” och ”Gamla Ullevi”

[@skagerstrom]

Fun fact : The "first person view" from the car is from an old illegaly recorded video called Getaway in Stockholm (1). The engine noise in the video is not from the Ferrari - it's from the actual 964 Turbo in the video.

[@simsey1000]

Thank you for reacting to Kent! Please check out these amazing tunes, you wont regret it... 🤗 Den Döda Vinkeln 747 Musik Non Stop Kräm (Så nära får ingen gå) Kärleken Väntar

[@NerdySwede]

+1 747 and Kräm!

[@marvies5959]

Tips på kentlåtar: Pärlor Socker Utan dina andetag

[@Rooztr]

400 Slag

[@Viccepicke]

Can recommend Kent - Kevlarsjäl from 1999, think you will enjoy it aswell.

[@ge_mig_nat_som_kanns]

”En liten sång om rasism”

[@dennisrudin6907]

Kent is in a legue of their own. Love them!

[@supernovasightseeing4133]

Every Kent song is a musical manifestation of how it feels to be a swede. They somehow manage to find that melancholic nerve. Its amazing! 😊

[@mathiaswanderoy1026]

You really should listen to the song "hockeyfrilla" or "ishockeyfrisyr" (same thing) by the swedish group .DLK. De Lyckliga Kompisarna... thats a classic. Watch the video as well. A lot of speed in that group 👍

[@gissavemw00t]

It would be really interesting to see you reacting to: The Sounds - Living in America

[@ebbablom]

If you wanna hear some early Kent, I'd even go as far as their first (self titled) album. There's some killer bass lines and in that album. It still holds up as one of their best. Another favorite of mine is "Du och jag döden", highlighting their more melancholic side (though still a solid rock album). They've always had that killer combo of powerful yet catchy rock, and deeply poetic lyrics. The playfulness with the language in their lyrics is just *chef's kiss*

[@martinericsson2055]

Nice to hear that you line swedish musik.. we have a ton of good music. Keep going..

[@fancyform]

Really enjoy your channel mate, it's super interesting to get your point of view on all these Swedish classics,. Kent is my favourite Swedish band ever. My whole youth and early adult life pretty much revolved around them and it broke my heart when they decided to end their career.

[@ChristianLejon]

Kent - Utan dina andetag is in my opinion one of their best songs and its from 1997..Its from their EP "Om du var här" And all songs on it is probably one of their top songs

[@johannaholm4756]

This is my favorite band of all time. I even have a tattoo dedicated to my favorite song of theirs; Den vänstra stranden. I really hope you check it out cause it's so intense but chill and it's got some punch to it as well!

[@inactiuveuser69]

I was going to get a tattoo dedicated to that song as well, nice to see.

[@dgissberg]

Really love your authentic reactions and genuine being. Keep up the good work! Dunno why I write in english but oh well.

[@Evercatonthemoon]

Some Kent songs: - Pärlor - Sundance Kid - FF - Sverige - Elite

[@klaskristian1]

Yes. Great. Dig in to other Kent songs. Great band

[@struutn]

Hela albumet 'Du och jag döden' är helt fantastiskt. Ge det ett lyssn!

[@DoktorVinter2011]

Den här låten är FANTASTISK om man tänker på textens innebörd. Så. Jävla. Bra.

[@MrBlue-dm5li]

Really like this channel, good energy!

[@unitedforever1985]

Vilken härlig snubbe. Cred. Kent rules btw

[@jimmynyholt4375]

Du borde pröva en annan artist som heter "Kenta" låten heter Just idag är jag stark.

[@jimmynyholt4375]

Det är en kraftfull klassiker..... Vore kul om du kunde ha med den....om det inte är så att du redan har hört låten.

[@musicfromakido]

Ja!! Herregud, skulle precis skriva samma sak!

[@TheHenkepenke]

Hahaha! Bra idé!

[@elainekarlsson8384]

Vet man Kentas livs-story så får låten en djupare betydelse.

[@reallivebluescat]

Dem kallar oss mods

[@klaskristian1]

Yes, listen to early Kent like "A heavenly drug" En himmelsk dråg. I like your channel! You are very good in swedish! Luved here from 2014 and already can understand swedish songs! I must say im imptessed man!

[@kalleeriksson2380]

Otroligt! Som fan av både Kent och Muse har jag aldrig reflekterat över likheterna, men du har en poäng! Nästan lite coin drop moment här.

[@johannadahl4053]

Du MÅSTE lyssna på Kents "Sverige Sverige" det är nästan en inofficiell nationalsång!

[@emmasnecker1633]

You should listen to all of Kents music! 😍 But if you want some HUGE classics you should listen to "utan dina andetag", "Sverige", "Elite" (and all of vapen och ammunition really 😅)

[@EllakGr]

Thanks for commenting on ’Dom Andra’. Kent’s lyrics can be hard to grasp even for native listeners in Sweden. My interpretation of the lyrics is that it’s about realising that despite all your good intentions to stay true to your ideals and change things around you, you have become like the ones that stand for the things you were trying to change, because you had to use their methods (like in the lines about fighting to be called an ”elite”, being a ”martyr” and to have ”spelat ut vår roll” (as in no longer relevant). As in striving to get rich and powerful to change society. That’s my take on it anyway. I may be in the minority, but would really like to see how you react to Kent’s early track ’Gravitation’. It’s a bit different compared to this, but I think you could appreciate it :)

[@Siniom_swe]

Ted Gärdestad - Satellit (He jammed with Toto at the time aswell with the guitarist and composer Janne Schaffer, really interesting story. Guess wich song was inspired of wich ;) You should listen and see if you can figure out wich song by Toto, would be interesting.)

[@Mallard942]

You've struck gold with Kent!

[@bobbolinaa]

Not sure if you want to do songs in English but you should do some The Ark. ”It Takes a Fool To Remain Sane” and ”Calleth You, Cometh I” are definently classics.

[@axelhellstrom2003]

Musik non stop, by kent. Kent is the best that we got

[@TurboThunderGaming]

Really nice reaction, just found your channel, nice to see people reacting to Kent :)

[@butwhy1234]

I love the lyrics to this song and I couldn't find another comment that had translated it for you, but you might have checked the lyrics already but here it is anyways: A lonely woman looks for a man. A reply to "The heart speaks truth." A pessimist in it's life form. I'm airing blood, it smells like sadness. An aliens love thirst. The wonder of who betrayed who first. Eat fat and sugar until you throw up or become a four ton martyr. Sell yourself, sell yourself expensively. (whistle) Come borrow this thorn crown of mine. Suffer for the art or burn. I fight and keep my body warm. A dream of mom's tender embrace. An aliens love thirst. The wonder of who betrayed who first. I will gladly become a martyr, we probably need a new one. Sell yourself, sell yourself expensively. (whistle) A middle finger to death. We walked on top of corpses and advertised our love, our rich inner lives. But the tickets to heaven were sold out when we arrived and the price we have paid to be classified as elites were that we became like the others We became like the others. We became like the others. And we can't get any further. We're back at step zero. But nobody's going to grieve, We have played to our roles. We forget all of this shit. It doesn't mean anything. We should have gotten further, But we weren't enough. We became like the others. We became like the others. We became like the others.

[@mooodeang]

Haha, was watching your videos yesterday and saw that Kent was missing, and then voila here it is. Glad you enjoyed it. Ps Lyssna på Kent - Sverige

[@emlgf]

Pleaseeee react to more Kent, they have so many good ones! FF, Kärleken Väntar, Musik Non stop

[@tinawikstrom1389]

Gyllene Tider (Per Gessle, Roxette) och "Flickorna på TV 2" är ett måste att känna till.

[@kulan9379]

Amen 🙏

[@klaskristian1]

Yes, Kent sounds little like Muse. I have never thought about it but now when you mention it. Muse is great. I know Jocke Berg in Kent have said that one inspiration is Depeche mode. I think?

[@spacefertilizer]

Especially with Röd and onward

[@klaskristian1]

@@spacefertilizer Yes, i can also "feal" a little depeche mode in Pärlor?

[@klaskristian1]

@Fredrik Bergqvist Aha, i must have missed that one. Strange because i like Kent. I must check it out

[@klaskristian1]

@Fredrik Bergqvist I have heard Stripped now! Great!

[@klaskristian1]

@Fredrik Bergqvist Sen kväll med Luuk.

[@jens3280]

Still waiting for you to react to FF from the same album. Classic. Masterpiece.

[@glenngastonjonsson7954]

For sure a classic. Since your asking for earlier stuff "Kräm" is the obvious.

[@thehoogard]

Interresting observation. They and Muse actually do sound similar in some regards.

[@Covenantt666]

They've both taken a lot of inspiration from late 80's early 90's Depeche Mode and similar bands.

[@Hiznogood]

Wilmer X, maybe Sweden’s best live band! The guys are from Skåne and their dialect really suits there Roch n Roll music. Listen to the “Teknikens Under” - the Wonder of Technology, a great up tempo happy song. For me a real pick me up if I’m feeling a bit blue! Peace, man!

[@bellshusse]

Bzzz!

[@linuxmintx1294]

You must listen to Cecilia Vennersten - Det Vackraste , Björn Rosenström - pojkarna som busar , Hérr D - Balladen om Tommie Lindh , a song about a very sad event

[@sweedkilla5210]

Nuff Said Kolla kolla by national teatern pure Gold

[@johnsalquist5750]

As an immigrant, I think you might enjoy Kent - Sverige :)

[@Olivia-bs5wj]

This song is a masterpiece ❤️

[@lisanordmark5556]

Åh, du gjorde det! Kent! Äntligen! 😃

[@kilian8250]

Here’s an attempt at an english translation: A lonely woman in search of a man Answer to: the heart speaks the truth A pessimist in his best form I sense the scent of blood, it smells like sorrow An alien’s thirst for love A wonder who let down who first Eat fat and sugar until you vomit Or become a four-ton martyr Sell yourself, sell yourself, expensively Come borrow my crown of throns Suffer for the art or burn I fight to keep my body warm A dream about the tender embrace of my mother An alien’s thirst for love A wonder who let down who first Eat fat and sugar until you vomit Or become a four-ton martyr Sell yourself, sell yourself, expensively A middle finger to death We walked over corpses We put our love on display Our rich inner life But the tickets to heaven Were already sold out And the price that we’ve paid To be classed as elite We turned out like the others We turned out like the others And we’re not able to go further We’re back to square one But nobody will mourn us We’ve already played our part Let’s just forget the whole fucking thing It doesn’t mean a thing We should have gone further But weren’t enough We turned out like the others We turned out like the others We turned out like the others

[@danielborup9133]

Kan starkt rekommendera "Kärleken väntar" från samma album. Växte upp med båda dessa låtar.

[@nicci4724]

Kent helped me learn swedish when I lived there.

[@nicci4724]

granted the misheard lyrics doesn't help.

[@erikloden731]

Mannen i den vita hatten, Kents bästa

[@Silfverr]

I freak'n love Kent

[@tangfors]

Radiohed, The Cure, Muse, Editor and Depech Mode are British bands that are close to Kent in musical style. I tried to think of some American band but did not come up with anything, you do not really have that school of more depressive rock, with electronic elements in it. No major band anyway? But feel free to get tips on such bands as I love that type of music.

[@CaptainBoban]

Its back!

[@JonathanRollinssthlm305]

Yaay!

[@MrBern91]

Funny how you should mention Muse in the video as well. If you'd ask me, Muse, Kent and the finnish band Him made out all the niches of rock music from the mid 1990s - early 2000s. A golden triangle for the time if you would.

[@ucklo83]

Oldie but Goldie. Kent - Kräm

[@Pilutta100]

Så nära får ingen gå ! Den va min 1a Kent, och jag håller m näbbar och klor fast vid att det är den bästa. Lol, jag va Emo af, och fasen är det fortfarande, Sveriges äldsta Emo😂 Det är tidig Kent.

[@louisekvarnlof6124]

They are like a Swedish version of muse, agree !! (Love mues too

[@louisekvarnlof6124]

The lyrics Joakim Berg (singer) writes are among the most beautiful and well-formulated I know. Really nice poems too!

[@wasen_aeon]

Kent is probably my favorite band ever. if you ask for what I think the lyrics are about, I would say it's about someone who tries to reach the upper class of society but in the end, fails and becomes "like the others who tried". Some other Kent songs you could try react to: 747 Mannen i Vita Hatten (16 år senare) Utan Dina Andetag Vinternoll2 999

[@TheTubbie]

Kent has many good songs, my favorite is "Socker".

[@StronglikeLion3]

Next suggestion: Kenta - Just idag är jag stark.

[@loki76]

Kent- Vinter Noll 2 is really good too.

[@idanorrman6933]

Orup: då står pojkarna på rad Nordman: Ödet var min väg Björn Rosenström: Pojkarna som busar Bo Kaspers orkester: I samma bil Tommy Nilsson: Öppna din dör Roger Pontare: När vindarna viskar mitt namn (This one is so good and a little bit different. U will love it) Kapten Röd: Ju mer dom spottar Carola: Säg mig var du står

[@user-gr2iv1ed7h]

Elite 747 999

[@malineriksson743]

Kent - ingenting!!

[@ulfnygrenful]

broder daniel for sure, but if your craving some 90´s skatepunk. Millencollin - E20 Norr is the way to go. My youth right there

[@chillidill457]

Spela ”kärleken väntar” den är såå bra❤️

[@inconspicuoustoaster6310]

Kent

[@chalphon4907]

Check out their songs "Pärlor" or "Musik non-stop".

[@rickardredgard7684]

The only correct suggestion for early Kent is "747". There are many other good songs, but 747 is the only one you must listen to.

[@eva-carinhedberg3895]

Listen to Glasäpplen with Kent!

[@erikhassler9459]

Början påminner om Kate Bush "Running up that Hill". Sampling.

[@Hurricane000007]

Also, Kent is responsible for the most misheard lyric in Swedish history, in the song FF.

[@fartreta]

Aaaah... Vem var det som dog?... När barn löser mord...

[@Ab4ddon]

Kent is the swedish Muse

[@edflintlaw]

I get a lot of "blocked in your country" at my end, too.

[@T1hitsTheHighestNote]

I’m a native Swede and I’ve never understood their lyrics.

[@ragdollboll]

Kent - Mannen i den vita hatten

[@Clerenn]

Hoola Bandoola Band - Keops Pyramid

[@Doofster]

Prefer this over the green screen, unless you get som better lighting to smooth it out:)

[@deadheads1352]

Saidiwas - Punk rock revolution

[@MrHolmgren194]

Wilmer X - "Blod eller guld". Wilmer X - "Spela under hot". Wilmer W - "Tusen år". Wilmer X - "Kan du bedöva mej". Wilmer X - "Atomskallen".

[@reallivebluescat]

"Den sista sången" med Kent

[@catherinejovanovic6894]

Thank you so much for your react ! Please react Mylène Farmer 🙏🙏🙏

[@izadine]

I know that many Swedes (I´m Swedish) like Kent. I bought the album with the white tiger on, but I can´t help it, I feel like their music and style is kind of depressed no matter the lyrics.

[@Covenantt666]

That's the point. 😀

[@JustBrowsing777]

I have not watched all your videos but unless you already did you really should do a reaction video with something by Eric Gadd

[@herrgoteborgare]

Vapen & ammunition, som ”Dom andra” ligger på, är den bästa skiva som någonsin gjorts i Sverige.

[@tetrisgoat]

Earlier kent? Musik Non Stop.

[@filiplillevars3567]

Awesome song and great reactions 😊 Please please concider one of the songs suggestion below, humorous and a band with a fun backstory. I'd say the band is a classic band as well. Björn Rosenström - "Johanna och Sven" or "Het" or "Balladen om en grillbit"