Riot on an Empty Street

Kings of Convenience

About Riot on an Empty Street

Riot on an Empty Street is the second album from Norwegian duo Kings of Convenience. It features two song collaborations with Canadian musician Feist. It peaked at #2 in Norway, #3 in Italy (staying in the chart for a year) and #49 in the UK.


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2009
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"Why, why so quiet?
Oh my, mysterious country singer?" she asked

My life, it's a riot
I'm climbing barricades
In empty streets at night

When I'm down
Fighting shadows
Twenty-five postcards
In a box in my room

Telephone conversations
Gas slowly leaking out
Of a heart-shaped balloon

It's a dangerous game
That I'm not sure
If I could keep playing for long
It's a dangerous game
It's a very fine line
And if one step is wrong
I have no cards to play
And that's why
I've got nothing to say
Tonight
I've got nothing to say
Tonight

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Kings of Convenience

Kings of Convenience is an indie folk-pop duo from Bergen, Norway. Consisting of Erlend Øye and Eirik Glambek Bøe, the musical group is known for their delicate tunes, calming voices, and intricate and subtle guitar melodies. Øye and Bøe both compose and sing the songs. more »

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Written by: EIRIK GLAMBEK BOE, ERLEND OTRE OEYE

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10 facts about this song

Album Name
"Riot on an Empty Street" is not actually a song by Kings of Convenience, but it's the name of their second studio album, released in 2004.
Lyrics and Themes
The album notably incorporates introspective and subtle lyrics and deals themes of melancholy, heartbreak, and social observation, reflecting the band’s folk-pop and indie style.
Guest Artists
Canadian singer Feist features as a guest vocalist on two tracks from the "Riot on an Empty Street" album, which strengthens the melodic appeal of the songs "Know How" and "The Build Up."
Production
The album was produced by renowned producer Davide Bertolini, who has also worked with other artists like A-ha and Anneli Drecker.
Reception
Critics like AllMusic’s Tim Sendra acclaimed the album as "majestically sad and achingly beautiful" and praised its gentle, acoustic sound in contrast to the prevalent loud and frenetic indie rock of the 2000s.
Genre
Kings of Convenience is a Norwegian indie folk-pop duo. Their album "Riot on an Empty Street" further cements their mark in the genre with the incorporation of acoustic guitar arrangements and harmonious vocals.
Chart Performance
In terms of commercial success, the album reached the Top 50 in four countries and was a number 2 hit in Norway.
Namesake
The title "Riot on an Empty Street" intriguingly juxtaposes two contrasting ideas, possibly reflecting the contrasts and paradoxes explored in the songs themselves.
Artwork
The cover artwork of the album is a grayscale picture of an old man sitting on a bench in a deserted street, setting a tone of solitude and introspection.
Standout tracks
The tracks "Misread" and "I'd Rather Dance With You," from this album, are particularly popular among fans and critics alike.

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