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"Halka" is a song by Swedish alternative rock band Kent, released on April 29, 1996 as the second single from their second studio album, Verkligen. The CD single contains the two b-sides, "Att presentera ett svin" and "Gummiband", which were later released on the compilation B-sidor 95–00 in 2000. These two tracks were recorded, produced and mixed by Kent and Heikki Kiviaho. The song peaked at #36 in Sweden, their lowest chart position to date.


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1996
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Kent

Kent is a Swedish alternative rock band founded in Eskilstuna in 1990, with the name Coca-Cola Kids, later Jones & Giftet (Jones & the Poison), and Havsänglar (Angel sharks, literally Sea angels). The band's logo is distinctive, using a lowercase "k" and the ITC Avant Garde Gothic Book typeface. more »

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Origin
The song "Halka" is by Kent, a popular rock band originating from Eskilstuna, Sweden.
Track Information
"Halka" is a track from Kent's last album titled "Då Som Nu För Alltid" which translates to "Then as Now Forever". The album was released in 2016.
Album Success
"Då Som Nu För Alltid" peaked at the number 1 spot in Sweden's Sverigetopplistan and the Tracklist albums chart.
Band's Breakup
Kent decided to break up in 2016, the same year "Halka" and its corresponding album was released. Thus, "Halka" is one of the last tracks recorded by the band.
Music Style
The song "Halka" embodies the alternative rock and pop-rock style that Kent was known and loved for.
Symbolic Lyrics
As is common with many of Kent's songs, the lyrics of "Halka" are penned by the band's lead singer, Joakim Berg. The lyrics are known for their introspective and often melancholic tone.
Language
"Halka", like most of Kent's songs, is sung in Swedish, despite the band having an international following.
Band Members
The song "Halka" features the distinctive vocals of Joakim Berg and the instrumental brilliance of bandmates Martin Sköld, Sami Sirviö, and Markus Mustonen.
End of an Era
The release of "Halka" alongside the other tracks on its album signaled the end of Kent's 26-year career in music, bringing a bittersweet ending to their journey as Sweden's most popular rock band.
Legacy
Although the band has disbanded, the song "Halka", like their other work, continues to be loved and appreciated by fans of Kent.

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